Discover beautiful Andalusia from Nido Aguila Blanca

 

Holiday complex Nido Aguila Blanca is an excellent base to discover an important region of Spain, and to make a beautiful journey through Andalusia , you can read more about that below. In the immediate vicinity you will find beautiful nature and many beautiful cities and villages such as: MARBELLA, MALAGA , Ronda, Tolox and more. The area is ideal for a holiday, even if, in addition to the authentic natural beauty of the area, you have a need for culture or shopping. The towns of Malaga, Marbella, Ronda, Coin, Tolox, Alozaina, Guaro, Monda and Yunquera are within driving distance and ready to be discovered.

We have listed them for you, so that you can prepare yourself at home for a wonderful holiday in Spain. Enjoy our wonderful apartments and discover beautiful Spain from there!

 

 

SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES, The natural park where we are located on the outskirts

 

Whitish limestone formations are contrasted with steep hills of a red color in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park.

Mountaineers come into the park in front of Mount Turret Peak at 1,919 meters. Both the above and underground world with its jagged karst shapes caused by erosion and the subsequent limestone precipitation are beautiful. At lower altitudes, there are the peridotites that color the landscape red. The name of the park shows the presence of snow in the high mountains, which used to remain throughout the year.

 

Another attraction of the mountains are the remaining forests of Pinsapos. This Mediterranean fir grows in the cold and damp shady environment, a botanical holdover from the peninsula's Ice Age. Some of these trees are about 500 years old, a declared natural monument. A nice way to get to know all these diversities is to take one of the cycling routes through the forest, such as Monda-Istan.

The nature park is home to mammals such as the mountain goat, which can be easily seen in the heights. Other species of interest are the deer and otters that are present in the rivers. Among the birds, there are many large predators, such as the golden eagle and Bonelli and owl. Also characteristic are the hawk and the sparrowhawk.

This area was inhabited by many cultures, but undoubtedly the Muslims are the ones who most mark the historical legacy of the area. Examples are the castles and walls that exist in Monda, El Burgo, Istan or Tolox. The Arabian influence is also present in their food with flour porridge with honey and almond cheese.

 

 

Guaro, a cozy, typical Andalusian village within walking distance of us

 

Guaro is located in the valley of the river Guadalhorce, in a hilly landscape with mainly almond and olive trees. The village is situated on a hill. At the top is the 16th century Church of San Miguel. This church was built in 1505 and significantly expanded in 1605. Like many churches in the region, this church was destroyed in the Civil War (1936-39) and had to be restored afterwards.

In addition to the usual annual celebrations, the Festival de Luna Mora has been taking place in September in Guaro for several years now. This festival in Guaro is famous throughout the region. The festival offers various cultural activities on the theme of the Christian, Moorish and Jewish traditions that together shaped Andalusia. Luna Mora attracts so many visitors that it has now been decided to build one of the largest open-air theaters in the province of Málaga in Guaro.

 

 

Undiscovered beautiful Malaga, 40 kilometers away

 

Most people land at Malaga airport and ignore the city, but Malaga is definitely worth a day's visit. To get to know the city, it is fun and educational to do the 3-hour bike tour .

Málaga is a municipality and the second largest city in Andalusia, and the sixth largest city in Spain. It is the capital of the province of Málaga with the same name.

 

In 2007, the city had an official population of 561,250, and a total of 1,074,057 people live in the urban area of ​​Málaga. The city is located on the Mediterranean Sea, on the touristic Costa del Sol and only 100 kilometers from the Strait of Gibraltar. Málaga is surrounded by mountains called the “Hills of Axarquía” and is traversed by two rivers, the Guadalmedina and the Guadalhorce, both of which flow into the Mediterranean. The city has a summer Mediterranean climate, but is not affected by the extreme heat like Seville and has very mild winters with temperatures around 20 degrees. The inhabitants of Málaga are known as “Malagueños” and in popular parlance sometimes as “boquerones” (sardines).

 

 

The beautiful city of Ronda is located 60 kilometers from Nido Aguila Blanca

 

Ronda is located in a mountainous area in central Andalusia, about fifty kilometers inland from the Costa de Sol at about 750 meters above sea level. The river Gualdalevin splits the town in two and has a deep gorge, known as El Tajo, cut across which three famous bridges of Ronda have been built; the Puente Romano (“Roman Bridge”, also known as Puente San Miguel), the Puente Viejo (“Old Bridge”, also known as Puente Arabe, or “Arabian Bridge”) and the famous Puente Nuevo (“New Bridge”). To the east of Ronda is the park Sierra de las Nieves (“Snow Mountains”) and to the west is the Sierra de Grazalama.

