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Comparisons, destinations and practical guides.
A Palace on Rails: The 1920s Carriages of the Al Ándalus
Belle Époque coaches built for British royalty on the Côte d'Azur — restored for a journey through Spain.…
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Best Time to Ride the Al Ándalus
The Al Ándalus runs in spring and autumn. Here's how to choose your departure.…
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What's Included on the Al Ándalus
From your cabin to every excursion, dinner and glass of sherry — exactly what the fare covers.…
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Toledo: The City of Three Cultures
Above a bend of the Tagus, the former capital where Christian, Jewish and Muslim Spain met.…
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Jerez & Cádiz: Sherry, Horses and the Atlantic
Dancing horses, a tasting in a centuries-old bodega, and the oldest city in the West.…
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Seville: Where the Journey Begins
Orange trees, flamenco and the Real Alcázar — the Andalusian capital and the heart of the Al Ándalus.…
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Córdoba & the Mezquita: A Forest of Arches
Once the capital of Islamic Spain, Córdoba holds one of the great buildings of humanity.…
Read more →The Best Luxury Trains in Spain, Compared
Al Ándalus, El Transcantábrico, Costa Verde Express and La Robla — where each goes and who they suit.…
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Al Ándalus vs Costa Verde Express: Two Sides of Spain
The grand south or the green north coast? How Spain's Al Ándalus and Costa Verde Express compare.…
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Al Ándalus vs El Transcantábrico: Southern Splendour or the Green North?
Spain's two most famous luxury trains travel opposite ends of the country. Here is how to choose.…
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