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Practical, locally informed travel guides to all eight provinces of Andalucía: when to go, how to get around, the fiestas and every beach on the coast.

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The eight provinces

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Almeria CastleProvinceAlmeríaCabo de Gata, desert landscapes used by the spaghetti westerns, and the emptiest beaches on the Mediterranean coast.Airport · Almería (LEI) — 9 km from the centre. Limited routes outside summer.The old town of Cádiz from the Torre Tavira, with the cathedral dome and the Atlantic beyondProvinceCádizAtlantic coast, sherry country and the oldest continuously inhabited city in western Europe. Where the white villages actually begin.Airport · Jerez (XRY) — 8 km from Jerez. Seville (SVQ) serves the north of the province.The Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir with the Mezquita-Catedral lit behind it at dusk, CórdobaProvinceCórdobaThe Mezquita, the patios, and a compact old city that works as a day trip but rewards an overnight stay.Airport · No commercial airport. Seville (SVQ) or Málaga (AGP), both around 1 h 45 by road.The Alhambra seen from the Mirador de San Nicolás, with the snow-capped Sierra Nevada behindProvinceGranadaThe Alhambra, and a mountain range behind it. The only province in Andalucía where you can ski in the morning and reach the coast the same afternoon.Airport · Federico García Lorca Granada–Jaén (GRX) — 17 km. Málaga (AGP) is often the better connection.Horses and carriages in the Rocio sanctuary at the Rocio festival in summer, Huelva. AndalusiaProvinceHuelvaDoñana, pine forest and long empty Atlantic sand. The least visited coastal province, and the departure point of the 1492 voyage.Airport · No airport. Seville (SVQ) is about 1 h 15 by road; Faro in Portugal is a realistic alternative.Olive groves covering the hills of Jaén province, with the Sierra rising behindProvinceJaénOlive country, the Renaissance towns of Úbeda and Baeza, and the largest protected natural area in Spain at Cazorla.Airport · No airport. Granada (GRX) is about 1 h 15; Madrid and Málaga are both realistic road approaches.View from the Alcazaba walls over Málaga's port and the MediterraneanProvinceMálagaThe easiest arrival in Andalucía and the base most first trips start from. A serious museum city that also happens to sit on the Costa del Sol.Airport · Málaga–Costa del Sol (AGP) — 8 km from the centre, C1 train every 20 minPlaza de España in Seville seen across the canal, with the fountain and the brick arcadesProvinceSevilleThe regional capital. Flamenco, the Alcázar and the Cathedral, and the two events that define the Andalusian year — Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril.Airport · Seville (SVQ) — 10 km from the centre, bus EA every 20–30 min

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The white and yellow entrance arch of Fuengirola's Recinto Ferial, with a tiled image of the Virgen del Rosario above the central archBlogFeria del Rosario 2026 in Fuengirola: the programme and how to do it wellThe Arrecife de las Sirenas off Cabo de Gata, volcanic rock stacks in deep blue sea below dwarf palmsTravelOctober in Almería: Cabo de Gata without the access restrictions, at 21°CA hill planted from base to summit with rows of olive trees, Jaén provinceTravelOctober in Jaén: ten days of San Lucas, then the first oil of the seasonA black Iberian pig foraging on red earth, with others resting in the shade behindTravelOctober in Huelva: the montanera opens and the Doñana birds arriveInside the Mezquita-Catedral of Córdoba: the Renaissance dome framed by red-and-white horseshoe archesTravelOctober in Córdoba: the steepest cool-down in Andalucía, and San Rafael on the 24th

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On now9–18 October 2026Feria de San Lucas, JaénFeria · JaénTen days in October, and the only major feria with a date you can rely on a year out.Switch-on late 2026 — lights run to 6 JanuaryExpectedChristmas lights in CórdobaChristmas · CórdobaChristmas Lights in Córdoba 2025 – A Magical Andalusian Winter Experience Christmas in the province of Córdoba is a beautiful blend of Andalusian tradition, warm community spirit, and spectacular light shows that illuminate both the historic capital and many charming towns across the region. From the dazzling displays in Córdoba city to the festive decorations…Switch-on late 2026 — lights run to 6 JanuaryExpectedChristmas lights in HuelvaChristmas · HuelvaChristmas Lights in Huelva 2025 – Experience the Spectacular Gran Vía Light Tunnel and Festive Heart Huelva transforms into a magical Christmas destination each winter, with over 150 illuminated streets creating one of Andalusia’s warmest and most heartfelt festive celebrations. The 2025 Christmas lights in Huelva promise an unforgettable experience as this coastal city combines…Switch-on late 2026 — lights run to 6 JanuaryExpectedChristmas lights in Cádiz provinceChristmas · CádizChristmas Lights in Cádiz 2025 – Experience the Magical Light Show in Plaza de San Juan de Dios Cádiz transforms into a spectacular Christmas wonderland every winter, with thousands of LED lights illuminating the historic old town and waterfront. The 2025 Christmas lights in Cádiz promise to create unforgettable memories as this ancient coastal city…

Plan your trip

Four decisions, in this order

Most Andalucía trips go wrong in the planning, not on the ground. Get these four right and the rest tends to follow.

When to visit
  1. Pick a provinceAlmería is desert, Cádiz is Atlantic, Jaén is olive groves. Where you land decides most of the trip.
  2. Pick a monthJuly inland is 40°C. Semana Santa fills every hotel. The calendar matters more here than in most of Europe.
  3. Decide about a carThe white villages need one. Seville, Granada and Córdoba are better without.
  4. Book the things that sell outAlhambra Nasrid Palaces, the Mezquita at night, feria accommodation. Weeks ahead, not days.

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