CU TRENUL PRIN ANDALUZIA

About the destination: Malaga, the birthplace of Picasso, exudes art from every brick. Considered one of the oldest cities in Spain and Europe, this cosmopolitan port is buoyantly modern yet it hangs on to its vast historic past. The palm-lined Paseo el Parque will take you below Alcazaba, a Moorish palace whose fortified walls enclose fragrant gardens and an archaeological museum. The lofty Gibralfaro Castle crowns a nearby hill, with outstanding views of the sprawling city below. Also worth a visit is the Picasso Museum that, aside from an impressive artistic patrimony, offers educational activities and cultural events. Málaga deserves a good night visit: do not miss a good walk along the harbour where traditional fried fish is washed down with cold beer at chiringuitos (beach bars) and enjoy the illuminated Alcazaba, which watches over the city from Mount Gibralfaro.

About the destination: Ronda is a town in Malaga. The millennial city of Ronda possesses one of the most beautiful historical centers of Spain. Declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1966, containing a rich and diverse historic heritage. Its old town has been declared Property of Cultural Interest. Celts, Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs all inhabited these lands, which were reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs. Several bridges unite the two halves of one of the most interesting towns on the route of the Whitewashed Villages, in the heart of the Ronda hills, only a few kilometers from the Costa del Sol.

About the destination: Perhaps nowhere else does Spain’s diverse heritage present itself so tangibly to the visitors as in Cordoba. The Roman Bridge, and scattered pillars and ramparts testify to the city’s importance in Roman times. The Arab occupation brought about its greatest prosperity and for a time Cordoba, with is vast library, was the largest city in the world. Cordoba captures the essence of Andalusia today: White-washed houses along narrow streets hide serene patios, and the strains of cante jondo, a vocal style in flamenco, still resound from time to time. Most sights and monuments are clustered in the Juderia, a maze of narrow winding streets that was once the city’s Jewish quarter. This area lies between the Plaza de las Tendillas, Cordoba’s main square, and the River Guadalquivir. Here visitors will find the city’s symbol, The Mezquita, Great Mosque, which is a mystic wonder; an airy forest of 850 marble, alabaster and stone pillars supports the 425 striped double-decker arches. From the tower visitors can clearly see how the 13th century conversion into a cathedral resulted in an incongruous juxtaposition of styles. Mischievous The Jewish quarter is great for tapas and bar-hopping, while you are at it, try a light, dry fino or a sweet Pedro Ximenez, the most famous local wines. Córdoba has plenty reasons for visiting it. This city invites you to dream: just wander through its convoluted alleys and you will realize you're in a unique place. Do not miss the sunset from the Roman Bridge over the Guadalquivir river. After that you won’t want to go to sleep.

About the destination: Seville has a special colour, this effervescent city is filled with captivating traditional architecture in colours of lemons, plums and oranges. The River Guadalquivir runs approximately north-south through Seville. Most of the city, including the old quarter of Barrio de Santa Cruz, is on the east bank, while the Barrio de Triana lies on the west bank. At midnight, impromptu singing, clapping and guitar playing fill bars and streets. By day, the diversity of the city’s heritage becomes apparent. The Romans, Moors, Catholic Spaniards, and now, hordes of tourists have all tried to claim Seville as their own. Indeed, Seville has never failed to spark the imagination of newcomers. From the street, the cathedral seems unimpressive; you must go inside to get some sense of its dimensions. Massive pillars support the vaulted roof, and the wealth of treasure is fabulous beyond belief. Another major sight of the city is La Giralda, which was the minaret of the Almohad mosque. From the top, there’s a fantastic view of the city across the barbed spires and buttresses of the roof. La Torre del Oro, a symbol of the city, originally covered in golden tiles, watches over the town as it has always done since 1220. Seville at night is wonderful, everything takes on a mystical air able to hypnotize and if you know how to live it, you will fall under its spell.

Informazioni sulla destinazione: Cadice si trova nel sud della Spagna, nella regione dell'Andalusia. La sua costa fa parte della Costa de la Luz e ha numerose spiagge di sabbia dorata, tra cui dalle spiagge delle aree urbane a vasti tratti di sabbia praticamente incontaminata. All'interno, la famosa White Peoples Route è altamente raccomandata. Ha tre festival di interesse turistico internazionale: il prestigioso Carnevale di Cadice, gli eventi di corse di cavalli, unici sulla spiaggia di Sanlúcar de Barrameda, e l'elegante Fiera del Cavallo a Jerez de la Frontera. Parte della provincia si trova anche all'interno del Parco Nazionale di Doñana, e ci sono anche altre cinque riserve naturali nell'eccezionale ambiente naturale di Cadice. Cadice è anche conosciuta per la sua deliziosa gastronomia, e soprattutto per il suo "pesce fritto" e frutti di mare, idealmente accompagnati dai vini che si trovano sulle vie del vino e del brandy di Marco de Jerez.

Informazioni sulla destinazione: Siviglia ha un colore speciale, questa città effervescente è piena di accattivante architettura tradizionale nei colori di limoni, prugne e arance. Il fiume Guadalquivir corre approssimativamente da nord a sud attraverso Siviglia. La maggior parte della città, incluso il vecchio quartiere del Barrio de Santa Cruz, si trova sulla sponda orientale, mentre il Barrio de Triana si trova sulla riva occidentale. A mezzanotte, improvvisando cantando, battendo le mani e suonando la chitarra riempiono bar e strade. Di giorno, la diversità del patrimonio della città diventa evidente. I romani, i mori, gli spagnoli cattolici, e ora, orde di turisti hanno tutti provato a rivendicare Siviglia come loro. In effetti, Siviglia non ha mai mancato di suscitare l'immaginazione dei nuovi arrivati. Dalla strada, la cattedrale sembra insignificante; devi entrare dentro per avere un senso delle sue dimensioni. I massicci pilastri sostengono il tetto a volta e la ricchezza del tesoro è favolosa oltre ogni immaginazione. Un altro grande spettacolo della città è La Giralda, che era il minareto della moschea Almohad. Da l'alto, c'è una fantastica vista della città attraverso le guglie spinate e i contrafforti del tetto. La Torre del Oro, un simbolo della città, originariamente ricoperto di piastrelle dorate, sorveglia la città come ha sempre fatto dal 1220. Siviglia di notte è meravigliosa, tutto assume un'aria mistica capace di ipnotizzare e se sai come vivilo, cadrà sotto il suo incantesimo.