24 September, 2009

Best things to do in Andalucia, Spain

Andalucia is the southern region of Spain and the second largest in terms of land mass. It’s capital city is Seville and the region is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and Almería.

Due to the vast scale of the area there’s a huge amount of activities you can get stuck into here making it a fantastic holiday destination for all tastes. Whether you want to relax on one of the hundreds of miles of beach or try something more energetic like quad biking, one thing’s for sure and that is you will never get bored!

We have a huge variety of property in the region to rent all over the region of Andalucia, click here to check availability of our Andalucia Holiday Villas

Because there is so much to do in the region we thought we’d make your lives easier when it comes to making decisions and feature our top 5 things to do in the area, we really hope you enjoy:

Walking in Andalucia

Walking in Andalucia - Andalucia Villas
Walking in Andalucia - Andalucia Villas

The region is rich with different natural land contours, mountains, beach, trees, wetlands and heritage and there’s no better way to see it than walking. The whole region is geared up for walkers and in most places you will find walking maps available. Just be sure you know your fitness levels and don’t overdo it!

More information on Walking in Andalucia here.

Fauna, bird & wildlife watching in Andalucia

Andalucia bird watching - Andalucia Villas
Andalucia bird watching - Andalucia Villas

The entire region attracts wildlife and bird watchers from all over the world because of the sheer amount on offer. You’ll see some very rare species of bird that include the bee eater, white stork and hoopo birds as well as the Marsh Harrier. Wherever you go you’ll see something different and quite unexpected.

The fauna is also abundant… just remember to take your camera everywhere!

More about bird watching in Andalucia here.

Experience Spanish guitars close up

You’ll more than likely witness a vast amount of Spanish Guitar artists in the region of Andalucia, especially in the Province of Granada where you’ll discover a famous street locally known as ‘Guitar Street’.  The street is something of a Mecca for guitar players as the road is lined with guitar makers, who will very happily show you how they craft their instruments… and you may actually get serenaded too!

We love this street and certainly recommend you check it out if you are passing through.

Horse riding in Andalucia

Horse riding in Andalucia - Andalucia Villas
Horse riding in Andalucia - Andalucia Villas

If walking, cycling or motor sports aren’t your thing then we suggest you definitely check out the local horse riding schools which are situated all over the region. Whether you are a professional show jumper or perhaps someone whose never sat on a horse, you’ll find yourself in safe hands.

The views that you’ll witness on your hacks are breathtaking wherever you are in the region.

More about horse riding in Andalucia here.