About Andalucia
It may be renowned for its beach resorts along the Costa Del Sol, but there’s much more to Andalucia. Its fishing villages and historic cities are ripe for exploring, with cities like Granada full of Moorish architecture and tropical gardens. Málaga Province is home to some of our finest properties, with views towards the Morocco coast. Book a stay here and you’ll be close to Marbella, full of superyachts and fashionable boutiques.
Our luxury villas in Andalucia are well placed for discovering the wider region. Villa Sancha is a family villa near the white village of Ronda. Perched beside a deep gorge, it’s surrounded by cork forests and mountains. Seville has Roman ruins, Moorish palaces and old Jewish quarter that’s a maze of white alleyways and squares. While you’re here, don’t miss the tapas scene. It’s arguably the best in Spain.
Hilltop Andalucian villa, La Maroma is also ideal for foodies. This carefully restored Spanish cortijo can be booked with the option of its own private chef, David Palacios. To the east of Villa Maroma is Granada, home to one of Spain’s most well-known attractions, the Alhambra. This Moorish palace dates back to the 14th century and is a feast of ornately decorated courtyards and fragrant gardens.
Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or a mix of both, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this sultry corner of Spain.
Time Zone
GMT +1 hour
Language
Spanish
Currency
The Euro (€) is the official currency of Spain. Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50, cent , €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations.
Money Matters
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here (though a limited number of merchants have American Express accounts) and ATM access is widespread.
Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure.
Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
Tipping Suggestions
The Spaniards are fairly relaxed about tipping etiquette. However service is not usually included in restaurants and it is common practice to leave the spare change, or up to 10% of the total in a smarter restaurant. Taxi drivers and bartenders may be tipped less. Many petrol stations are not self service, however it is not usual to tip the station attendant.
