Although famous for its rich Moorish history, Andalucia is also quintessentially Spanish – a land of tapas, sherry, flamenco and dancing horses, of beautifully bronzed beaches and huddled white villages. It’s also the country's sunniest region, opening it up for travel at almost any time of year.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Andalucia by visiting its three great Moorish cities: Seville, Córdoba and Grenada.
The region stretches from Atlantic beaches to the Sierra Nevada, allowing coastal stays and mountain days to sit comfortably together.
Be sure to visit Ronda, by far the most dramatic of the region’s ‘white villages’, its old and new towns connected by a bridge across a 100-metre gorge.
Bike the ‘New Golden Mile’ between Estepona and Puerto Banus, enjoying views of the Mediterranean and - on a clear day - the coast of North Africa.
Food and drink here is grounded and regional, from olive oil estates inland to the famous Sherry Triangle and seafood kitchens along the Costa de la Luz.
Malaga has shed its image as merely the gateway to the Costa del Sol. Revitalised with a sleek port, a dynamic culinary scene and a flourishing arts landscape, it is fast becoming one of Spain’s cultural gems. From the celebrated Museu Picasso, honouring Malaga’s most famous son, to the cobbled old quarter, Roman amphitheatre and the Moorish fortresses of the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro, the city brims with history and character.
Along the coast, Marbella has exuded glamour since Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe-Langenburg founded the Marbella Club Hotel in 1954, attracting aristocrats and A-listers alike. Today, its designer boutiques, celebrity-backed restaurants and luxury hotels define the Golden Mile, which stretches from Marbella to Puerto Banus, where superyachts gleam in a sun-soaked harbour. A short hop from here is Estepona, whose revamped old town is one of the most beautiful in Andalucia.
On a pristine stretch of Andalusia’s southern shore, OKU Andalusia offers barefoot luxury where rolling hills meet the sea. Infinity pools, refined dining, and a world-class spa set the stage for a soulful escape that balances indulgence with discovery.
Sleek, modern and suitably glamorous, the striking Ikos Andalusia is a Marbella masterpiece and the first all-inclusive Ikos resort to open outside Greece. Soak up the ultra-cool atmosphere while basking in sunshine around the hotel’s pools or on the sweeping sandy beachfront.
Modelled after an Andalucian village, Puente Romano holds one of the best positions on Spain’s Golden Mile, that sought-after stretch of sand that starts in Marbella and extends to Puerto Banus, flanked by some of the most valuable and desirable real estate in Europe.
Hovering in the hills above Marbella, Finca Cortesin is a handsome refuge of sparkling white walls, terracotta-tiled roofs and arched colonnades; a grand and grown-up resort of 215 hectares with 67 suites, a handful of lovely villas, two Olympic-sized pools, a Michelin-star restaurant and one of Spain’s greatest golf courses.
Marbella Club is a timeless beachfront resort in the heart of the Golden Mile offering elegant, Andalucian-style rooms, suites and villas, an on-point beach club and extensive dining options, all surrounded by beautiful subtropical gardens.
Nobu Marbella certainly lives up to its revered name, offering a great combination of chic, contemporary living and world-class dining just moments from the sands of Marbella’s Golden Mile.