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Spain

Andalusia
Andalusia

Almería
Cádiz
Córdoba
Granada
Huelva
Jaén
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Málaga
European Regional
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Seville

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Introduction 1
Introduction
Getting to Know Andalusia 2
The Land, Climate History, art and nature. These
and Services 2 three words summarize the
History 4 essence of the region with the
The Legado Andalusí 6 warmest winter temperatures
Artistic Legacy 6 on the European mainland.
Natural Wealth 9 Ireland Andalusia (Andalucía in Spanish)
A Journey through the Capital Dublin United has always held an irresistible
Cities and Provinces of Andalusia 10 Kingdom attraction for travelers. The Almería and Málaga. Cádiz
Almería 10 second largest autonomous has its bay and Huelva, the
Cádiz 15 London community in Spain in area but marshlands. Olive trees are
Córdoba 21 the most populous population, the symbols of Jaén.
Granada 26 it brings together two continents
Huelva 33 at its vertex. Africa and Europe But the charm of Andalusia does
Jaén 38 Paris seem to merge in this land of not radiate solely from its capital
Málaga 43 contrasts, mild temperatures, cities. The outlying regions house
Seville 49 long golden beaches, craggy a good part of the attractions
Recreation and Events 54 France
mountains and vast plains, where many travelers prefer.
Useful Information 61 Cantabrian Sea the cities and towns boast Sunbathing on beaches of fine
historically rich monuments. sand, enjoying winter sports at
the southernmost ski resort in
Andalusia is bathed by both the Old Continent or discovering
Portugal SPAIN Atlantic and Mediterranean the attraction of the history
waters. Five of its eight provinces surrounding the ancient churches
Lisbon Madrid have outlets to the ocean or sea. and palaces scattered throughout
Seville is the capital of a region this southern land are only a
with more than 7,300,000 few of the many possibilities
Atlantic Ocean Andalusia inhabitants. The Giralda is the Andalusia has to offer.
Mediterranean
Sea symbol of this city embraced by
the Guadalquivir, a river which The region is endowed with a
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traverses the lands of Andalusia wide-range of high-quality,
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from east to west. modern facilities for tourists.
Satisfying the wishes of the most
The Alhambra palace, one of the demanding visitors is not a
most visited monuments in the difficult task in a land steeped
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 Getting to
Know Andalusia
The Land,
Climate and Services
Andalusia extends along the
southern part of Spain. It is the
second largest autonomous
community in the country with
eight provinces occupying
87,268 square kilometers.
An ocean and sea embrace its
southern coast; the wild
Atlantic breaks upon the
coasts of Huelva and Cádiz,
while the calm Mediterranean
partially bathes Cádiz, Málaga,
Granada and Almería. The
regions of Extremadura,
Castilla-La Mancha and Murcia
form the northern border and
Portugal lies to the west.
The rugged mountain pass
of Despeñaperros joins the
plateau to the Guadalquivir
Cazorla in Jaén
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Valley. The long mountainous
strip of Sierra Morena extends
from here and runs along
the northern edge of the
provinces of Jaén, Córdoba,
Seville and Huelva. Below it
is the basin of the longest
and mightiest river in
Andalusia, the Guadalquivir,
which is navigable from
Seville. The Andalusian
lowlands form an area of
marshes that are ideal for
growing crops requiring a
lot of water.
Sierra Nevada is the most
important range in the
Penibético massif.
This majestic mountain
range boasts two of the
highest peaks in the Iberian
peninsula: Mulhacén
(3,481 meters) and Veleta
(3,398 meters). The range
extends its rolling flanks
until reaching the Serranía
de Ronda, giving way to
La Axarquía in Málaga.
In Granada rise the high
plateaus of Baza and Huéscar,
while Almería is occupied
largely by the Tabernas desert,
the only one in Europe.
Furthermore, Andalusia is
sprinkled with areas boasting
different microclimates.
The coast of Andalusia
receives more than three
thousand hours of sunshine
Cabo de Gata-Nijar Nature Park. Almería
a year. It is not surprising
that this region is one of the
warmest in Europe.
The temperate Mediterranean
climate boasts hot dry
summers and winters with
mild temperatures. Rainfall is
irregular. Andalusia is a land
of contrasts, even with
regards to the climate.
