GRANADA
Granada has plenty to offer visitors. The Alhambra palace is a must-see. Set against the stunning Sierra Nevada, and surrounded by cypress and elms, it's an escape into Granada's Moorish past. There's a lot to see, including the Alcazaba, the Palacio Nazaries (Nasrid Palace) and the Generalife gardens, so allow at least an afternoon.

Back in Granada itself is Albayzín, the old Muslim quarter. Islamic ramparts, cisterns, gates, fountains and houses remain, and many of the churches are built on the sites of Islamic buildings. The gothic/Renaissance cathedral has an interesting and roomy interior. Various Catholic monarchs are buried in the adjoining Capilla Real (Royal Chapel). If you fancy shopping, the former Muslim silk exchange, Alcaicería, just southeast of the chapel, is full of temptations.

SIERRA NEVADA
The Sierra Nevada mountains are snow-capped for much of the year and offer skiing from November until late May. Being only one and a half hours' drive from the coast, it really is possible to spend the morning skiing in the snow and the afternoon sunbathing on the beach.
How many places in the world can make such a claim!?

Sierra Nevada - summer walking and hiking

During the rest of the year the Sierra Nevada nature park offers the walker endless opportunities. The desolate upper slopes of Mt. Mulhacen at an altitude of well over 3000m give the impression of being in a lunar landscape.

The ski resort of Sol y Nieve is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Andalucia. It is the most southerly ski resort in Europe and is small in comparison to other European resorts. The Sierra Nevada ski resort has numerous runs of varying difficulties to satisfy all skiing desires. There is an surprisingly active nightlife in the Sierra Nevada resort. Spaniards have a reputation for being 'night owls' and this can be witnessed even in a skiing resort.

ANTEQUERA
First settled by the Romans in the first century AD this fine old city has 24 churches…

CORDOBA
Once the largest city of Roman Spain, Cordóba later formed the heart of the western Islamic empire. Today, the city is a typical bustling, noisy Andalusian city, with lots of atmosphere, fascinating sites, intriguing small streets and shops and the inevitable fabulous choice of restaurants and bars.

MALAGA
A lively, bustling city with plenty of fine shops and restaurants. The birthplace of Picasso it recently opened a fine museum (Museo Picasso, Calle San Augustin) in his honour. It’s most prominent landmark is the Catedral, which like Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona remains unfinished, even though it was started in 1528!