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The Wonders of
Spain - Andalucía by Anne Sewell
Spain - a popular destination
for many travellers - is fascinating due to the incredible diversity of
what the country has to offer.
It's not just about golden
beaches on the Costa del Sol, cheap booze and cigarettes… and visiting
the many English-owned pubs!
While the coastal areas are
great - with many attractions for young and old, just a few miles inland
from any coast you will find sheer beauty - magnificent landscapes - beautiful
traditional villages (relatively unchanged in 100's of years) and a taste
of the "Real Spain" to quote the commonly-used cliché!
If you are planning on a
visit to the Costa del Sol, think carefully about where you would like
to stay. I would thoroughly recommend not just booking one hotel
or apartment for your holiday, but 2 or 3. Maybe start off on the
coast, and work on your sun tan, then move to one of the fascinating inland
destinations - for instance Ojén .. a beautiful white village on
the side of a hill - gorgeous views, friendly residents, and only a mere
7 kms drive from Marbella.
Make a definite plan to stay
in Ronda - a hilltop city of enormous historic
wealth. Ronda requires, I think, a minimum of a 3 day stay to ensure
you visit all the many, many attractions in this fascinating city.
Roman and Moorish ruins, incredibly beautiful views, and the famous gorge
and bridge add up to a interesting visit. If you are a photographer,
like me, you will think you have died and gone to heaven…!
Another interesting option
is the many Paradores
of Spain in the Andalucía region. While they can be a
tad pricey for the average tourist, why not spoil yourself, even for just
one night - and sleep in a renovated castle, palace or monastery in sheer
luxury.
About the Author
Anne Sewell lives in Fuengirola,
Spain and runs the website, All
Spain Accommodation.
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