Questions tagged [andalusia]

The most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities in Spain.

Andalusia.

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Photograph allegedly from Barcelona in 1987

This image has been bothering me for years. It has been in Wikimedia Commons since 2014 named "Barcelona Ramblas.jpg" and described as taken in 1987, but I'm sure it's not the Rambles and I can't identify it as anywhere else in Barcelona, and…
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Road cycling with climbs: Girona vs Ronda?

We're looking for a lovely town in Spain that also has good road cycling, including serious climbs. We're between Girona (my husband's preference due to cycling) and Ronda (my preference as an experience; I don't ride). What are the bike routes…
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Transport for Tour of Southern Spain

I've been to the south of Spain a few times and was hoping to make another trip in the near future. My plan is fly from JFK or ORD to Madrid to Sevilla (obviously assuming this is the cheapest route available). I then want to stay in Sevilla for…
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Almeria Spain beach season

We sometimes go for a beach holiday in the province of Almeria Spain and we always have a good time. However, we have only previously been in August or September. We are considering going in March or April. Will it be very busy at that time of…
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Visting Colomares Castle from outside

I am planning to visit the Colomares Castle on a Tuesday. According to the website, these are the summer timings for Tuesdays: From 10:00 a.m. at 2:00 p.m. From 5:00 p.m. at 9:00 p.m. I am afraid I won't be there in an optimal time-frame. What if I…
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How to get from Malaga to Sierra Nevada via Motril?

I try to find out how to get from Malaga to Trevelez or Lanjaron via Motril, not via Granada. I know there is a bus, since I have toke it 4 years ago but I cannot find any in the internet. I checked the Alsa.es side but I guess it was not an Alsa…
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Where are the natural hot springs in Andalucia?

While browsing for a decent travel guide for Andalucia, I stumbled upon one that quite enthusiastically mentioned the existence of natural hot springs, close to Estepona. Albeit their penetrating smell, bading was supposed to be a real treat. I…
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Do Colomares Castle's tickets run out?

I am planning to visit Malaga around 3rd October. I want to visit the Colomares Castle that day but I want it to be more of a spontaneous trip. Means I don't want to make any advance bookings for the local transport or the castle? Would it be okay…
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Last minute Alhambra tickets in Granada

I have heard that tickets to visit the Alhambra get sold out months in advance. Isn't there an option to get last-minute tickets? (Legally, for sure) If anyone has any information it would be appreciated.
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