Algeciras and Andalusia
Algeciras is a unique Spanish port as it is the gateway into North Africa, but it also offers the opportunity to explore the splendours of Andalusia.
Using car hire from Algeciras you can be in Cadiz in just over an hour. Here you will find a 3,000 year old city steeped in history, culture and architecture. There are museums and beaches to explore and the place to witness the best flamenco music and dance in Spain.
Car hire from Algeciras can also take you on the road to Seville in under two hours. It is another wonderful city that boasts the biggest gothic cathedral in the world. The tower is the highest in Spain and a magnificent sight when lit up at night.
Granada, famous for the Alhambra citadel and palace, is another gem only a two and a half hours away. Other road trips can include Gibraltar and the Costas, from del Sol to Almeria.
There are also many Andalusian festivals showcasing traditional costumes and popular art. Cadiz has the liveliest on mainland Spain, whilst Seville hosts Semana Santa and an April Fair; Granada, Cruces de Mayo and Corpus Christi, and you will find flamenco everywhere in Andalusia!