The almost nonexistent
rainfall in regions such as the
Tabernas desert in Almería
contrasts sharply with the
high annual rainfall recorded
in the Sierra de Grazalema in
Cádiz, one of the rainiest
areas in Spain. And there’s
more, the mountain cold
in Sierra Nevada contrasts
sharply with the mild climate
found on the Tropical
Coast. In a distance of only
33 kilometers, you can go
from 10 degrees below
zero to 22 above zero
Centigrade, all in the same
province of Granada.
Andalusia has a dense
network of highways,
motorways and toll roads.
The Autovía de Andalusia,
also called the N-IV, crosses
Despeñaperros and connects
the plateau called the Meseta
with the capital cities of
Córdoba, Seville and Cádiz,
passing through important
cities along the banks of the
Guadalquivir. The A-92 links
Seville and Granada with the
region of Murcia, while
the Autopista del Quinto
Centenario starts out in
Seville and ends in Huelva.
The National road N-630 starts
out in Seville and leads to
the region of Extremadura.
The Autovía Bailén-Granada
traverses Jaén and the Autovía
del Mediterraneo runs along
a large part of the coast.
The extensive transportation
network is also reflected in
the railroads. The high-speed
train called the AVE connects
Seville with Madrid. Two
international airports, Pablo
Ruiz Picasso in Málaga and
San Pablo in Seville, welcome
the majority of travelers
arriving by plane. The airports
in Córdoba, Almería, Granada
and Jerez de la Frontera link
these cities with the leading
Spanish capitals.
Algeciras is the most important
seaport in Andalusia. The ports
at Almería, Motril, Cádiz,
Huelva, Málaga and Seville
must also be added. There are
38 marinas along the
Andalusian coast.
History
Legends say that the Greek
god Hercules separated
Europe from Africa at the
Strait of Gibraltar, creating
the Mediterranean Sea.
Hercules, son of Zeus, became
a special symbol and his image
can be seen today on the coat
of arms of the green and
white Andalusian flag along
with the two legendary
columns. But Andalusia had
already awakened a special
interest among the most
primitive peoples. It is
believed that the earliest
settlers from the Neolithic
period came into Europe from
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Bolonia. Cádiz
Africa through the Andalusian
lands. The Tartessians
inhabited the region from the
Bronze Age. Later came the
Iberians. In 1100 B.C. the
Phoenicians founded Gadir,
present-day Cádiz, considered
the oldest city in Europe.
Greeks and Carthaginians
arrived later. But it would be
in the third century B.C. when
Rome incorporated this land,
called Baetica, into its empire.
During seven centuries, this
province provided metals, oil,
wheat and wine. In exchange,
it received a language and a
solid infrastructure.
Furthermore, Trajan and
Adrian, two of the most
illustrious emperors, were
born here. The decline of
Rome would bring the
Vandals from the other side
of the Rhine river to settle
in the Guadalquivir Valley.
But their presence did
not last long.
In 711 the Moors crossed over
from Africa and the new
culture flourished throughout
these lands. For eight
centuries the Arab civilization
caused Al-Andalus (the Arabic
name for Islamic Spain) to
become the most prosperous,
advanced and refined region
in the Western world.
The Caliphate of Córdoba
radiated riches and
knowledge. This legacy still
pervades the eight Andalusian
provinces.
The political breakdown of
the Arab empire encouraged
the Christian kings to
complete what is known as
the Christian Reconquest. In
the year 1212, Christian troops
were victorious at Las Navas
de Tolosa, north of Jaén.
In 1236 Córdoba fell and in
1248 Seville. But Castile would
have to wait more than two
centuries until definitively
ending the Muslim presence
on the Iberian Peninsula.
In 1492 the Catholic
Monarchs, Ferdinand and
Isabella, entered into Granada
La Menga Cave in Antequera.
Málaga
and expelled the last Moorish
king, Boabdil. That same year
at the port of Palos de la
Frontera, three ships set sail
captained by Christopher
Columbus. It was the
beginning of the discovery
of America.
The 16th century was the
most profitable one for
Seville. For 150 years Seville
was the economic center of
the world. Ships laden with
gold and silver arrived at its
port. These riches helped
build the imposing buildings,
churches and monuments that
still remain for all to see.
