TOUR SPAGNA E MAROCCO

Malaga
The city of Malaga, on the Costa del Sol, is cheerful and welcoming: numerous gardens and all the Andalusian grace of its architecture with Arab reminiscences. We are in front of the birthplace of the famous painter Picasso (there is in fact the Picasso Museum). The city offers the visitor the opportunity to learn about its thousand-year history, cradled between the sea and the mountains. In a few minutes it is possible to exit from the Roman Theater to travel the Muslim fortress of the Alcazaba; admire the majestic renaissance of its Cathedral and dive afterwards in the lively life of the nearby streets. The province of Malaga is known above all for its beaches of the Costa del Sol. Still too few people know that Malaga also offers precious naturalness in various areas and natural parks! Just a little further inland, to the north of Malaga, is the beautiful, but little-known, Montes de Malaga natural park. Its particular conformation of hills and small valleys gives it its own beauty that is different from the other mountainous areas. It is also worth mentioning the existence of natural spaces such as the Natural Park of las Nieves, Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama and the Lagoon of Fuente de Piedra.

Seville
Seville is the capital and the largest city of Andalusia but above all it is the soul of the Region and the embodiment of the famous Andalusian way of life. The inhabitants of the elegant golden city live intensely the traditional Spanish passions: tapas, wine, beer, bullfights, flamenco, nightlife and parties. Seville is the city where the majestic and historic Semana Santa is celebrated, the Holy Week, and where the Feria de Abril, the most festive annual fair of Andalusia, is held, both declared of International Tourist Interest. But the atmosphere in Seville is magical every night, people are happy and relaxed, they love to have fun and spend the night in the many clubs of the city: tapas bars, restaurants, pubs and discos. Located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, Seville has a rich Arab architectural heritage including the Giralda minaret, with numerous buildings declared World Heritage by UNESCO, and neighborhoods with a profound popular flavor such as Triana and La Macarena. Its architectural heritage includes the Casa de Pilatos, the Torre del Oro, the Alcázar Palace, the Town Hall, the Archives of the Indies, the Museum of Fine Arts, convents, churches and palaces. Museums and art centers, theme parks, night clubs, taverns and much more await you in Seville.

Cadiz
Cadiz, Cadiz in Spanish, is a pretty coastal town perched on a promontory on the Atlantic Ocean that boasts an important port, many museums, monuments, and a fascinating historical center surrounded by the sea. The history of Cadiz starts around 1100 BC. when it was founded by the Phoenicians under the name of Gadir. After the discovery of America, Cadiz experienced great development, especially in the seventeenth century, when it was the richest and most cosmopolitan city of Spain. Following the loss of the American colonies the city has had a phase of decline, but the people, called gaditanos, have always remained hospitable, cheerful and welcoming, in fact Cadiz is famous for its bars, clubs and good food. The historic center is located on a peninsula and is dominated by the imposing dome of the Cathedral of Cadiz. The old quarter of Cadiz is famous for its picturesque charm due to the many noble buildings, such as the Casa del Almirante and Casa de las Cadenas, the Moorish architecture, and the labyrinth of narrow streets that date back to the Middle Ages that open onto small squares dotted with bars and restaurants. Some parts of the eighteenth century walls are still standing like the mainland gate. Cadiz is full of small shops where you can find the best Andalusian wines, sherry, ceramics, furniture and many other handicrafts. Some of the city's best shops are located around Plaza San Juan de Dios while 2 major shopping streets are Calle Ancha and Calle Columela. Do not miss the Carnival of Cadiz, one of the most famous festivals in Spain, which takes place on Tuesday Grasso. The barrio of Santa Maria is known as the flamenco capital of the world.

Tangeri
With its markets, its traditional cuisine and its thousand attractions, Tangier, also called the white city, is the perfect destination for your trip to Morocco. Tangier is located in the north of Morocco, on the northernmost tip of the country on the Strait of Gibraltar just 16 kilometers from the Spanish coasts, and is a cosmopolitan and lively city that develops amphitheatrically around a harbor where millionaires usually moor. This incredible and fascinating center is located right where the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet and everything speaks of its history that saw the domination of the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans and then the Arabs, the Portuguese, the Spaniards and of the English. The Medina of Tangier is a labyrinth of narrow streets and in the Kasbah there is the beautiful 17th century palace of the sultan, now home to an important museum. Always the Medina of Tangier fascinates and is a source of inspiration for the artists: many famous writers such as Paul Bowles, Eugène Delacroix, Henri Matisse and William Burroughs visited it and felt it their own home. Near the Piccolo Socco square is the Great Mosque, transformed into a church and then again into a mosque in 1684, while in the square of the Grande Socco is the busiest market in Tangier. The Ville Nouvelle of Tangier is the ideal destination for a stroll and for shopping: Place de France is the heart of the new city and is a trendy place surrounded by luxury hotels and cafes. Tangier is also the first and most famous gay resort in the world, a role that today is failing. It is a very tourist city especially for its beautiful beaches. To reach Tangier it is possible to land at Ibn Batouta International Airport, 6 kilometers away from the city center.