Costa del Sol

The Must-sees of the trip

1. Málaga’s historic centreMálaga’s historic centre boasts some of the city’s most unique monuments. Churches, convents and palaces of great cultural and artistic value make up this maze of Moorish-style streets, most of them pedestrianised. The atmosphere on the terraces of the bars and restaurants will liven up your stroll. The famous Calle Larios is the central axis of the historic centre, with almost every street leading off from it. It is the heart of the district’s social, commercial and economic activity. Entirely pedestrianised, it is home to the best-known fashion and interior design boutiques. It’s the ideal place for a morning’s shopping. In August, the streets of the historic centre are decked out in colour for the famous Feria de Málaga, with its fiestas, music and Andalusian folklore. A date not to be missed.
2. Visit the city of CordobaCordoba is world-famous for its mosque-cathedral. Its old town, a World Heritage Site, is dotted with strolling streets, flower-filled courtyards, pleasant squares and lively taverns where you can sample the local cuisine or enjoy a good flamenco show. Spring is the ideal time of year, when orange and jasmine blossom fill the city with their delicious fragrance. And in May, Cordoba becomes alive with its many traditional festivals.
3. CadizCadiz is one of the oldest cities in Western Europe, founded by the Phoenicians and home to archaeological remains dating back more than 3,100 years. A rock in the middle of the sea, it looks like an offshore platform. It’s a destination renowned for the hospitality of its residents, its flower-filled squares, its architecture, its wall falling sheer into the ocean and its old town. If you visit Andalusia in February, don’t miss the carnival. Places to see in Cadiz: the New Cathedral of Cadiz, Santa Catalina Castle, the city walls and Town Hall Square.