The ensuing centuries
would fill Andalusia with
chiaroscuro. Romantic
travelers at the beginning
of the 19th century would
gather up all these
contradictions in their
writings.
The 19th century began with
the Peninsular War, called
the War of Independence in
Spain. The Andalusians
thwarted the Napoleanic
Caravel at La Rabida. Huelva
invasion in Cádiz with heroic
feats. In the year 1808,
Spanish troops crushed the
French at the Battle of Bailén.
From this upheaval, the first
Spanish Constitution emerged
in 1812.
Present-day Andalusia is a
prosperous region which bases
its economy on industry,
agriculture and tourism.
In 1981 the Statute of
Autonomy was approved.
The Andalusian Parliament
is the institution which
represents the will of the
people, and the Junta de
Andalucía is the governing
autonomous body.
The Legado
Andalusí
The Legado Andalusí is a
touristic and cultural project
to recover and promote
the historic legacies of a
civilization which endured
for more than eight centuries
in the southern Iberian
peninsula. Headquartered in
Granada at the Corral del
Carbón, the Legado Andalusí
has designed seven tourist
routes crisscrossing the eight
provinces of Andalusia. These
routes include: the Caliphate
Route, linking Córdoba and
Granada, which travels
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through towns of white
architecture and protected
natural spaces such as the
Sierra Subbética; the
Washington Irving Route,
in honor of the 19th century
American writer and traveler,
which connects Seville and
Granada and journeys
through towns with an
important Arab past including
Carmona, Antequera and Loja;
and the Route of the Nasrids,
which begins in Navas de
Tolosa in the province of Jaen
and continues south to
Granada passing through
monumental cities such
as Úbeda and Baeza.
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Artistic Legacy
The archeological sites
preserved in Andalusia are a
testimonial to the importance
this region had for its first
settlers. Neolithic tribes
settled in the Guadalquivir
Valley. In other areas, such as
Antequera (Málaga), there are
important dolmen, similar to
the ones in Valencina de la
Concepción (Seville) or
Trigueros (Huelva). The
Phoenicians founded Gadir,
present-day Cádiz. From this
culture, splendid sarcophagi
have been recovered which
today can be seen in the
museum of Cádiz. In Jaén the
Iberians settled. The Iberians
were a pre-Roman people
which had a very organized
commercial activity.
The museum of Jaén houses
sculptures of extraordinary
value. In addition, the Roman
world can be admired in the
archeological settlements of
Itálica and Carmona in Seville.
The Islamic legacy is scattered
throughout Andalusia, but it
is in the cities of Granada and
Córdoba where it has left the
most abundant inheritance.
The Alhambra palace and the
Mezquita or Great Mosque,
both declared World Heritage
Sites, are two of the most
visited historic and artistic
sites in the world. Mosques,
Seville’s Cathedral
castles and watchtowers are
sprinkled throughout the
Andalusian lands, justifying
the eight centuries of riches
of Al-Andalus, a place of
encounter and clashing of
Muslim and Christian cultures.
The arrival of the Castilian
kings in Andalusia brought
with it the proliferation of
buildings and monuments in
the Gothic style. Jaén,
gateway of the Christian
troops, would be the first to
embrace this new
artistic style. In cities
such as Úbeda and
Baeza, churches
and palaces
abound, as well as
mansions and civil
buildings which
would take
on Renaissance airs with the
passing years. But it would be
in Seville where the Gothic
style would acquire all of its
grandeur. The finest example
is the Cathedral, the grandest
construction from the end of
the Middle Ages.
The Renaissance is
represented in the main
squares of numerous towns in
the provinces of Jaén and
Granada. The Palace of
Charles V in Granada, within
the Alhambra complex, and
Jaén’s Cathedral are the best
examples of this style of
architecture.
As to the baroque, we must
call attention to the richness
of this style in towns in the
province of Seville, especially
Écija and Carmona. Dozens of
temples, convents and
monasteries were built in the
baroque style throughout
the Andalusian territory.
The Cartuja in Granada is
one of the most significant
examples, but it is not the
only one. In towns in the
province of Córdoba such as
Priego and Lucena, we find
the ornately decorated shrines
of La Asunción and San
Mateo, respectively.
