Top Things to do in Andalucia
Things to do in Andalucia, Spain: The Best Neighborhoods
Discover the best top things to do in Andalucia, Spain including Centro Historico de Sevilla, Barrio Pescadores, The Estepona Old Quarter Casco Antiguo, Barrio Santa Cruz, Marbella Old Town, Albayzin, La Carihuela, Sacromonte, La Ciudad, Jewish Quarter (Juderia).
Restaurants in Andalucia
1. Centro Historico de Sevilla
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,046 reviews
Reviewed By Widlydidly
My first visit to Seville, wow! For many years I have loved Barcelona but Seville is a step up in so many ways. Easy walking, pedestrianised, lots of restaurants and bars, superb tapas everywhere, great history, great architecture, lovely atmosphere, lots of good quality street musicians. Lots of shops, love this city
2. Barrio Pescadores
3. The Estepona Old Quarter Casco Antiguo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Ceejayblue - Greater London, United Kingdom
We stayed in Estepona close to the Old Quarter and we loved walking around the old town, finding some beautiful little courtyard areas where we could take a breather and enjoy the wonderful pots of flowers and the sculptures . Certainly recommend anyone who is visiting Estepona, not to just stick to the beach area, take a short walk into the back streets and enjoy the wonderful views and atmosphere and find some lovely little bars to enjoy a quiet drink :)
4. Barrio Santa Cruz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,818 reviews
The Barrio Santa Cruz used to be the Jewish quarter. The streets are narrow and form a labyrinth. It’s easy to get lost among the jasmine-scented streets… only to discover a convent or a palace or a hotel. Many of the palaces have wrought iron gates suitable for peeping into their beautiful patios. There are many small stores and some artisan shops, as well as good art galleries.
Reviewed By jbA5000PG - Holmes Chapel, United Kingdom
Quaint little streets, lots of interesting features and souvenir shops selling lots of local ceramics, tapas bar, flamenco shows, a must see visit .. all alleyway lead to the centre of Seville and the cathedral
5. Marbella Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,392 reviews
This old neighborhood is full of romance, with narrow, winding cobblestone streets: great for evening strolls.
Reviewed By Hermes_NL - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Marbella is not just a glitzy beach town but also an highly historic city dating back to the times of the Moors. The old town is choc full of character with the old fortifications, narrow streets, colorful churches, little chapels, lively squares, and of course many restaurants and shops. Very much worthwhile to go to essentially every day during your Marbella stay.
6. Albayzin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,591 reviews
Named a World Heritage Site, this is the old Moorish quarter of Granada.
Reviewed By Omer-Lavv - Greater London, United Kingdom
ALBAYZIN is a district in the historical city of Granada that retains its name and look from it’s Moorish past, when it was ruled by Muslims.The place has many places to see, colorful shops and restaurants to eat. Albayzin has narrow streets and has a hilly landscape. A good walk up to the top of Albayzin to see Palacio Dal al Hora, or “Mirador San Nicolas” provides a great opportunity for scenic views and an escape from busy streets of Granada for a breath of fresh air. It’s a very interesting place to wander about and see historic buildings and medieval looking streets like “Calle Elvira”, and in particular its steep off streets (with many colourful Arabic shops and restaurants), Calle Calderería, Puerta Elvira (Granada's city gate), Palacio Dar el Hora (residence of the last Moorish king's mother) and the one I really liked was" Mirrador San Nicolas"(A view point on the top with scenic views of Alhambra,Granada, especially during sunset, see my profile cover picture), along with many other attractions in this interesting place. Albayzin has a strong middle eastern feel and look in its streets with women selling Hina (Arabic tattos) for ladies and men doing Arabic calligraphy. We've been there twice and still can't get enough of this beautiful city with centuries of history attached to it.
7. La Carihuela
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,719 reviews
Historic neighborhood that used to be the fisherman's district
Reviewed By V7849AZjohnb - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
An easy walk to Benalmadena marina or a longer walk to Torremalinos along a perfectly flat and clean promenade.Shops bars and restaurants along the way with a lovely backstreet full of attractions,call into the Elephant bar for a refreshing drink on a hot day.Have visited this part of the Costa Del Sol 3 times in the last few years for our wedding anniversary and hopefully again in the future.
8. Sacromonte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,905 reviews
A large hill located close to the Albayzín that is known for its caves that have been turned into public places for flamenco performances.
Reviewed By Mairwen1
With 3 nights in Granada, we had time to explore a little further beyond the Alhambra. Exploring Sacromonte was a highlight. We went here specifically to see the unique cave-houses. History is somewhat murky but it is generally thought that the Roma gypsies (Gitano) settled here in the 15th century, making homes by digging back into the mountain side. Sacromonte was very easy to explore on foot and you did not need a guide. There is one only narrow main street, the Camino del Sacromonte, which is what we walked down (keep an eye out for cars and the occasional small bus because there’s not much space). We started from the the tiny plaza with a central statue of the Gypsy King. This is Curro Albaicin, who was born in Sacromonte in 1940s and famously performed for people from Bill Clinton to Koffi Annan. Just past that you see cave bars where flamenco shows are held in the evening. Cuesta de la Rocio caught our eye. Although it was not yet open, the owner kindly let us go in and have a look. If we’d had one more night, I’d have gone back to see a show there. As we continued, the area became more residential. Most of the houses had been substantially developed and were no longer humble cave homes. The white-washed walls were hung with pots and vividly colourful geraniums. The view is also worthwhile. In one direction, you look across ravines to the Alhambra and in the other direction, the mountain landscape is a beautiful backdrop. In hindsight we should have allowed more time for Sacromonte. We went there on our last morning and only had an hour or so to explore. We short-changed ourselves here. We didn't have time to explore the side-streets or the museum (11 restored, preserved cave-houses). With more time, I’d definitely have continued our walk to the abbey and the catacomb caves. GETTING THERE: We started from Plaza Nueva and walked along the Carrera del Darro, following the river bank, then headed left up Cuesta del Chapiz. At the Gypsy King statue, turn right into Camino del Sacromonte. It was about a 20 min walk. You can also take the C2 bus from Plaza Nueva.
9. La Ciudad
10. Jewish Quarter (Juderia)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,860 reviews
Reviewed By Lfed2014 - Alhaurin el Grande, Spain
We did a segway tour of Cordoba which included the Jewish Quarter. It's a great little maze of streets with hidden treasures around every corner. It is wonderful to see a historical area preserved
