Seville - Ronda - Granada

SEVILLE

Checked out my hostel 0730hr and go for breakfast at Bar El Comercio. 

After breakfast and took a tram (1.20eur) in Plaza Nueva to Plaza San Sebastian.

 JAMON SANDWICH (4eur)

 1/2 portion CHURROS (1.20eur)
This is very similar like the youtiao we had in home.

  HOT CHOCOLATE (2eur)

SAN SEBASTIAN BUS STATION

0930hr, took Los Amarillos Bus (12.70eur) to Ronda.

Journey: 1hr45mins

I bought the ticket 2 days ago, there are limited trip per day from Seville. So buy the ticket 1-2 days earlier if you had confirmed the itinerary. Their website stated 0930hr bus will arrive at 1045hr is incorrect, we only reached 1115hr.

 RONDA

Reached 1115hr, leave my luggage in the bus station. Rate charged by per hour basis.

PLAZA DE TOROS (Bull Ring)

Entry: 7eur

PUENTE NUEVO BRIDGE

EL TAJO

ALAMEDA DEL TAJO

PLAZA DUQESA DE PARCENT

SHOPPING STREET

I had initially bought bus ticket to Malaga then to Granada but last minute changed my plan and buy another train ticket to Granada directly from Ronda. Granada train station is under renovation this time and they had arranged bus transfer and the journey went very smoothly.

RONDA TRAIN STATION

Ronda to Granada

Journey: 2hr30mins

Paid additional 20.10eur and I can reached Granada 4hrs earlier.

GRANADA

Reached Granada train station at 1610hr and took a cab (8eur +2 eur tips) to my hostal. Granada is one of the city that offers free tapas. Every drink you ordered they will give you a tapa. And Alhambra is anther attraction not to be missed! Book at least 40 days in advance. I had booked 55 days in advance and the ticket was already 70-80% sold out.

HOSTAL RODRI

57eur for 2 nights

Very comfortable and extremely clean room. Toiletries, hair dryer all included.

THE GRANADA CATHEDRAL

 

I had booked Alhambra ticket months in advance and I need to pick up the ticket at La Caixa ATM.

Had went to the Tienda de La Alhambra but the Queue is too long.

CARRERA DEL DARRO

LOS DIAMANTES

They have 3 outlets here, served seafood Tapas. Come early as all of their outlet will be packed in the late afternoon.

FRIED CLAMS

Good!

DEEP FRIED FISH NUGGETS

DEEP FRIED SHRIMPS (12eur) half portion

This is seriously good, best with beer.

CALLE NAVAS

Street full of restaurants and bars.

The first llaollao I saw in Spain.

Medium + 3 topping (3.20eur)

Bought 4 of these hand painted saucer. 1.95eur each 

Seville - Cordoba

2nd day in SEVILLE.

My hostel recommend me to go Plaza De America and it took me 40mins to stroll over. 

TURISIMO

PLAZA DE AMERICA

It is just mins away from Plaza de Espana

LA FLOR DE MI VINA

Another nice tapas place in centro.

Located just 50metre away from my hostel, hidden gem in a small back alley.

I do not have much time and only have 15mins for the meal and to rush for my bus. However, still a satisfied meal:) Most Tapas around 2.50-3.50eur. Very reasonable.

Another MUST COME when in Seville.

This 2 items was recommended by the server.

Total bill including a beer: 6.50eur

STEWED IBERICA (2.50eur)

GRILLED SMALL SQUID (2.50eur)

This is amazing!!! The Squid is nicely and burst out juice when you bites on it. The charred taste is a plus!

 PLAZA DE ARMAS STATION

Took ALSA Bus 13.72eur (return)f rom Seville to Cordoba.

Journey for one way: 2hrs.

Train available, return will cost 40-60eur.

CORDOBA

Reached 1520hr.

CORDOBA BUS STATION

CORDOBA TRAIN STATION

Just directly opposite the bus station.

Diagonally across the street, take Bus #3 to the Centro.

1.20eur each ride

The bus stop opposite this bridge (approx 5-6 stops).

Walk about 7-8 mins to the ROMAN BRIDGE.

PUERTA DEL PUENTE 

View of Alcazar and Mezquita.

MEZQUITA CATHEDRAL DE CORDOBA

ALCAZAR

PUBLIC TOILET

JEWISH QUARTER

Leave Cordoba at 1845hr.

SEVILLE

Reached 2045hr.

Went to another bar in Alfafa recommended by the hostel. 

LA BODEGA

The place is almost packed. Lots of varieties and with English menu.

TINTO DE VERANO (Summer wine) 1.25eur

CHICK PEA (2.35eur)

DEEP FRIED FISH (7.50eur) plato

FRIED HAM AND BLUE CHEESE ROLL (2.35eur)