Spain, the geographically rich and diverse country located on the Iberian Peninsula of Europe, has been on the bucket list of many travellers since ages. With all its rich history, beautiful landscapes, gorgeous islands, jaw-dropping architectures and excellent cuisine, it’s no wonder that Spain is one of the most popular countries in the world to travel to. However, while most of the travellers generally only visit the hugely popular Spanish destinations like Barcelona, Granada, Madrid or Ibiza, there are a lot more places in Spain which every intrepid traveller must travel to. Andalusia is one of such regions which are rich with a lot of attractions which you should check out. You can rent a car at the airport and explore these four must-visit attractions these lesser-known Spanish destinations have in store for you.
1. La Alcazaba
Located in southern Andalusia, Malaga is a city rich with some of the most historic destinations you can visit in Spain. The most iconic attraction of the city of Malaga, La Alcazaba, is visible from almost everywhere of the city. This historic Moorish fortress-palace was built in the 8th century, and it is one of the most important evidence of the rich history of Malaga. The Alcazaba palace was built in the Islamic era, and it took 500 years to complete the finished structure that you can see today. The two sets of walls of the palace protect an inner and an outer citadel. You can take a stroll through the gorgeous gardens located at the outer citadel, stare at the huge gateways with awe and wonder and explore the beautiful palace while you are here.
2. Malaga Cathedral
Another one of the most important historic monuments of Malaga is its cathedral. The cathedral took over 150 years to build. You can see a beautiful juxtaposition of both renaissance and baroque styles in the architecture of this cathedral. The façade of the castle is particularly grand, complete with grand arches, huge columns and gorgeous stone reliefs.
3. Museo del Vidrio
One of the more uncommon yet beautiful attractions which you can check your while in are Malaga is Museo del Vidrio. It is a small yet really intriguing museum built in an old house which was built in the 1700s. The architecture of this historic house itself is something to look out for, with exposed ceiling beams, antique furniture and beautiful decoration. The museum boasts of a huge collection of ancient glassware from a range of different civilisations, including Roman, Ancient Greek, Egyptian and even Phoenician civilization.
4. Cabo de Gata
The shooting spot of many Hollywood blockbusters, Cabo de Gata one of the best places you can visit when you visit Spain for a vacation. This natural park houses quite a number of beautiful beaches. Few of these beaches are regularly voted as the best beaches of Spain. It would be a shame if you do not visit Cabo de Gata when you spend your vacation in Spain. The region has a really varied landscape. Starting from deserts filled with cacti to beautiful beaches, Cabo de Gata will surely strike you with wonder.
