Famous for architectural marvels, lively fiestas, flavourful cuisine, and cities steeped in history, this is Andalusia, a large region bordering Spain’s southern region. We follow the footsteps of the country’s past monarchs and the Moorish sultans through old cities, ancient medinas, whitewashed towns, remarkable Gothic cathedrals and Moorish Palaces.

We stop in Granada, home to the strikingly beautiful Alhambra and the Generalife country estate. From here, just an hour and a half drive away is the Alpujarras, secretly nested in the corner of Spain. Find the most charming mountain villages showing rural life as it was lived over the centuries—this ravishing range of valleys and hills across the snow-capped peaks of Sierra Nevada is printed with several lovely trails that trace through orchards and farmed terraces, wooded forests and mountain streams.

We pass by the birthplace of Spain’s art master, Picasso, in the port city of Málaga, where we also explore some of the most gorgeous beaches in the country.

On our way to Seville, we stop to see Ronda, the beautiful white village. We observe Puente Nuevo, a large bridge, as well as the town’s most beautiful park, the views of the Tajo and the bullring—the last of which is considered the most beautiful in Spain, as the town is considered the birthplace of modern bullfighting.

In the charming city of Seville, we uncover its three beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Seville Cathedral, Real Alcazar and Archivo de Indias. Wander the streets of Triana, the most famous neighbourhood in town.

Capping off our journey, we are northbound towards Madrid, stopping by Córdoba where we discover the strong remnants of the town’s Moorish past. The city is nested on a sharp bend of the Guadalquivir river, and has a deep-rooted history having served as the capital of the region during both Roman and Moorish periods. The Mezquita is the highlight here, alongside the Jewish quarter.