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The Chris Robinson
Travel Show
Saturday July 17, 2010
10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
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Discover Andalucia with Transat Holidays
Andalucia is a dazzling mixture of picturesque villages, historic cities, brilliant sunshine and the Costa del Sol’s beautiful beaches. Discover centuries of history, where Moorish and Christian elements go hand in hand!
Andalucia is the home of Flamenco and bullfighting. Add intriguing Tapas Bars, wonderful restaurants and clubs that stay open until dawn - and you have the recipe for an exhilarating Spanish vacation!
Andalucia includes the stunning cities of Cordoba, Seville and Granada. Malaga is the gateway to the region and to the beautiful beaches and excellent golf courses of the Costa del Sol.
Transat Holidays offer direct flights to Malaga and a wide range of vacation packages, including a la carte accommodation, coach tours, train and car rentals – plus excursions to help you make the most of your vacation in Andalucia.
Malaga
Modern Málaga has jealously preserved the traces of its storied past: the city was coveted and conquered some 2,000 years ago by a succession of ancient civilisations, including Phoenicia, Greece, Carthage and Rome, and went on to become an Arab bastion during the 8th and 11th centuries. The popular neighbourhoods of El Perchel and La Trinidad, the gardens of Paseo del Parque, the Alameda and port area all bear witness to the city's eventful history. Monuments, museums and verdant parks all contribute to the appeal of this alluring port city that enjoys year-round balmy weather.
Cordoba
Cordoba is home to important heritage architecture. To take a stroll through the historic quarter of Cordoba is to discover a beautiful network of small streets, alleys, squares and whitewashed courtyards arranged around the Mosque-Cathedral, which reflects the importance of the city during medieval times.
Have a full day tour of this stunning city that was once an Arab caliphate. First and foremost on the agenda is a visit to the Aljama Mosque, one of the most representative buildings of Islamic art. With stunning doors and nearly a thousand columns, it is also home to a cathedral, which was added in the 16th century.
Granada
Moorish and Christian elements go hand in hand in the streets of Granada. Because it was the last city reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492, Granada has an unmistakable Arab flavour. Its cuisine, crafts and urban layout are a consequence of the city's glorious history. Fountains, viewpoints and Cármenes, the villas surrounded by gardens typical of the city, add to Granada's unforgettable charm. Not in vain was one of its oldest districts, the Albaicín, declared a World Heritage Site, together with the Alhambra and the Generalife.
The Alhambra's reddish hills house the old Alcazaba and the Nazarite Royal Palaces. This artistic gem of Arab Granada, built between the 13th and the 15th centuries, is composed of many rooms linked by courtyards, gardens and fountains. The Generalife, the summer residence of the Nazarite Monarchs, is also located on this hill, along with the Palace of Carlos V. It is a Renaissance-style building, housing the Provincial Fine Arts Museum and the Alhambra Museum.
Seville
On the banks of the Guadalquivir River, Seville has a rich Arab legacy and was a prosperous trading port with the Americas. Every street and square that making up the historic quarter of the Andalusian capital bursts with life. Museums, arts centres, theme parks, cinemas, theatres, and banquet halls are only a few of the endless activities. And numerous terraces, pubs and bars are home to the most deeply-rooted of all traditions of the city: delicious tapas cuisine.
Enjoy a full day tour of this exceptional city with its beautiful picturesque streets, interior courts and impressive monuments. You will have a chance to admire Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the Cathedral with paintings by Murillo, Goya and Zurbaran and the famed Giralda, as well as stroll through the Jewish district of Santa Cruz.
Tune in Saturday to win a Transat Holidays trip to Spain with direct flights to Malaga and seven nights’ accommodation at the four star Melia Costa del Sol hotel, including hot breakfasts and dinner.
The Melia Costa del Sol hotel is situated on the Playa de Bajondillo, right on the sea front, and a 10 mins walk from the shopping area of Torremolinos.