Choose from 106 Fun Things to Do in Andalucia
Museo Julio Romero de Torres
Tablao Flamenco Cardenal
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Royal Tobacco Factory (Real Fábrica de Tabacos)
To look up - and up - at the Real Fábrica de Tabacos is to get a sense of the scale of Seville's tobacco industry in the 18th century. This is one of the largest buildings in Spain (only El Escorial tops it in terms of surface area). It's used as a university building now, but you can still walk around it.
The reason most people visit is to get a vision of Bizet's doomed heroine, Carmen. This building is where she worked and these doors are where she lounged, fresh from rolling cigars on her thighs, to ensnare her lovers.
Carmen's wraith may be compelling, but the wraiths of the real cigar workers - nearly all of them women - also clamor for attention, as do the colonially themed bas-reliefs on the outside of the building.
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The Real Fabrica de Tabacos lies to the south of the Alcázar's gardens.
Sacred Heart Church (Sagrado Corazon)
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Tabernas Desert
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Museo Picasso Malaga
- The museum is a must-see for art lovers and history buffs.
- Bring along a light jacket as the exhibition rooms are kept quite cool.
- The museum is wheelchair accessible, and staff are available to help at the wheelchair access point.
- Photography and cellphone usage are both prohibited inside the exhibition rooms of the museum.
Sacromonte
Roman Theater (Teatro Romano)
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Roman Bridge (Puente Romano)
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Roman Necropolis Museum (Museo de la Necropolis Romana)
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Museo Carmen Thyssen
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Ronda
- Ronda is a must-see for history buffs, photographers, and couples.
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on uneven surfaces.
- Shade is hard to find in Ronda; don’t forget sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
- Day trips to Ronda from other destinations in Andalusia and the Costa del Sol last between six and 11 hours.
Park Genoves
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Roman Theater
After decades of restoration work, the theater stands proud once more; it measures 102 ft (31 m) across and 52 (16 m) in height; the stage, orchestra pit, entrance gateways and crescent-shaped, tiered auditorium – which seats 220 spectators – have all been carefully resurrected. It was re-opened in 2011 and entrance is through an Interpretation Center, which details the story of the theater’s long history and its rebirth through interactive displays. Pottery artifacts uncovered during excavation are also on display here. In summer the theater provides an atmospheric venue for a program of open-air concerts and plays.
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Municipal Museum (Museo del Patrimonio Municipal)
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Viana Palace
Inquisition Museum (Museo Del Castillo De San Jorge)
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Itálica
- Itálica is a must-visit for history buffs and those with an interest in archaeology.
- The archaeological site is free for European Union residents; there’s a small entrance fee for everyone else.
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking over uneven surfaces.
- Remember to protect yourself from the sun and drink plenty of water.