Discover the history of Muslim Spain. Explore Andalusia and its glory days under the Umayyad caliphate of Cordoba. In the tenth century Cordoba was the capital of Islamic Spain and the largest and greatest city in Europe.
The Muslim period in Spain (711-1492) is often described as a “golden age” of learning where libraries, colleges and public baths were established and where literature, poetry, architecture, science, agriculture, medicine, engineering, and navigation flourished.
Andalusía is the southernmost region of Spain and signs of Muslim influence can be found in every corner. Go on a journey through Spain’s Muslim history discovering the leading cities of the Golden Age of Al-Andalus such as Córdoba, Granada and Málaga. You will be fascinated by its Islamic heritage.
Explore Cordoba, the “capital of Umayyad Spain” during the 10th century. It was the center of Muslim Spain and was famous across Europe for its culture and wealth.
Places to visit: the Great Mosque of Cordoba, old Arab and Jewish quarters, The Roman bridge, The Alcazar de Cordoba, and ruins of the Madinat al Zahra.
There are many Halal restaurants in Cordoba.
Recommended hotels in Cordoba:
Eurostars Palace (5*)
NH Collection Amistad Cordoba (4*)
Discover Granada, “The Last Muslim Kingdom of Al-Andalus” with its famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Alhambra. It is certainly Granada’s most emblematic monument and one of the most visited in Spain.
Places to visit: Alhambra (fort, palaces & gardens), Albaicin (old Arab Quarter) and New Mosque of Granada.
Recommended hotel: Hotel Maciá Condor – (4*)
Discover Malaga, famous for its long and sunny coast, “Costa del Sol”, which is an important seaside port city providing crucial access for the navy, trade and communications since the time of the Ummayads. Malaga traces its name to the Arabic word ( ملح )Malah or salt – fish used to be salted in the city. Another famous trivia – Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga.
Places to visit: Alkasr (small palace) and Alkazaba (fortress)
Recommended hotel: Costa Del Sol Hotel – (Boutique Hotel)
End your cultural tour of Andalusia by relaxing for a few days at the famous Mediterranean beach resort of Marbella, a destination enjoyed by tourists from all over the world.
Recommended resort: Alanda Hotel Marbella – (4*)
Over a thousand years ago, Europe experienced one of its greatest periods of cultural enlightenment. Go and discover the forgotten Islamic civilization of Spain which is waiting for you to explore.
Fly to Madrid or Barcelona and then take the AVE high-speed train to Cordoba. You will see many olive farms by the train tracks and if you are coming from Madrid you will pass a station called Ciudad Real – which is the training grounds for the Real Madrid soccer team. Go, explore Andalusia – discover the greatness of Islamic Spain.
