Bask in the warm Mediterranean sun on the famous Costa del Sol, one of Spain’s favorite holiday destinations. On-site, enjoy European elegance in your villa. Relax by the pool after a game of tennis. Experience the mysteries of the Old World, strolling down centuries-old streets and exploring castles, cathedrals and museums. Take a five-minute walk to Nueva Andalucia’s central plaza and bullring, which stages concerts, theatre productions and bullfights. Discover treasures at the ring’s Saturday morning flea market.

In Puerto Banus, where huge flashy yachts are berthed in the harbor and an array of restaurants grace the waterfront, by day, feel the sand between your toes on trendy beaches. At the nearby Sierra de Ronda mountain range, golf in the midst of stunning natural beauty. In the evening hours, enjoy the area’s lively nightlife.

Immerse yourself in centuries of history in the Andalucía region. In Marbella, meander through the lively La Plaza de los Naranjos in Old Town, which dates to 1485. View an impressive display of Picasso’s works in Malaga, his birthplace. In Granada, discover the beauty of the Alhambra’s palaces and gardens at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. In Seville, tour the Alcazar Palace and the Cathedral of Seville, Spain’s largest cathedral and the third largest in the Christian world. Travel back in time in Cordoba, roaming through nearly one thousand columns and nineteen naves at a magnificent Mosque constructed by the Moors around 785 A.D. and converted into a Christian cathedral in the 13th century.

Travel Notes: To enter Spain you must have a passport. Apply in person at a U.S. Passport Agency Office, local county courthouse or post office.  You also may want to obtain an international driver’s license if you plan to drive in the country. The nearest airport to Royal Aloha Spain is Malaga where you may reserve a rental car.  Please note that most U.S. automobile insurance is not valid in Spain.