Enjoying Andalusia by the Famous Al Andalus Train
There are many ways to enjoy Andalusia. Most tourists play it safe
with the normal mode of tour buses or rental cars. Some adventurous
tourists may choose a more scenic option: lounge cars.
These
are the famous train options to view Andalusia.
Stylish
and comfortable
One of the more exciting ways to view
Andalusia is the “Al Andalus” train with lounge cars that were
built around 1928 to 1930. The Al Andalus is a special tourist train
that is spacious and stylish offering comfort and best of services
throughout the journey across Andalusia.
The Al Andalus has
several lounges that are designed to serve meals and drinks with on
board live entertainment. There is a piano lounge car where live
music is available every night as guests sit to relax or chat over a
glass of wine or juice.
There are large windows to look out as
one gets comfortable on one of those cozy armchairs. The service
carriages are available for service on a twenty-four hour basis for
the convenience of guests.
The Al-Andalus can accommodate 64
passengers with its 20 superior suites and 12 standard suites which
have air conditioning, mini bar, full bathroom and twin beds.
Tour
journey
The Al-Andalus goes to many major cities in
Andalusia such as Granada, Ronda, Cádiz, Jerez and Sanlucar. Guests
can enjoy the scenic views through the large carriage windows while
having their meals; the impressive mountain range greets the guests
upon arriving at Ronda.
The magnificent El Tajo canyon holds
Ronda as it perches majestically with a bridge. Ronda offers a rich
bullfighting history that stretches back to the Roman epoch. Guests
would view bullrings and other astounding sights around the mountains
with lunch on the train. Cadiz will welcome the guests with more
spectacular sights and historical monuments before guests turn in for
the night.
The Al-Andalus will take the guests to Jerez where
they can visit bodegas and taste some fine sherry; this is the local
wine produce that is renowned worldwide. Al-Andalus guests would be
enlightened on the wine production processes and wine types with some
tasting of fine sherry, vacances
costa brava .
Guests can also enjoy some time at the
Equestrian Art School to watch trained horses performing. There is a
nearby town, Sanlucar de Barrameda, which is worth a visit as well as
dropping in on Doñana National Park. This is Europe’s largest
ecological reserve that has been proclaimed a World heritage site.
The afternoon can be a delightful cruise on River
Guadalquivir before the Al-Andalus takes the guests to Sevilla. There
are many impressive attractions here; the bell-tower Giralda; the
Alcázar; the Cathedral; the Tower of Gold and others.
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