You! You! My beautiful Andalusia!

As beautiful as it is, Andalusia will make you dream with its history, its architecture, its buildings, its dances, its culinary specialties, its beaches, its ports, its gardens and many other landscapes more resplendent than the others.

If you have a passion for travel, read this article to discover some of the most beautiful places in the region of Andalusia.

Granada, Seville, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Cordoba and Málaga, can you locate them on the map?

It is always good to travel, but you have to know where you are on the map! Don’t worry, Linguifamily ‘s host families will be able to show you the main cities of the beautiful region of Andalusia.

Let’s start with Granada

The city of Granada is home to the impressive Arabian Alhambra Palace.  The Alhambra, from its Arabic origin ” al-Qal’a Al-Hamra ”  meaning the red fortress, is a most majestic place. A flagship building of Islamic culture, it has some of the most magnificent architecture, including its walls, gardens, ponds and the famous 12-lion fountain.

Apart from its sumptuous royal palace, Granada is also known for one of its most emblematic dances, the flamenco. A dance with gypsy origins.

Let’s go to Seville

A city of spectacular architectural charm. The visit to Seville begins with the magnificent Alcazar Palace. This palace has splendid places like rooms, lounges but also walls with sumptuous decorations. The origin of the gardens of Seville is Arab and was modified in a “Renaissance and romantic style”.

What would a visit to the city be without Seville’s cathedral? A gothic style church of about 126 m long with a majestic sanctuary with no less than 200 statues of saints. The most breathtaking setting of the cathedral is at night with a magical illumination.

And what would a trip to Seville be without visiting the tomb of the famous Christopher Columbus? Many other large squares, attract many tourists each year to discover the history of Seville.

Let’s discover Cordoba

The Mezquita of Cordoba (Mosque of Cordoba) is one of the largest mosques in the world. The Mezquita of Córdoba is a place of great importance in Islamic architecture, and its splendid decor has earned it a reputation. It is in the 16th ^century that the mosque is changed into a Catholic church built within the mosque.

Let’s go to Cadiz

Cadiz has preserved its historical heritage. It is a city where it is good to take walks along the coast. Cádiz is a land full of discoveries, especially with its large religious buildings, but also with its animal breeding and training grounds. The breeding of bulls is also intended for the famous bullfighting tradition which is a race of bulls opposing man and animal.

Gibraltar

English for 3 centuries, Gibraltar remains however a Spanish land. Typical London districts shelter the beautiful city and make us feel like in England but with the sun! Millions of visitors come every year to discover these atypical places.

Malaga

And if we finish our tour with Malaga, a sunny city almost 350 days a year! Located on the Costa del Sol, Malaga is a city bordering the Mediterranean Sea, with museums and cathedrals that are not to be missed. A place to visit where there are many things to do : stroll along the docks, take a hammam. The latter is a typical Arab way of life that has influenced the city of Malaga and many other cities in Andalusia. The charm of Málaga continues with the fascinating scenery of the surrounding villages.

The monuments of the Andalusia region are numerous : Great Mosque of Cordoba, Burgalimmar Castles, Alhambra Palace, Giralda of Seville, Madinat Al-Zahra and many other historical monuments that are worth a look.

What’s up? Ready to plan your trip?

In order to plan your cultural and linguistic trip to Andalusia, book your stay easily on the Linguifamily platform and contact directly a host family in Spain.

How to book your stay in Andalusia

• Staying with a local is the best way to immerse yourself in the local culture.
• What could be better than tasting Spanish cuisine with a host family?
• Whether you are a student, a professional, with friends or even with your family, let yourself be seduced by authentic family stays.

For a stay in Andalusia, Linguifamily refers the best host families. A series of à la carte activities will be offered by the families, including visits to monuments but also to emblematic beaches.

Find on our website a large choice of Spanish host families and book your customized stay.

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