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Málaga, the largest city on the Costa del Sol, is the natural centre of the region and the whole of southern Andalusia. It has half a million inhabitants and about 4 times as many tourists visit every year. The attraction is not only the weather - 300 days of sunshine with winter temperatures around 15°C - but also the sights. The history of the city dates back to the 8th century BC and it is still a cultural site today. Málaga is a friendly city with something for everyone.

What to see in Malaga?

Seville is the capital of the province of Andalusia and you'll be most aware of this at the iconic Plaza de España. Once you've regained your breath from the beauty, take a boat ride, listen to the street musicians and applaud the flamenco dancers. The mosaics depicting the different cities in Spain are definitely worth seeing. It will take you a while to get around them.

What else to see in Sevilla? 

Ronda has a fascinating location - the old and new towns look out over a deep ravine and are connected only by a wide bridge that was once a prison. This year, the trails at the bottom of the gorge are newly accessible; the views up are definitely worth the hike (or descent).
In Ronda, you'll find the very first bullring in Andalusia, and you can tour it without a guide.

The city of Granada is worth seeing on its own, but if you only have a day, then invest it in the Alhambra. It's best to buy tickets online in advance, to avoid queues and the risk of there being no more free entry. Arrive in the morning, it's easy to park right at the entrance. Expect strict controls - documents, tickets, frames.
If you have chosen to enter The Palace of Nasir (the heart of Alhambra) at a later hour, you have time to explore the Generalife (gardens) and the Alcazaba (Moorish castle) in peace.

Cordoba is known for its unusual cathedral, which mixes Arab, Christian and Jewish elements. Although you may find it uninteresting from the outside, you'll change your mind when you try to walk around it. It's huge. And once you enter and fall through it.
Its silhouette from a distance is also worth seeing - look at it from the other side of the bridge. 

If you like a bit of an adrenaline rush, we recommend taking a carriage ride. The streets are so narrow that you'll barely get through, the dodging pedestrians don't throw the carriage off its stride in the slightest. 

Setenil is one of the white towns that belongs on the list of excursions. The old part is literally built into the rock - you walk into a shop or restaurant, stone all around you and a surprisingly pleasant temperature.

You'd better go on a weekday morning, Setenil tends to be packed with tourists.

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