Colonial architecture which
proliferated in Andalusia
because of the wealth
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Córdoba’s Mezquita
brought back from the
Americas is evident in
buildings such as the Archivo
de Indias in Seville, the
Monastery of La Rábida in
Huelva, and the Cathedral
in Cádiz.
Popular architecture has
influenced the white
farmhouses sprinkled
throughout the Andalusian
countryside. On the other
hand, the bullrings in cities
such as Ronda have helped
shape the so-called Romantic
architecture.
In the 20th century, Andalusia
was caught up in the new
European architectural trends.
Industrial, modernist, historicist
and modern buildings are
found throughout the region.
The 1992 Universal Exposition
left an abundant legacy in
Seville.
Natural Wealth
Seventeen percent of the area
of Andalusia is classified as a
protected natural area.
The region has two national
parks, Doñana and Sierra
Nevada, and twenty-two
nature reserves, chiefly
occupying wetlands that are
ideal for the preservation of
the rich flora and fauna.
The ecological map of
Andalusia is completed
with over thirty natural
environments, a more general
classification which basically
includes areas of geological
wealth.
Doñana and Sierra Nevada
were declared Biosphere
Reserves by the UNESCO, a
title which has also been
bestowed upon five other
natural areas: Sierra de las
Nieves in Málaga, Sierra de
Sierra Nevada National Park. Granada
Grazalema in Cádiz, Cabo de
Gata in Almería, Marismas del
Odiel in Huelva, and Cazorla,
Segura y las Villas in Jaén.
This latter park is the largest
in Spain and the second
largest in Europe.
The coast encompasses a good
part of Andalusia’s natural
wealth. Along the coast we
find Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Nature Park in Almería, the
Bay of Cádiz, and the Doñana
National Park, among others.
The Andalusian coast is
divided into four sections;
the Almería Coast occupies
the province of the same
name, the Tropical Coast is
located in the province of
Granada, the Costa del
Sol (Sun Coast) is in Málaga,
and last but not least, Cádiz
and Huelva share the Costa
de la Luz (Coast of Light).
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The fortress continues to
dominate the capital where
styles and influence from the
nearby African coast still
persist. The 10th century
fortification is the largest built
by the Arabs on the Iberian
Peninsula. The ramparts
enclose lovely landscaped
gardens and spacious
outbuildings crowned by high
towers, including an impressive
keep. From the adjoining hill
of San Cristóbal (2) a sweeping
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century neoclassical doorway.
Almería’s artistic wealth can
also be admired in churches further up in the Plaza de 1 Alcazaba
such as San Juan (7), built over Alfonso XIII (10) rises the 2 San Cristóbal hill
the remains of an Arab Basilica of Nuestra Señora del 3 Cathedral
mosque. Inside, the mihrab is Mar (11), a historic artistic 4 Convent of Las Puras
of interest, a sacred niche for monument which houses an 5 Bishop’s Palace
praying facing in the direction image of the patroness of 6 Royal Hospital
of Mecca. Next to the Paseo Almería. The street of 7 Church of San Juan
de Almería (8) is the Cervantes La Rambla de Belén (12) 8 Paseo de Almería
Theater (9) and the Círculo divides the old quarter of the 9 Cervantes Theater
Mercantil. One street city from the new. At the end
10 Plaza de Alfonso XIII
of the tree-lined boulevard is
11 Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Mar
the port. It is here where
12 La Rambla de Belén
singular industrial architecture
Alcazaba can be seen, including a ship 13 Ship loader
loader (13), an engineering 14 Zapillo beach
structure made of iron.
The Playa del Zapillo (14) is Tourist Information
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in the city within the most
populated neighborhood
in Almería.
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CABO DE GATA-NÍJAR
NATURE PARK
The Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Nature Park is located at the
eastern end of the gulf of
Almería. Its 45 kilometers
of nearly deserted coastline
presides over a volcanic
landscape which records its
highest points in the Sierra
de Gata, a mountainous strip
serving as a parapet to the
rain. In this semi-desert
Cabo de Gata
Zapillo beach
landscape, traveling dunes,
salt marshes and hidden coves
can be found. The most
famous beaches are
Genoveses and Mónsul, as
well as Arco in the town
of Los Escullos and Peñon
Blanco, next to La Isleta
del Moro. The Cabo de Gata
lighthouse, next to the
lookout called Mirador de
las Sirenas, rises over the
southernmost promontory
of the park. From here there
is a road leading to San Jose,
a small seaside village within
the nature park that serves
as the starting point for
numerous itineraries. At
Las Amoladeras, in the midst
of steppe vegetation, there is
a visitor and exhibit center.
