MALAGA
Located 25-30 min from the house.
Birthplace of Pablo Picasso, the vibrant cosmopolitan city of Málaga is situated on the beautiful Andalucía coastline.
This beautiful, and large city, is one of the oldest towns in the world, with close to 3,000 years of history, when the Phoenicians landed.
The city offers beaches, hiking, architectural sites, art museums, energetic plazas, excellent shopping and cuisine.
Malaga's old town is just spectacular. Walk around its marble streets and surroundings, and visit the Cathedral, the Roman Theater, the stunning views of the city from the Alcazaba, the best preserved Moorish fortress in Spain.
Magazine Forbes has chosen Malaga as one of the best cities for Americans to live, work and invest in Europe (Jan 2021)
MARBELLA
Located 15-20 min drive from the house
Marbella voted the most exclusive European destination & Europe's second-best travel destination in 2022.
Marbella is a destination for luxury in the Mediterranean, a glamorous destination for travelers looking for magnificent beaches, world-class golf, high-end shopping and a vibrant nightlife.
Historic Marbella is an enchanting old Moorish town full of charming whitewashed houses, cobblestone streets full of orange trees.
This stunning old quarter, where most of their beautiful Castilian Renaissance architecture buildings were built in the 14th and 15th century, offers lots of chic boutiques, coffee shops and great restaurants.
Marbella's Seafront 5 miles promenade is ideal to experience and join the Spanish in the traditional "paseo". This promenade is one of the most attractive on the Costa del Sol, and has the added advantage of being within a couple of minutes walking of the centre of town.
Hometown of Antonio Banderas, longtime resident. and James Bond superstar, Sean Connery, among a long list of worldwide celebrities, Marbella is definitely one of the most exclusive cities in the Mediterranean, and the pride of the Costa del Sol, with 20 golf courses, almost 20 miles of coastline, and an exceptional climate.
GRANADA
Located 90 min drive from the house
The romantic city of Granada is considered by many one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Granada is one of the pearls of Spain, most visited by tourists from all over the world. The long-time capital of Moorish Andalusia, that lasted from the 8th to 15th century, has to offer the most important reminds of this epoch in Spanish history, having the world-famous "Alhambra" at the top of the list, with a cultural background of incalculable value.
A visit to this ancient palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs is a must if visiting Granada.
It’s an Unesco World Heritage site, and Spain’s most significant historical landmark.
After the Alhambra, I would take the group to Albayzín, Granada’s oldest Moorish district situated on the hill across from the Alhambra, with spectacular views. The Albayzín neighborhood is also an Unesco World Heritage Site.
Catholic Kings, Ferdinand II and Isabella I, are buried at Granada’s Cathedral and can also be visited.
Granada is located at the foot of “Sierra Nevada”, most southerly, and sunniest sky resort in Europe, offering a very long skiing season and other winter sports, usually between December and April, and sometimes the season ends up beginning in May. (68 miles of skiing).
CORDOBA
Located 2h drive from the house
Cordoba, the only city in the whole world that has as many as 4 Unesco Cultural Heritage Sites!
The city has a rich and varied history, Over the centuries, Cordoba has been inhabited by three of the world’s major religions- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which have shaped the architectural landscape and customs of the city.
You would visit the Great Mosque Cathedral, built in the 8th century, the second biggest Mosque in the world, and one of the world’s most amazing UNESCO Heritage Sites,
The group will walk the Historic Centre of Cordoba, the oldest part of the city with lots of courtyards and narrow streets, under an impressive combination of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. This old town is also a Unesco World Heritage Site.
The Jewish quarter is also part of the historic old quarter of Córdoba, where we can also visit the Jewish Synagogue (1315), probably the best preserved monument in Córdoba, and one of Spain’s oldest synagogues.
RONDA
Located 1h and 45 min drive from the house
Dating to the 6th century B.C., Ronda is one of the oldest towns in Spain. This village is located on a rocky promontory, and offers magnificent views over the whole valley.
Ronda was a stronghold for the Andalusian bandits who held court here from the 18th to the early 20th century.
Ronda's most dramatic element is its ravine (360 feet deep and 210 feet across), known as El Tajo, which divides La Ciudad, the old Moorish town, from the "new town" that sprang up after the Christian Reconquest of 1485.
Ronda’s bullfight ring is Spain’s oldest bullfighting arena (1785), and where the tradition of bullfighting was born.
For wine lovers, we will make a stop in one or two of its exceptional vineyards for some wine tasting and other typical Ronda’s products.
Ronda is, with no doubt, one of the loveliest places in all Spain.
SEVILLE
Located 2h and 30 min drive from the house
Seville is the beautiful capital and largest city of the state of Andalusia .
Called Hispalis under the Romans and Isbiliya by the Moors, the high point in its history was following the discovery of America in 1492,
The energetic, fabulous, and welcoming ancient city of Seville is famous worldwide for its culture, monuments, traditions, artistic heritage, and it’s amazing Easter processions.
The group would visit the Seville Cathedral, the largest gothic cathedral in the world, where you will be able to see Christopher Columbus’ tomb.
This cathedral is an UNESCO world heritage site.
