Things to See in Andalucia

Nature has sculpted this 1336m (4383ft) mountain into some of the weirdest, most wonderful rock formations you'll see anywhere. Its 12 sq km (4.6 sq mi) of gnarled, pillared and deeply fissured limestone began life as sea bed about 150 million years ago. Ask for a guided tour to see the most dramatic views.

The Alhambra walls tease you and reveal little, but inside the marvellously decorated emirs' palace, Palacio Nazaríes (Nasrid Palace), Generalife (the Alhambra's gardens), and dozens of courtyards, the nooks and crannies are filled with beautiful decorations and fascinating stories from the days of Alhambra's glory.

The Cueva de la Pileta feature some of Andalucía's most ancient caves. The guided tour by candlelight into the dark belly of the caves reveals paleolithic paintings of horses, goats and fish dating from 20,000 to 25,000 years ago. Beautiful stalactites and stalagmites add to the effect.