Los Escullos
A road starts out in San
Miguel de Cabo de Gata and
leads to the fishing village of
La Almadraba de Monteleva.
Huge mounds of salt are piled
up on the outskirts of the
town. Nearby at the bird-
watching observatory, it is
possible to see a large variety
of birds using the vast body
of water on their migratory
route.
THE COAST
A vast landscape of
greenhouses growing fruits
and vegetables dots the
length of the Almería Coast.
In the Campo de Dalías in
western Almería, there are
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towns such as Adra with a
marina which attracts many
visitors in the summer. Fine
beaches including Balanegra
and Balerma take us to tourist
resorts such as Almerimar,
south of El Ejido. A landscape
of salt works leads to
Roquetas de Mar, a town
which proudly shows its
visitors the tower of Santa
Ana castle. Skirting the coast,
the fishing town of Aguadulce
has exchanged its desert-like
landscape for a white sea of
greenhouses.
The eastern coast is less
populated. It is here where
the Cabo de Gata Nature Park
interrupts the coastal strip
with nearly deserted beaches
and secluded coves. Outside
the protected area lies
Carboneras, sprinkled with
buildings inspired by North
African architecture. The town
enjoys beaches such as
Torre Vieja, Martinicas and
Algarrobico. The proximity of
the Tabernas desert creates a
curious contrast, accentuated
by a vegetation consisting of
prickly pears, agave and palm
trees. Perched on a mountain,
Mojácar is a picturesque town
which has shown much
respect for the popular
architecture of whitewashed
houses. At its foot, residential
developments have grown up
by the sea, a sea which also
bathes the fishing and water
sports-oriented towns of
Garrucha and Vera, site of
some well-known nudist
beach centers.
TABERNAS DESERT
The Sierra de los Filabres, site
of the famed Calar Alto
Observatory opens the way to
the Tabernas desert, the only
one with these characteristics
in Europe. The natural area
has been the location of
dozens of films inspired by the
American Far West. In the
heart of this area, there are
still towns such as Far-West
that have served as sets for
many westerns filmed by
talented directors. Within this
arid region there are other
spots of great environmental
value, such as Sierra de
Alhamilla, the last
mountainous obstacle before
reaching the sea, and the
Karst in Yesos de Sorbas, a
geological formation carved
by nature.
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Cádiz
Cádiz (population 154,511)
is popularly known as "the
silver bowl". A large spit of
land connects the city to the
mainland. This ancient
Phoenician city known as
Gadir is surrounded by water
on three sides serving as
entrance to the bay.
Puerta de Tierra (1), a
17th century gate, provides
access to the oldest
continuously inhabited
city in the Western world.
The Cathedral (2), with
its back to the Atlantic, is
baroque and neoclassical in
style. Its tall dome, built at the
beginning of the 19th century,
is covered with glazed yellow
tiles. In the crypt, the mortal
remains of the world famous
Cádiz-born composer, Manuel
de Falla are buried.
A good part of the city’s
charm lies in its busy squares.
In the Plaza de San Juan
de Dios (3) stands the
Ayuntamiento (4) (Town Hall),
a white neoclassical building
that looks out on the port.
Other squares, especially the
Plaza de las Flores (5) and
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In the Plaza de España (7),
next to the Diputacion
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rises the monument to the
Cortes Liberales (9). Cádiz
also has churches of artistic
interest. In the interior of
the Church of El Rosario (10),
there are sculptures of
San Servando and San
Germán, patrons of the city.
Very nearby is the Plaza de
la Mina (11) and to one side
is the baroque Church of San
Francisco (12). The tree-lined
avenues of Apodaca (13) and
Marqués de Comillas (14) lead
to the Church of El Carmen
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Batería de la Candelaria (16),
in back of the temple, a
beautiful view is afforded
of the Bay of Cádiz, sprinkled
with boats going in and out
of the harbor.
