Alhambra means 'the red one' referring to the colour of the mountain it was built on. It is the best preserved Arab palace of its epoch with fortifications dating back to the 9th century. It was a residence of kings from the 13th century, plus a fortress, palace and city all rolled into one

The largest natural lake in the Iberian peninsula and is a haven for birds with over 170 different species especially the flamingoes.In 1988 it was declared a zone of special interest for birds

A subsiduary of the Donkey Sanctuary in the UK, El Refugio was set up in 2002 and now provides a safe haven for donkeys and mules from throughout Europe

is to your taste, the famous bullring is worth a visit.

40 hectares of untouched nature housing a number of species of wolves, plus horse riding and a petting zoo