It's true, I love a good train journey, sitting and watching the world go by from the comfort of my train seat. With autumn and winter's cooler seasons I'm planning a few trips around Spain, from a starting point in Marbella. Sevilla and Madrid from Malaga sounds appealing (although quite easy to drive to Sevilla from Marbella), but whilst researching I've also found out its possible to take an air conditioned train from Tangiers to Marrakesh from Tangier Ville train station. Here are a few links from my research which make interesting reading:Check out the site http://www.seat61.com/ - a fantastic personal website by a 'career railwayman' who's travelled the world by train. Mark Smith, known as 'the man in seat sixty-one', is recognised by the Times, Telegraph, First Choice and Wanderlust Travel Awards as the guru of train travel worldwide. He doesn't look anywhere near as geeky as you would imagine. Read his guide to travel by train in Spain.
This summer, the Times newspaper featured Mark's suggestions of 'best train trips around Europe' - which included details of how to get to Marrakesh from Tangier Ville train station on the 'real-life Marrakesh Express' - Morocco's air-conditioned trains. Read more details here.
I haven't got as far as working out how to book seats and timetables yet but probably visiting Renfe website will answer a few questions. For visitors in Puerto Banus/Marbella - you can also book and purchase train tickets from the travel agent counter at El Corte Ingles department store.
A great reason to base yourself in Marbella during autumn and winter - apart from the great climate, world-class golf, lovely restaurants and reasons to get dressed up (and reasons not to) - is that its a great base to visit some of Spain's best landmarks and cities and some of North Africa's too.
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