San Felipe Neri (17), declared
a national monument, was the
site of the declaration of
Spain’s Constitution of 1812,
establishing Spanish liberties
and equality.
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The coast of Cádiz begins at
the fishing town of Sanlúcar
de Barrameda, at the mouth of
the Guadalquivir river, opposite
the Doñana National Park.
In addition to the renowned
wineries, the old fishing
quarter of Bajo de Guía has a
ferry to the opposite bank
of the Guadalquivir in the
province of Huelva. The seaside
resort of Chipiona is also a
pilgrimage center venerating
the Virgin Mary. Near the
beach stands the Sanctuary
of Nuestra Señora de Regla.
A long strip runs along the
coast to the seaside village of
Rota, situated at the entrance
to the Bay of Cádiz. Sancti
Petri, founded by the
Phoenicians, has one of the
most modern tourist resorts in
the region. Further down are
other villages including Conil,
Caños de Meca and Barbate.
Close to Zahara de los Atunes,
there are golden beaches such
as Bolonia, next to the Roman
ruins of Baelo Claudia.
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Tarifa is the southernmost
point in mainland Spain.
Looking out on the North
African Coast, the town has
wide beaches with strong
winds from the east. In the old
quarter rises Califal castle built
during the Arab occupation.
JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA
The province of Cádiz is a land
of sherry wines and horses.
One of the best examples is
Jerez de la Frontera, the
largest city in the province.
Numerous wineries are open
to the public, and it is possible
to taste the different wines
produced in this area.
Furthermore, Jerez is the
home of the Real Escuela
Andaluza de Arte Ecuestre
(Royal Andalusian School of
Equestrian Art). One day a
week, generally Thursdays,
the prestigious school puts
on a show with Cartujano
horses (a cross between
the Andalusian and Arabian
horse) and their skilled riders.
The artistic wealth of the city
is represented by El Salvador
Cathedral. In the interior,
paintings by artists such as
Zurbarán can be admired. Next
to the Cathedral stands the
11th century Alcázar, guardian
of an Arab mosque inside that
was later transformed into
the Church of Santa María
after the Christian conquest.
Near the Plaza del Arenal, one
of the busiest squares in the
city, stands the Church of
San Miguel with its notable
main altarpiece.
The Cabildo Municipal (former
Town Hall) is Mudejar in style.
Mudejar is a term which refers
to Muslim craftsman working
under Christian rule as well as
their style of architecture.
Next door is the Church of
San Dionisio, built in honor
of the patron of the city.
Jerez de la Frontera boasts
elegant mansions of local
aristocratic families. Next to
one of these ancestral homes
rises the Church Convent
of Santo Domingo. In the
interior, spacious 13th century
cloisters house diverse exhibits
throughout the year.
School of Equestrian Art
in Jerez de la Frontera
The Barrio de Santiago is one
of the most important quarters
in the city of Jerez. Still
preserved in this part of the
city are important sections of
the Moorish walls. Of interest
in the quarter is the Plaza de
San Juan where the Palace of
Pemartín stands, site of the
Centro Andaluz de Flamenco
(Andalusian Flamenco Center)
and the Church of Santiago
with its graceful tower. The
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la
Merced has an exquisite shrine
of silver where the patroness
of Jerez is venerated.
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THE ROUTE OF THE "WHITE
TOWNS"
About thirty municipalities
form one of the most
interesting routes in Andalusia.
The "White Towns" are
situated in the northern part of
the province of Cádiz and also
extend into the northwestern
part of Málaga province to
the Serranía de Ronda.
These picturesque hamlets are
often Arab in origin, and many
are perched on high hills.
The Grazalema Nature Park
is noted for the remarkable
Spanish fir called the
"pinsapo", found in the heart
of the route. The vast Nature
Park of Los Alcornocales is
located to the south.
The route begins at the
cliff-top setting of Arcos de
la Frontera. Of interest is the
Gothic Church of La Asunción,
as well as the view of the
rolling valley of the Guadalete
river. Starting out from here is
a succession of white-washed
houses, steep streets and
squares fragrant with flowers.
Such are the villages of Bornos,
Villamartín, Pardo del Rey,
El Bosque and Benamahoma.
