Rail Europe is a one-stop shop for train travel throughout Spain and can also assist with hotels, attractions and even car rental if you want to go off the beaten path. Support is available via webinars, in-house training, live chat and phone to ensure the best possible options for booking.
City Sightseeing Tours may seem like a cliche choice for getting around town, but these centuries-old cities are filled with winding streets that can easily frustrate a newcomer. The hop-on/hop-off buses are a convenient shuttle between key points and leave plenty of time to explore specific areas within each destination.
The Yeguada Torrehermosa farm breeds the “horse of kings.” Photo Credit: Matthew Wexler
If you're looking for an authentic Andalusian-inspired day trip, head into the mountains for a visit to Yeguada Torrehermosa. This fourth-generation, family-run horse farm breeds and sells what is known throughout the equestrian world as the "horse of kings." You'll feel like royalty after a private showing, lunch and flowing wine. Private groups only, by reservation.
Throughout Andalusia, it's not so much where you eat but how you eat. Cafes and bodegas abound, each serving its take on Spanish tapas. Eat like the locals and enjoy anchovies either filleted and drizzled with olive oil or fried and served with a squeeze of lemon. Octopus with paprika oil appears on most menus, and with good reason. Iberian ham, shaved to order, is a salty, textural treat and can even be found in vending machines and train station kiosks. Fried padron peppers offer a mild kick of heat, while salmorejo riffs on gazpacho with a cool, garlicky puree of tomato, bread and olive oil, often garnished with hard-boiled egg and, if you're lucky, crispy bits of that famous ham.