Day tours in Algarve & surroundings
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Tuesday
Morning departure, driving through the Andalusian countryside to the fabulous and historic city of Seville. City sightseeing tour
with possibility of visiting the magnificent XV century Cathedral (entrance not included), the Tower of Gold and wander in the
quaint streets of Bairro Santa Cruz, originally the Jewish quarter of this historic city . spend some time shopping in the famous
departmental store "El Corte Ingles". Drive to Algeciras for overnight in a 3 star hotel.
Wednesday
Morning departure to Gibraltar where you will have the chance to explore the main shopping street and take an escorted tour in
minibus to the Rock of Gibraltar, from where you can admire the breathtaking views of Africa and the spectacular cliffs, visit
the Europe's only free-ranging monkeys and Saint Michael's Cave. After luchtime, return to the Algarve through Ruta Del Toro.
Note: Passport required.
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...Sevilla is the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of Andalusia and of the
province of Sevilla. Seville is more than two thousand years old. The passage of the various people instrumental in
its growth has left the city with a distinct personality, and a large and well-preserved historical center. Seville
certainly is one of the most beloved places by visitors to Spain. Although today Moorish influence is
architectonically most evident - Andalucia was occupied by Moors for about 800 years - it has been a cultural
center long before. The fertility of this land and its favorised climate with mild winters and about 3000 hours of sun
per year, made Phoenicians and Carthaginians settle here. Later came Romans, Vandals, Visigoths, Moors (from
712 to 1248) left their marks. The city retains many Moorish features, including large sections of the city wall.
Later, the city experienced another golden age of development brought about by wealth accumulating from the
awarding of a monopoly of trade with the Spanish territories in the New World. Among monuments, the most
important are the city's cathedral was built from 1401–1519 after the Reconquista on the former site of the city's
mosque. It is amongst the largest of all medieval and Gothic cathedrals, in terms of both area and volume. The
interior is the longest nave in Spain, and is lavishly decorated, with a large quantity of gold evident. The Cathedral
reused some columns and elements from the mosque, and, most famously, the Giralda, originally a minaret, was
converted into a bell tower. The Alcázar facing the cathedral has developed from the city's old Moorish Palace;
construction was begun in 1181 and continued for over 500 years, mainly in Mudéjar style, but also in
Renaissance. Its gardens are a blend of Moorish, Andalusian, and Christian traditions. The Torre del Oro was
built by the Almohad dynasty as watchtower and defensive barrier on the river...
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…Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the Strait of
Gibraltar. The narrow neck separates Europe from Africa and provides the only link between the Atlantic Ocean and the
Mediterranean Sea. The territory shares a border with Spain to the north. Gibraltar has historically been an important base.
The name of the territory is derived from the Arabic, meaning "mountain of Tariq", who led the initial incursion into Iberia in
advance of the main Moorish force in 711. When you first see the Rock of Gibraltar, whether it is from the air, from the sea or
from either the Costa del Sol or the western end of the Bay, it is its impressive stature, towering isolated above the surrounding
countryside. Being limestone, the Rock which is geologically very different from the surrounding landscape, is riddled with caves.
For the person interested in natural history, whether it is on land or sea, Gibraltar is incredibly rich and full of surprises at any
time of the year. It is a combination of geographical location, climate and a unique history, together with the preservation of
areas of habitat, that has made it a tiny paradise for wildlife…
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