The town of Ubrique has
become particularly famous for
its hand-crafted leather goods.
The charming village of
Grazalema is set at the foot of
the Sierra del Pinar, near dense
patches of cork and holm oak.
A road leads up to the Puerto
de las Palomas, a mountain
pass where a grove of Spanish
fir can be admired. Zahara de
la Sierra is a diminutive town
set on a cliff overlooking a
reservoir.
The route continues on
through the villages of
Algodonales, El Gástor and
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Olvera. The latter is considered
one of the most enchanting
villages in the region.
Of interest is the Church of
San José with two graceful
towers, along with a Moorish
castle. Nestled in the province
of Málaga are other small
villages, including Montejaque,
Benaoján and Cortes de la
Frontera which display the
same picture-postcard white
architecture found in the
province of Cádiz.
Medina Sidonia to the south of
the Route of the White Towns
is well-known for numerous
ranches that raise fighting bulls
in the vicinity. The Church of
the Santísima Virgen Coronada
is one of the most significant
examples of Late Gothic
architecture in Cádiz province.
Vejer de la Frontera, perched
on a hill, is only a few
kilometers from the coast. The
old quarter boasts numerous
monuments including a
Moorish castle, the Church of
the Divino Pastor, as well as the
Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de
la Oliva with an interesting
16th image at the altar.
Vejer de la Frontera
Córdoba
Córdoba (population 318,030)
is a World Heritage Site and a
must-see destination in
Andalusia. In the 10th century it
was proclaimed the capital of
the Islamic world in the West.
Such was its grandeur that it
competed in power and wealth
with far-away Bagdad. Watered
by the "Great River", the
Guadalquivir, the city’s most
outstanding monument is the
Mezquita-Catedral (1) (Great
Mosque-Cathedral). Nearly one
thousand columns comprise this
unique ancient mosque.
After the Christian Reconquest
a Gothic cathedral was built
within the mosque which as
years went by was adorned
with Plateresque and baroque
ornamentation. Surrounded by
a battlemented wall, the
Mosque-Cathedral creates a
rectangle of 23,000 square
meters, making it the third
largest in the world. The Patio
de los Naranjos (2) (Orange
Tree Courtyard) with its lovely
gardens forms part of this
grand Islamic monument.
The Palacio Episcopal (3)
(Bishop’s Palace) is situated
opposite one of the entrance
Córdoba’s Mezquita-Cathedral
doors to the Mosque-Cathedral.
This building with its spacious
courtyard, includes the Palacio
de Congresos y Exposiones, an
exhibit center. In the direction
of the river, next to the Roman
archway called Puerta del
Puente (4), rises the Triunfo (5),
a monument to the Archangel
Raphael, dearly-loved by the
Cordobans.
The Synagogue (6), the Museo
Taurino (Bullfighting Museum),
the Zoco (7), an Arab
marketplace, and the Chapel
of San Bartolomé (8) comprise
part of a monumental
ensemble which lies within
the Judería (9) (Jewish Quarter),
the loveliest district in the city.
The Alcázar de los Reyes
Cristianos (10) was built by
order of Alfonso XI. In the
interior, lovely well-kept
gardens with fountains and
pools are found. In the rooms,
Roman mosaics are exhibited
which recall the grandeur the
city also enjoyed under Roman
rule. The bridge known as
Puente Romano (11) spans the
Guadalquivir river. At the far
end of the bridge is the Torre
de la Calahorra (12), where
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devoted to agriculture and
pig-raising. In the old quarter,
the Church of the
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be admired from various
points in the area.
LA VEGA AND LA CAMPIÑA
imposing baroque shrines
in Andalusia. Only five
kilometers from Lucena is the
Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora
de Araceli. From the hillock,
in the heart of the Sierra
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five of the eight Andalusian
provinces. In fact, Lucena is
considered the geographical
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Pedroche Located on the banks of the The road travels through a

LOS PEDROCHES VALLEY
In the northern part of the
province of Córdoba, the long
wide mountainous band
formed by Sierra Morena
opens up. Here we find
Los Pedroches, an area
presided over by a landscape
of meadows and holm oak.
