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From Seville airport, you can head straight up into the Sierra de Aracena, a beautiful and little-known part of Andalucia. Visit a British-influenced mining town where football and golf were first played in Spain, and find out about this fascinating colony. You can also head to Cordoba, an easy two-hour drive, and then to Granada - with Seville, the three major historic Moorish cities of Andalucia.
In this section we have suggested some itineraries that you can use as a base for tours in Andalucia. These itineraries also link together many other information pages. As always the greatest problem is how to fit so much in a limited period of time and have a holiday as well rather than win an endurance award. You will need a good map.
Andalucía is home to a multitude of singers, bands and dancers, and has drawn others from across the world for many years. Everywhere you go, the region is full of artistic expression and a testament to this is the continuous success that artists have had, and keep on achieving, in this area.
From its inception, the punk movement rebelled against the status quo. Paloma Romero (aka Palmolive, member of the Slits and the Raincoats) found that this anarchical musical genre was the perfect means for criticising injustice. Whether this was the fascist regime of General Franco in her native Spain or the misogyny of London in the 1970s, Palmolive found plenty to criticize.
Joe "King" Carrasco is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter widely recognized as the "King of Tex-Mex Rock 'n' Roll." Renowned for his high-energy stage acrobatics and infectious blend of garage rock, cumbia, reggae, and Latin rhythms.
Spain's modern, extensive, efficient railway system makes travelling by train in Andalucia a delight. Thanks to excellent infrastructure, comfortable trains and reliable service, more and more travellers are choosing this relaxing, ecologically-friendly form of transport in order to get the best out of their time in Andalucia.
Below are the taxi fares for taking a taxi in demand ( ie not pre-booked) from the taxi rank at Malaga airport conveniently located just outside Terminal 3 arrivals hall. Significant reductions can be obtained by pre booking a transfer service. For pre-booked transfer service see the links at the foot of this page.
The Generation of ’27 was a group of Spanish poets and writers who combined Spanish literary tradition with avant-garde experimentation.
Andalucia has been home to world-famous writers, poets and philosophers during the course of history, including the poet, playwright and theatre director Federico Garcia Lorca. Listed below are a number of famous writers and poets who have roots in Andalucia.
In the north of Malaga province 19km from Antequera is the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra, a famous beautiful lagoon. The largest natural lake in the Iberian Peninsula at 2.5km wide and 6.5km long, it is a haven for birds with over 170 different species recorded here.
The site of this small town (current population around 5,500) has been home to human settlements since the Neolithic period. Situated just 15 km north-west of Antequera, on the A-92, on the slopes of the Sierra de Mollina, it lies at the very heart of a landscape of olive groves, vineyards and cereal fields.
Unlike its equally venerable neighbour, Alhaurín el Grande, Alhaurín de la Torre has conspired to hide its past with such ruthless efficiency that it is now almost impossible to find.
The Tourist Office of Alhaurín de la Torre is located within the Town Hall building.
Alhaurín el Grande is a residential town with a population of around 27,500. It is well connected to Málaga, Marbella and the coast.
Weather forecast for the next five days for Alhaurín el Grande
Reaching the two Alhauríns is straightforward by public transport from Málaga, though each has its own connections. Alhaurín el Grande, slightly further inland, is also accessible by bus, typically via the M‑132 line or other regional services. Alhaurín de la Torre is served by several interurban buses, including lines M‑132, M‑133, and M‑136, which traverse the Guadalhorce valley and reach key points in the town, with journeys taking around 40 to 70 minutes.
Weather forecast for the next five days for Alhaurín de la Torre
Popular festivals in Alhaurín de la Torre are the Three Kings Parade, the Carnival, the Holy Week, San Juan Bautista Fair, among others.
Located in the mountains behind Mijas. While it has a magnificent setting with spectacular views, the course demands accuracy - or a bag of balls!
The management have made significant investments in recent years to make the original 1993 Seve Ballesteros-design friendlier to all standards of golfer. The resort also has a terrific children's par-3 course adjacent to the new clubhouse. Situated in Alhaurín El Grande, half-way between Mijas and Coín.
Founded in the 16th century, the Convent of La Ascensión is one of Mollina's principal historic buildings.
