The Rough Guide to Andalucia (Rough Guide to...)
Language: English
Pages: 616
ISBN: B00UA3D25C
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
The fully updated Rough Guide to Andalucía is the ultimate guide to this autonomous region in southern Spain; an exciting blend of fiestas, sherry, Roman ruins and whitewashed villages. Lavish photography brings to life the region's wealth of attractions from the breathtaking Alhambra palace in Granada and Córdoba's exquisite medieval Mezquita to the spectacular natural beauty of Andalucía's numerous national parks.
The Rough Guide to Andalucía provides comprehensive coverage of all major sights and towns, with incisive reviews of the best places to eat, sleep and drink in every price range as well as insider tips on the best tapas bars, clubs and beaches. The detailed and easy-to-use colour maps and plans for each major town, city and monument, alongside expert advice on getting around, as well as engaging commentary on the region's history and culture mean that you really can make the most of your visit to Andalucía.
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stored in the arsenal, probably deep inside the Rock itself, which is honeycombed with 51km of tunnels. One more curious twist in the colony’s history occurred in the spring of 2004 when Gibraltar voted for the first time ever in European Parliament elections after being denied the vote by successive British governments wary of the political and diplomatic complexities involved. However, when the Gibraltarians won a victory in the European Court of Human Rights, the British government was
44 956 132 313. Reliable, traditional restaurant for dishes of the sierra, including game and venison. The sopa de grazalema is the region’s hearty mountain soup, and there are also fish dishes and salads. The wine list is fairly priced and you can eat in the cosy dining room upstairs or, in better weather, on a street terrace below. Main dishes €8–15. Mon, Tues & Thurs–Sun noon–5pm & 8–11pm. El Bosque and around Located on the park’s western flank, the village of EL BOSQUE, surrounded by
fish and meat courses. Vegetarian possibilities include hummus and salads. Mains €7–15. Tues–Fri 6–11pm, Sat & Sun 1–4pm & 6.30–11pm. La Artesa C/Carretera 2 958 763 082, on the main road above the village. This reliable village restaurant serves regional dishes such as migas con tropezones (fried breadcrumbs with meat) and a range of salads. Also a weekday menú for €9. Mains €5–12. Mon, Tues & Thurs–Sun 10am–5pm & 7–11pm. Teide C/Carretera s/n 958 763 037. Opposite La Artesa on the main road,
bargain has to be a menú gastronómico for €30 (including wine). There’s also a small terrace. The restaurant has its own tapas bar, which is also very good. Mon–Sat 1–4.30pm & 8–11.30pm, Sun 1–4.30pm. CAFÉS AND TAPAS BARS Bar-Cafetería A La Fuerza C/Alameda de Andalucía 32 952 841 607. This excellent bar near the bullring makes a good breakfast stop and is noted for its churros. A lengthy tapas menu features boquerones fritos (fried anchovies) and jamón ibérico, and there’s also a lunchtime
next to the Hotel Miraya 637 128 087. Outstanding tapas bar which often gets very busy, especially at weekends. All the fish and mariscos are fresh from the sea and Paco frequently finishes in the top five in the resort’s “Top Tapa” competition. Try their tasty bacalao Rincón de Paco (cod with berries). Also has a comedor for more formal dining. Mon–Wed & Sun noon–4pm & 8pm–midnight. SHOPPING Pasa Tiempo C/Infantes 30 952 543 703, bookshoppasatiempo.com. Bookshop facing Plaza de la Paz, selling