Where to stay in Andalusia
Marbella polish or Cádiz wildness: two very different versions of the southern coast
Specific guides to Andalusia
Focused comparisons to choose the right area and hotel for the trip you actually want.
Spain in December: where to go, from the first snow to winter sun
December is the month Spain stops pretending to be a beach country. Four kinds of trip — snow in the Pyrenees, sun in the Canaries, a city lit for Christmas and a dinner worth the journey — nine hotels, and the dates that move everything.
13 October 2026 · 10 min read
Spanish cities in winter: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Granada and Córdoba
The months when the cities belong to the people who live in them: shorter queues, lower rates, museums at their best and a sun that still comes out at lunchtime.
22 September 2026 · 7 min read
Winter sun without the long flight: Lanzarote, Marrakech and the southern coasts
Where the sun still works between December and February, what each place is actually good for, and the hotels we rate in each — from a volcanic island at 21 °C to a riad in the medina.
22 September 2026 · 8 min read
Spain in October: the month that splits in half
October is not one month in Spain, it is two. Until the 25th it is the end of summer, with a Mediterranean still at 19–23°C. That night the clocks go back and the sun sets before half past six. Book each half differently.
16 September 2026 · 9 min read
Spain in November: where to go, and what it is really like
November is the month Spain splits in two. One half keeps a sea you can swim in; the other trades the beach for cities you can finally walk. Four kinds of November trip, eight hotels, and an honest account of what closes.
16 September 2026 · 9 min read
Seville, Córdoba and Granada in autumn: four hotels to explore on foot
By October the heat has eased in Andalusia's cities, and they are made for walking again: courtyards, rooftops and old quarters at an easier pace. Four city hotels to do it from.
14 September 2026 · 7 min read
Andalusia: good to know
Should you stay near Marbella or on the Costa de la Luz?
Choose Marbella for full-service hotels, beach clubs, golf and easy luxury. Choose the Costa de la Luz for Atlantic beaches, Vejer and a smaller-scale, slower stay.
When is southern Andalusia warm but less crowded?
May, June, September and early October usually offer the best balance. The Atlantic side is windier and often feels cooler than Marbella.
Do you need a car for these hotels?
A transfer can be enough for a resort stay around Marbella. A car is strongly recommended for Vejer, the Cádiz beaches and multi-stop coastal trips.