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Seville, Córdoba & Granada Accommodation & Sightseeing
Las Casas del Rey de Baeza,
Seville Hotel Córdoba Center,
Córdoba Hotel Alhambra Palace,
Granada
Sometimes where you stay can be just as
amazing as the sights you came to see. This
is definitely one of these places. It’s a very
traditional 18th century white Sevillian guest
house with an internal courtyard lined
with leafy orange trees. At breakfast try the
traditional ‘tostados’ – the tomatoes are
absolutely exquisite. Set in Córdoba’s “Golden Block”, next to the
train station with easy access to the historic
quarter. The Mosque is a short walk away and
there are many popular cafés and restaurants
in the area. The hotel has an elegant
Mediterranean restaurant, a café, relaxing
piano bar and a 7th floor seasonal pool with
city views. It’s set above the town with spectacular
panoramic views and just a 15 minute stroll
down to the Alhambra Palace itself. Built in
1910, this hotel is full of tradition, elegance
and charm. It resembles a Moorish fortress
and the public areas, which are very spacious
retain all of the original décor. Be sure to
enjoy drinks or dinner on the gorgeous open-
air terrace overlooking the city.
Seville Hop On Hop Off Tour Córdoba Walking Tour Granada – Alhambra and
Generalife Tour
On a hot Seville day, why walk when you can
ride? This is such a fun way to get around this
twisty city. You can explore the old ‘gitanos’
quarter, the Museum of Fine Arts, the old
medieval Jewish quarter or the cathedral
– look for the weathervane on top, it’s the
symbol of this city. This old town is best seen on foot. You’ll
enjoy a pleasant half day stroll through the
medieval city streets stopping at all the major
monuments. The Mezquita Alcázar and the
Synagogue are just some of the attractions you
will encounter along the way. The Alhambra has an amazing past. You’ll see
its heavy stone walls and ramparts that made
up its original use as a military base. Hidden
behind them, discover the intricate Moorish
designs that transformed this forbidding fort
into a royal residence and court.
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