• HUELVA

Although it lacks the other region’s major attraction, the central area of Huelva is quite a pretty town, with plazas, museums, cathedral and because it is a bustling port there are numerous seafood bars and restaurants by the coast.  It is worth visiting the Columbus sites whilst you are in the city, the town centre of Huelva itself and the Rabida Monastery.  This is the place where Columbus sought the help of the Franciscan brothers in his search for the new world.

• SEVILLA

Is the capital of Andalucia and is the artitistic, cultural and financial capital of southern Spain.  The city still reflects its Moorish past and after the reconquest of the catholic monarch the city has further flourished by constructing more public buildings, churches, cathedrals, museums and plazas.  Whilst in the centre, it is worth visiting the old city with its wonderful Cathedral and the Giralda Tower and close by is the fortress or Alcazar with its splendid gardens.  The Santa Cruz quarter is also not be missed, it is a lovely area with tiny cramped streets, balconies filled with plants and flowers, beautifully decorated building facades, and secret patios. 

• CORDOBA

The province is most famous for its Mezquita, the mosque (started in 784) which was transformed into a cathedral after the reconquest of the Catholic Monarchs and is a UNESCO world heritage site.  There is also a synagogue in the old part of the city built in the 14th century, at a time when the Jewish community, the Moorish and Christians co-existed and lived together in this wonderful city.  The best time to visit Cordoba is in May before it gets too hot and humid.  The Patio Festival is also  popular in May where the people of Corodoba open up their houses to reveal their beautiful patios filled with different kinds of flowers and compete for the best patio and flower decoration.

• JAEN

It is the Olive Oil capital of the world as it produces and has the biggest olive oil market.  The olive oil is the province’s main produce and they fondly call it the liquid gold.  Jaen and its provinces vary and  very interesting to visit and explore.  The most popular destination in Jaen is the twin cities of Ubeda and Baeza, which are both UNESCO World Heritage Site, they are both Renaissance town which are well kept and preserved.   Other notable destinations to visit in Jaen are Cazorla, the main city of Jaen, and Alcala.

• GRANADA

The home of the Magnificent Alhambra and the village of Albaicin, both are UNESCO World Heritage site.  Aside from these two attractions, Granada city is also home to one of the best universities in Spain, making it a lively and hip city with a mixture of people.  Granada is also famous for its free and delicious various dishes of tapas.  The cathedral in the centre of town is quite impressive as is the Royal Chapel, Capilla Real, where the tomb of the Catholic Monarchs Isabel and Fernando lie.

• MALAGA

Is popular amongst the tourists and the sun and beach lovers however, Malaga has more to it than this.  There is an old town where you will find the cathedral and other historical and cultural sites.  The pueblos are also worth visiting as they are lovely and quaint.  There are numerous bars, restaurants, clubs and most of all hundreds of great shops.  It is also worth mentioning that while staying in Malaga you won’t even need a Spanish dictionary or a phrase book as majority of the people speaks English and most signs are also written in English.

• CADIZ

Is located at the westernmost part of Andalucia, filled with numerous historical and cultural sites and has the best beaches that Andalucia has to offer.  The historical sites are well preserved and the old town has been protected by the old city wall dating back from the Roman times.   The earliest settlers were the Phoenicians then the Greeks, the Carthaginians and later on the Romans.  It is believed to be the most ancient city still standing in Western Europe.  Cadiz has a wealth of sites to explore and visit, among a few are the cathedrals, a theatre, an old municipal building, an ancient Roman theatre and a lot more.   The beach ‘La Playa de la Caleta’ is one of the best beaches in peninsular Spain.  It is located in the old city and situated between two castles, San Sebastian and Santa Catalina.