In 1616, a single arch bridge (the Puente Viejo) was built over the Tajo, replacing the previously collapsed Arabian bridge. The construction of the current Puente Nuevo was started in 1751 by Martín de Aldehuela and took 42 years. The bridge is considered the symbol and attraction of Ronda and a prison was built under the bridge. The Puente Nuevo is one of the most photographed structures in Spain.

 

 

Granada with the fairytale Alhambra, 170 kilometers away

 

Granada is a city in Andalusia, in the southeast of Spain, and is the capital of the province of Granada. The city has a population of 236,982 and around 472,638 people live there including surrounding centers. This makes it the fourth city in Andalusia and the 17th city in Spain. Granada is 738 meters above sea level, at the foot of the Sierra Navada Mountains.

 

The Alhambra

 

Granada is home to the Alhambra , an Andalusian palace that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Granada Cathedral with the burial chapel of the Catholic Monarchs is one of the largest church buildings in Spain. The cultural richness of the city, influenced by the Moors, Jews and Catholics, makes Granada one of the most important cultural centers of Spain.

Founded in 1531, the “Universidad de Granada” is one of the most prestigious in the country, and has, among other things, created Granada's image as a wild nightlife city. In 2003, approximately 60,000 students studied at the university.

 

 

The beautiful Cordoba, 200 kilometers from us

 

Cordoba is a city in Andalusia in the south of Spain. It is the capital of the province of Cordoba. The city is located 120 meters above sea level, on the river Gualdalquivir and at the foot of the Sierra Morena mountain range. In 2005, the city had 321,165 inhabitants, and the agglomeration of Córdoba is home to slightly more people, making it the third largest city in Andalusia. It is the hottest city in Europe, the temperature rises continuously above 35 degrees every year for months.

It is not one of the largest cities in Spain, but Córdoba was once one of the most important cities in the world. In the 10th century it was the second largest city in the world, with an unprecedented population of 500,000 at the time. Córdoba was the capital of the medieval Caliphate of Córdoba. Numerous monuments have survived from that heyday, of which the Mezquita is the most famous example. Since 1984, the historic center of the city as a whole has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city is also the birthplace of historical philosophers such as Seneca, Averroes and Maimonides, as well as the world-famous sombrero. In culinary circles, Córdoba is known for the dish 'Rabo de Toro', or the well-known bull's tail stew and various other ingredients.

 

 

Idea for a night in Seville, 250 kilometers away

 

The Spanish city of Seville is the capital of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is the most important city in southern Spain in terms of culture, politics, economy and art. In 2007, the city had 699,145 inhabitants, and 1,317,098 people live in the agglomeration of Seville. Seville is located on the river Guadalquivir, which is navigable to the city for not-too-large sea-going vessels. Seville has the largest historic center in Europe, in which the main sights of the city, the Cathedral of Seville with the Giralda tower, the Alcazar and the Torre del Oro are located. It is the birthplace of the Spanish dance and music style flamenco. Referred to as an 'open-air museum' by many, Seville is full of historical monuments, churches, parks and palm gardens, remnants of many different cultures.

One of the city's most famous buildings is the Maria de la Sede Cathedral, the largest church building in Europe after St. Peter in Rome and St Paul's Cathedral in London and the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. The symbol of the city, the “Giralda”, is part of it. This 96-meter-high bell tower was originally a Moorish minaret, once the tallest in the world. Legend has it that taller buildings are not allowed to be built in Seville. Another figurehead of Seville is the 14th-century Alcazar palace, an important example of Mudejar architecture. Together with the Archivo General de Indias, the Cathedral of Seville and the Alcázar have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1987.

 

The main museums are the Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico), the Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes) with important works by Seville artists such as Bartolome Murillo and Francisco Zurbaran, and the said Archivo de Indias museum, which contains valuable preserves the history of the American continent. A maritime museum is located in the Torre del Oro (Gold Tower), a 13th-century watchtower.

An architectural monument is the famous “Plaza de España”, just outside the historic center, which was created in 1929 on the occasion of the Ibero-American exhibition. In the square are fifty-two frescoes, each of which is painted with typical images of the fifty-two Spanish provinces. Seville was again the host city of a World Exhibition in 1992.