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Christmas in the Heart of Andalucia
Cordoba
Ronda Antequera
" A favourite hotel with Page & Moy customers " Visit the fabulous Alhambra Palace " Stay in the lovely market town of Antequera
Stand in awe of the Alhambra Palace, marvel at Rondas plunging river gorge and immerse yourself in the spirit of Andalucia. With 4-star accommodation in Antequera, a delightful market town, you can relax in comfort and enjoy a wonderful Christmas.
ItInerary 21 December London/antequera Fly to Malaga and transfer to your hotel for a six-night stay, where we enjoy a welcome drink. 22 December Granada & the alhambra Palace Today we explore Granada in the company of an official local guide. The highlight of our visit is the awe-inspiring Alhambra Palace. Built by the Moors in the 13th and 14th centuries on a hill overlooking Granada, it is a magnificent complex of pink-stone courtyards, pools and fountains, halls and terraces. This was the ruling caliphs idea of paradise on earth. While you may have seen countless photographs of the palace, none can do justice to such a breathtaking sight. There will be a little free time to explore Granada itself, which is one of Andalucias most beautiful cities. 23 December seville No visit to Andalucia would be complete without a trip to the regional capital the atmospheric city of Seville. Our visit today includes the company of a knowledgeable local guide to help you make the most of the city. Seville is the city of Carmen, Don Juan and Figaro. Stroll through the Barrio Santa Cruz with its white houses and flower-bedecked balconies; admire the Gothic cathedral, which took 125 years to complete; see the 12th-century Moorish Giralda Tower; and discover the Plaza de Espana, a magnificent complex of monumental staircases, fountains and a beautifully tiled alcove for each of the provinces of Spain a spectacular sight. chrIstmas eVe ronda Dont miss our included visit to Ronda today. Steeped in history, the town stands on a towering plateau and is divided by a precipitous gorge that is over 600 feet deep. El Tajo, as the gorge is known, is spanned by an 18th-century bridge, the Puente Nuevo, from where we can peer down to the waters of the River Guadalevin far below. El Mercadillo, the newer 18th-century part of town, is home to one of the most impressive bull rings in Spain, while the older southern side is a typical pueblo blanco enjoy a stroll through the cobbled alleys, which are lined with traditional whitewashed houses. We enjoy an included special Christmas Eve dinner tonight. chrIstmas Day antequera Today you are free to do exactly as you please and enjoy Christmas Day in the comfortable surroundings of your hotel. Why not take the time to explore the town of Antequera, whose history stretches back almost 5,000 years. There is plenty to discover, including the Roman baths, the magnificent Romanesque Church of Santa Maria la Mayor, and the Arch of the Giants, which leads up to the 13th-century Moorish castle. Back at the hotel this evening we include a special dinner to celebrate Christmas Day.
Plaza de Espana, Seville
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