Andalusia
White villages, Moorish palaces, and endless olive groves: your overview of Andalusia.
Our Guide to Andalusia
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Flair
Andalusia is Spain at its most Spanish — blazing sunshine, flamenco, and a fierce sense of regional pride.
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Travel season
Spring and fall are the sweet spots. Summers are seriously hot — think 40°C in Seville — so plan accordingly.
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Travel Duration
For a proper road trip through the region, plan for ten to fourteen days. You'll need every one of them.
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Price level
Low to moderate — especially once you get away from the coast and into the interior villages.
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Food
Don't leave without trying salmorejo — a thick, cold tomato soup topped with jamón and hard-boiled egg. Honestly one of our favorites.
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Transport
Rent a car. It's the only real way to explore the white villages on your own schedule — public transport won't cut it here.
Where Is Andalusia?
The 8 Provinces on a Map
Andalusia is an autonomous region in Spain — and it’s seriously big, roughly the same size as Portugal. The region is divided into eight provinces, each named after its largest city.
The map gives you a quick overview of where each province sits. Scroll down to find out what’s worth seeing in each one.
FAQ
How much time should I plan for Andalusia?
Andalusia is seriously large — almost as big as Portugal. You really can’t spend too much time here; the region has enough highlights to fill multiple trips.
For a first road trip covering the major sights, we recommend somewhere between ten and 21 days — the more, the better. Cities like Seville, Málaga, or Granada also work beautifully as standalone short breaks of two to five days.
Where is Andalusia located?
Andalusia is the southernmost region of mainland Spain, right on the Mediterranean Sea. To the west, it shares a direct border with Portugal.
How big is Andalusia?
Andalusia is almost as large as Portugal and is the second-largest region in Spain by area.
How many people live in Andalusia?
Around 8.4 million people call Andalusia home — making it the most populous region in Spain.
Is Andalusia expensive?
Not at all — Andalusia is very affordable by European standards. In Málaga, for example, you can find a room in a solid hotel from around 60 euros a night, and a proper Spanish dinner with tapas typically runs 10–15 euros per person.
Most beaches are free. Some sections do charge a fee — in Marbella or Málaga, for instance — where a beach umbrella with two loungers costs around 6 euros a day.
