Andalusia Tour 5

We set off towards the Atlantic Ocean, destination Cadiz, thought to be the oldest city in the West. Seventeenth-century bastions surround the city along the whole promontory, and from the lovely promenade you enjoy splendid views of the bay and the ocean. The cathedral is a great neoclassical building and, climbing the bell tower, you get an overall view of the city. We then continue to Jerez de la Frontera, famous for its "bodegas", the cellars where fine wines age; we visit the one of Tio Pepe, the many wine tastings, the strong smell of the cellars and the heat that envelops us intoxicate even teetotallers. We then visit the gardens (jacarandas here too) and the cathedral; the evening stroll through the city is a bit of a disappointment.

The next morning we leave for Ronda, perched on a cliff; the Puente Nuevo joins the old town and the new, here you breathe a completely different atmosphere, we visit the Plaza de Toro, in the little shops you can find all the Andalusian crafts, with that touch of Arab influence. We head back towards Malaga and the Andalusia tour comes to an end. It was a wonderful experience, helped along positively by Ramon, the Spanish tour guide, truly well-prepared and funny as can be. The period is optimal too; the tour can be done until the end of June, in summer the heat becomes truly torrid. Those who have also visited Morocco say this experience was better, from the point of view of the preservation of the Arab monuments.