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Ideal for:
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
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Andalucia is a fantastic region that allows for visits to Spain's classic southern cities. Top Tip:
Tablao Flamenco El Arena, Seville - Considered to be one of the best places to see flamenco in the city.
Andalucia is a fantastic region that allows for visits to Spain's classic southern cities. Top Tip:
Tablao Flamenco El Arena, Seville - Considered to be one of the best places to see flamenco in the city.
School & College Tours to Andalucia
White villages, rolling hills and olive groves, Moorish influences on culture, art and history
This is the ‘real’ Spain, home of flamenco, paella and bullfighting, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Investigate the wonderful fusion of western and Islamic influences on architectural style and the decorative arts.
Explore Granada with its labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets winding up to the magnificent Alhambra. Wander through the extensive palace and gardens, looking out for exquisite design features en route.
Take a trip to historic Seville, visit the Eureka Hall or Planetarium at the interactive Science Park and enjoy the thrills of the Aquopolis Water Park.
Top 5 Andalucia Excursions
- Seville -“Alcázar” is the term used for a Muslim-era fortress. Used by Muslim and Christian royalty for many centuries.
- Granada - Granada is steeped with history ranging from the Roman ancient times. This beautiful city was the last Muslim to fall to Christian rule in 1492.
- Alhambra, Granada - One of the most famous monuments in Andalucía, this beautiful Moorish palace is an essential visit.
- Malaga - One of the oldest Mediterranean ports founded by the Phoenicians. There are Roman ruins; the14th Century ramparts; El Palo, the former fishermen's quarter, famed for fish restaurants; Picassos' birthplace (now an excellent museum dedicated to the artist).
- Cordoba - Established in 719; it became the capital of the Moorish Kingdom Al-Andalus, at which time, work began on the Great Mosque 'Mesquita'. La Juderia is a labyrinth of winding streets filled with courtyards and picturesque squares.
