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Andalusia - Costa del Sol tourist guide.

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Andalucia, Andalusia

In Andalucia the Costa del Sol is the most famous for its beaches and resorts, such as Torremolinos, so much so that many visitors never see any of the other places or sights that the area has to offer. In recent years there has been a surge in rural tourism, with travellers looking to escape the normal tourist trappings and experience a taste of the real Spain. The following pages provide a highlight to some of the more exceptional sights and places to visit that are 'off the beaten tourist track.'

Andalucia white villages The White Villages of Andalucia are world famous. Whilst Mijas Pueblo is quaint and is one of the White Villages per se, it has become extremely popular with tourists to the extent that while it has all the looks and charm, one does not get a true feel of a sleepy Andalusian village when walking through its streets. These seven pueblos blancos located throughout the region are some of the best examples of the Andalusian white villages. Each one has something different to offer: from mountain-top views to fine leather work, from Moorish monuments to natural sulphur spas.

Ronda sits about 60 km inland. Perched on a breathtaking gorge, the town is picturesque and perfect for amateur photographers. It is possible to drive from Malaga or Marbella, the latter being the easy and prettier drive. The winding road gradually climbs inland and there are many beautiful viewpoints along the way.

Lying slightly inland is the quiet village of Coin. Divided from the sea front towns of Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Fuengirola by the mountain range that runs parallel to the coast line, Coin has escaped most of the development that has occurred in many other villages; life goes on at its normal steady pace.

In southern Spain, in Andalucia, is situated Seville, probably the most Spanish city of all Spanish cities.

Andalucia Tours & Holidays

It is recommended to rent a car in Andalucia instead of using public transport for your holiday toursin Andalucia, for those who are interested in coming for holidays to Andalucia we recommend coming to Malaga first and then visiting the rest of the province by car or booking guided tours in Andalucia; there are fantastic and beautiful road routes you can do by using our recommended car hire in Malaga companies, however if you are planning to go to any other destination of Andalucia or Spain first, then the websites below worth the visit. Andalucia holidays is an experience you should not miss!

  • Car rental Spain website, offering car rental in Andalusia and other Spanish cities.
  • Car hire Spain is a website where you can find low prices for your car hire and travel guides of the most popular destinations, including Andalusia, Malaga, Sevilla, Granada among others.
  • Tours from Malaga: We review some of the most popular tours in Andalucia.

Andalucia Tours

Tours from Malaga

Coming to Andalusia without making a tour is almost a crime. There are many things to do and to see, bus trips from Malaga are not expensive but cheap, even more if you are coming with a group of friends and the expenses are shared. Bus hire in Malaga is by far the best option to discover the most charming places in Andalucia.

  • Don´t you feel like making a trip from Malaga to Granada, a charming city...and discover the Alhambra.
  • Maybe you prefer a tour to Cadiz or Puerto de Santa Maria and eat some of the best seafood in Spain.

Tourist tours in Andalucia worth every second you spend, bus chauffers are friendly and so are the prices, and bus tours are very comfortable. We do not want a 2 hours trip in a common bus...belive me, I did once and I will never do it again!.

Our recommended bus hire Malaga and tours in Malaga company is Malagaholidays.com and Malagabus.com

Andalucia Tourism

The Junta de Andalucia is the organ responsible for organizing the sectors of tourism in Andalucia, health care, transport, economy and education in Andalucia (and for the remaining sectors). It offers information about this self-governed region, including job offers, competitive examinations in Andalucia, courses for further training offered by the Junta de Andalucia, etc.

Find further information about Andalucia tourism:

  • Conserjeria de Turismo (Council for tourism)
    Address: Avda. Juan Antonio de Vizarrón s/n. Edif. Torretriana, Isla de la Cartuja 41092 (Sevilla)
    Phone: 0034 955 065 100
    Fax: 0034 955 065 164
    Web site: http://www.andalucia.org/
  • Wikipedia Andalucia
tourist tips

Travelling through Andalusia outside the traditional tourist circuit can be a unique experience, but does not have as many amenities as the coastal route: there aren't as many service stations or stores, and opening hours are shorter. Therefore it is desirable to have some basics on hand such as water, mobile phone, and a GPS unit or maps of the area. Some car hire companies equip their vehicles with GPS systems, including cheap car rental companies.