A visit to the Royal Alcazar is a must. A 10th century breathtaking palace, originally a Moorish fortress, with magnificent gardens, also an UNESCO World heritage site.
If visiting Sevilla I recommend riding a lovely horse-drawn carriage around the beautiful city.
The group also will the Torre del Oro, a 118 watch watcher tower built in 1220 by the Almohad Caliphate to control access to Seville via the river.
Today is a naval museum.
NERJA
Located 1h drive from the house
Nerja is a fantastic coastal fishing village, a charming seaside town, and one of my premier destinations of the Costa del Sol, and all south of Spain.
The old town is very Andalusian, full of white-washed houses, and pebble streets. where you can walk through picturesque narrow streets, full of cafes, boutiques, and great ice cream shops!
Shop for typical products: sweet wine, sugar cane honey, or freshly harvested fruit and vegetables.
We will visit the Balcón de Europa ( Europe’s Balcony ) that offers amazing views of the Mediterranean coast.
Plenty of fresh seafood restaurants as well as many other types of cuisine! I have a couple of my favorite restaurants in mind, depending on what the group feels like eating.
Famous caves are here in Nerja. These caves are also home of the world’s largest stalagmite, it has held its record in the Guinness Book since 1989. A visit to these caves is truly a unique experience! and after visiting the caves, the group could visit the Archaeological museum.
ROCK OF GIBRALTAR
Located 1h and 30 min drive from the house
Gibraltar, a British overseas territory located in a narrow peninsula of Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
The group would walk across the border, which is actually the airport runway! It opens for pedestrians to cross it when planes are not taking off or landing. Such an experience!
The group would visit the Rock! A 1400 feet high Jurassic limestone rock rising out of the Sea.
You will walk around the old quarter of this fortress city, and take a private tour up to the Rock, St. Michael’s cave, Europa point lighthouse, the Great Siege tunnel, dug out by the British to protect Gibraltar from an attempt of Spain and France of capturing the territory from Great Britain.
The position of Gibraltar guarding the entrance to the Mediterranean is unrivalled, and has for many years been fought over by Spain, France and Britain, all claiming possession.
You will have to bring your passport and remember at this point you are not in Spain anymore.
PUERTO BANUS
Located 25 min drive from the house
PUERTO BANUS is considered Spain’s most luxury marina, a famous harbour for its impressive yachts and boats,
Developed around a coastal village in the Mediterranean architectural style, Puerto Banús is full of snow-white yachts, luxurious cars. offering high-end shopping malls, restaurants and bars around the marina.
According to the latest ranking published by Engel & Völkers Yachting, Puerto Banús is now the most expensive leisure port in Europe to dock a yacht.
At Puerto Banus, your group can find the most prestigious names and brands as Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Escada, Christian Dior, Hermes, Burberry, Armani, Valentino, Carolina Herrera, Yves Saint Laurent, Bvlgari, Loewe (Spanish brand), Salvatore Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo, Tod’s, etc, as well as Spanish designer brands.
MIJAS
Located 20 min drive from the house
Mijas is a enchanting whitewashed village in the mountain, on the hillside, where you will find typical Andalusian houses,
The town is famous for its ‘ donkey taxis’ . You can take these horse carriages or ‘burro taxis ‘ that take you for a stroll through the splendors of this hilltop town.
When you wander through the narrow cobbled streets of this Andalusian village, you can understand what has attracted foreigners over the years.
Many artists and writers have made it their home, enjoying the benefits of an excellent all year round climate.
The village offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean and rural countryside.
Mijas is definitely another jewel of southern Spain.
TARIFA
Located 90 min drive from the house.
Lapped by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Tarifa is the southernmost town in Europe.
Founded by the Romans in the 1st century, the town sits along the Straits of Gibraltar, just 9 miles (14 km) from the northern coast of Africa.
The old town of Tarifa is worth a wander around. Originally a military fortress before it became a fishing town. Tarifa still retains the old Roman and Moorish influences today.
Famous for its stunning beaches, but also for its windy weather, it is one of the most popular destinations for wind sports in the world, and definitely the kitesurfing capital of Europe, making the town a true surfer’s paradise.
There are nearly 25 miles, (38 kilometres) of beaches in this area, most consisting of fine, shallow sands beaches, dunes, pine forests and mudflats.
The bohemian town of Tarifa has the most chilled out atmosphere ever.
FRIGILIANA
Located 1h drive from the house
Settled 3,000 years B.C, Frigiliana was the area in which the Phoenicians and then the Romans established themselves.
Built on a mountainside, overlooking the Sea with spectacular panoramic views. the whole atmosphere and feel of this village or ‘pueblo blanco’ is just remarkable.
In 1982 Frigiliana was named most beautiful village in all Spain, and it is still considered by many to be the most beautiful village in Andalusia.
To visit the village, you will walk through its impeccable narrow streets, cobbled streets lined by white-washed houses. Visitors come here to taste the locally produced wine.
Frigiliana has the only factory that produces sugar cane honey in Europe. They refuse to stop making the sweeter cane, which was introduced more than a thousand years ago by the Arabs.
There are also several excellent shops selling pottery and ceramics, including decorative plates with their distinctive Arab design.
This picturesque and exceptionally beautiful white-washed village is full of charm, and it is truly one of a kind.
