Reiseführer Andalusien

What attracted romantics of the 19th century to Andalusia still enchants today: the mountainous landscape, olive groves, vibrant colors, Moorish cultural heritage, Flamenco, fiestas, and the lively atmosphere. The traces of past high cultures—from pre-Roman peoples to the Arabs—are still omnipresent, as evidenced by structures like the Mosque of Córdoba and the Alhambra of Granada. Additionally, southern Spain offers spectacular natural monuments and immense landscape diversity. This results in seemingly endless opportunities for vacation planning to suit every taste.

This comprehensive travel guide showcases all facets of Andalusia and leads to the most exciting places in the region: from the popular subtropical coasts of Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz to the eternal ice of the Sierra Nevada, from the rainiest region in Spain in the Sierra de Grazalema to the semi-deserts of Almería, from the largest Spanish lowland at the Guadalquivir to the highest mountain on the Iberian Peninsula, Mulhacén. Extensive city chapters and tips for hikes, excursions, markets, and festivals provide plenty of inspiration for exploring southern Spain. There are also detailed excursions into the history, land, and people.

Each chapter begins with a double page that presents the contents along with an overview map of the region, highlights, and page references. Naturally, the guide includes tried-and-true practical tips for travel questions from A to Z. In the extended preface, there are overview pages with descriptions of all regions, a yearly overview of festivals and events, route suggestions, and personal top tips from the authors. Many special pieces of information, such as travel advice and the diverse range of activities, are helpful planning aids. A small Spanish language guide assists in making contact with the locals.