The Iberian pig can be found
in this area. In the midst of
nature’s bounty are towns
rich with history, such as
Hinojosa del Duque. Of
interest is the Church of
San Juan Bautista, as large in
size as many cathedrals.
Montoro
In Belalcázar stands a
medieval castle which served
as a feudal lookout in ancient
times. Santa Eufemia is a
small hamlet from where the
remains can be seen of the old
Moorish castle of Miramontes
which formerly acted as a kind
of boundary. Further south
lies El Viso with its Church
of La Encarnación. Pozoblanco
is found at a crossroads.
In this white town is the Parish
Church of Santa Catalina
where Ginés de Sepúlveda
is buried, the chronicler of
emperor Charles V and his
son Philip II.
Guadalquivir are attractive landscape of holm oak until
towns with interesting reaching the Sierra Subbética
histories. This is the case of where the baroque city of
Montoro with the Tower Priego de Córdoba is located.
of San Bartolomé and the Nearby are the towns of
Plaza de España. Following Luque and Carcabuey.
the course of the river leads to A few kilometers further
Córdoba and a few kilometers is the pretty village of
further is Almodóvar del Río, Zuheros, site of the caves
famous for its impregnable called Cueva de los
Moorish castle. In the town Murciélagos.
of Palma del Río, of interest is
the walled quarter and the
Convent of San Francisco with
its luminous 15th century Almodóvar del Río
cloister.
To the south of Córdoba
extends a region where
grapevines and olive trees
flourish. Montilla is the capital
of Cordoban wine production
and Baena of olive oil,
considered one of the best in
the world. In the middle is
Lucena, the second largest city
in the province. Here stands
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of interest meriting an
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baths where the vaults have
vents in the shape of stars.
At the end of this tangle of
streets is the Plaza Nueva (12),
flanked by the Real Chancillería
(13) (Royal Chancery) and the
Church of Santa Ana (14).
The Arab city becomes
Christian upon crossing the
street called Gran Vía de Colón
(15). The Ayuntamiento (Town
Hall) and the Corral del
Carbón (16), site of the Legado
Andalusí Foundation, show
the changes in architectural
styles. Nearby is the Plaza de
Bib-rambla (17), famous for its
flower market. Behind it is the
Alcaicería (18), the old Zoco or
Arab market, a perfect place
to purchase a souvenir.
The Palace of La Madraza (19),
another example of Islamic
architecture, is situated
opposite the Capilla Real (20)
(Royal Chapel), burial place
of the Catholic Monarchs,
Ferdinand and Isabella. This
Late Gothic monument is
attached to the Cathedral (21),
a masterpiece of Spanish
Renaissance commissioned
by Isabella, the Catholic.
The Gothic ground plan was
begun in 1523 by Enrique de
Egas but was continued by
Diego de Siloé, the Renaissance
master who built a large
number of the monuments
found in this region.
Granada has other monuments
of singular beauty, including
the imposing Hospital Real
(22), headquarters of the
University, and the Monastery
of La Cartuja (23) of the
Carthusian order in the
outskirts of the city at the site
called Aynadamar. In the main
building the purest of the
baroque styles can be observed
more than in any other part.
The sacristy is richly adorned.
The images housed in the
church were made by the
most important Andalusian
sculptors from the 18th century.
Plaza Nueva
Approximately 10 kilometers
from Granada is the Huerta de
San Vicente a park surrounded
by fertile plains where the
House-Museum of Federico
Garcia Lorca is located.
Personal memorabilia of
the Granada-born poet is
displayed, as well as
manuscripts.
Granada has become a part
of art history because of the
world-famous Alhambra, a
unique complex of palaces,
fortresses and royal quarters,
making it one of the most
fascinating monuments in
the world. The Nasrid dynasty
inhabited these lavish
dwellings. Boabdil, the last
Moorish king of Granada,
departed in sorrow after
the Christian conquest at the
hands of Ferdinand and
Isabella. The complex is
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divided into the administrative
and government area, the
Palacio de Comares, official
residence of the sultan, and
the private apartments or
harem with the Patio de
los Leones (Courtyard of the
Lions). Of interest in the
interior are the various towers,
particularly the Torre de la
Vela in the fortress area, as
well as the Renaissance Palace
of Charles V, which presently
houses the Alhambra and
Fine Arts Museums. