Villas in Andalusia

Andalusia embodies the true spirit of Spain’s piercingly vibrant nightlife, with Sevilla known as the Andalusian city with the most rambunctious nightlife of all. Check out Calle Betis for the most happening tapas bars and nightclubs in the city. Or if you are looking for hip and trendy cocktail bars, the area of town called Al Arenal is your best bet. On a budget? Alfala is ideal for cheap, chipper and raucous night-time fun!

The greatest thing about Andalusia’s beach scene is the sheer diversity of choice, from rumbustious beaches heavy with partygoers in the western Costa Del Sol, to the wild and isolated landscapes and stark beauty of Cabo de Gata in Almeria, to the wonderfully equipped family-friendly beaches of Axarquia, there is something to meet the tastes of even the most discerning beach bum in Andalusia!

The captivating mountainous countryside of the Malaga region is dotted with a profusion of well-preserved traditional Moorish villages characterised by serpentine, meandering passageways lit up by resplendent floral displays. The most thrilling village of all is Comares in Axarquia, impossibly perched in a special position on a cliff 700 metres above sea level and offering the most darling of views over the entire region.

Visit Marbella to experience true glamour and luxury. Parties and events at the myriad yachts and international designer stores blend perfectly with the simplicity and Andalusian style of the historic old quarter.

On the outskirts of Nerja in Malaga region you will find the world-class Nerja caves replete with the world’s tallest natural pillar and breathtaking natural cave formations. Undoubtedly the most spectacular cave complex in all of Andalusia!

75% of Spain’s olive oil production comes from Andaluaia, where olive trees stretch in neat rows all the way to the horizon. There are numerous olive oil factory tours to enjoy across the region such as Baeza in the province of Jaen, where you can learn all about the history of this paradigmatic foodstuff at the Museum of Olive Culture.

Travel to Seville to experience the two biggest teams in Andalusia. Boasting mightily impressive stadiums, Real Betis and Sevilla also claim to have the most impassioned fans in the entire country. The club anthem, sung by 50,000 supporters as the players enter the field, will have your hair standing on end.

The Alcazar of Cordoba is a fanciful Arabic inspired garden that enraptures its guests with rainbow flower beds that line beautiful ponds with the ancient Alcazar castle towering in the background.

Andalusia is known as the home of free tapas, but not all provinces of Andalusia are the same. The province of Jaen and Granada have more free tapas than anywhere else in Spain! Order a drink of your choice in any bar in these provinces and you will be rewarded with a free delicious snack!

A great way to end a day exploring Andalusia, take your place at SH Malaga Centro Terrace in Malaga, where the sunset will splinter the sky into a sea of psychedelic colours as you sit back and relax to the sounds of ambient music performed by local artists.