Cosmopolitan Spain Traveler - Summer '19

Cosmopolitan Spain Traveler

The Al Andalus , El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo and El Transcantábrico Clásico are authentic gems of the historical railway heritage, which over the course of several days travel the most representative places of Spanish geography. Itineraries that combine landscape, nature, art, culture and haute cuisine and make an unforgettable experience, whose unrepeatable sensations begin at the same moment we get on one of these magnificent vintage trains. Part of the success of these trains, in addition to their undeniable attractiveness itself, lies in a varied offer with multiple alternatives in terms of travel time and fares, which make it possible even to make tailor-made journeys. The travel proposals on all departures and itineraries of the luxury tourist trains include accommodations aboard the train, which stops overnight at a station along the route so that travelers may rest; bus transfers and tour guides for the day trips; and a culinary offering worthy of the most exquisite gourmets, both on board the train as well as in the restaurants in the citie visited.

Collectively, the experience and the quality of the services provided have allowed Renfe’s tourist trains to become a world reference in the luxury rail sector.

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Al Andalus - Granada Train Station

Al Andalus

The Al Andalus Train has a maximum capacity of 64 passengers distributed in 12 standard suites and 20 superior suites. Five of the suite cars were built in France in the late 1920s belong to the same series as those used by a member of the British monarchy for their holiday trips between Calais and the Cote d’Azur. Its “Belle Époque” spirit has been respected in terms of decoration and atmosphere, and the new additions affect, above all, the introduction of cutting-edge technical advances.

In addition, the train also has four saloon cars - true railway treasures of the 1920s - which serve as the common areas for the leisure enjoyment of the passengers. There are two restaurant cars, Alhambra and Gibralfaro; a bar car, Giralda; and another lounge car, Medina

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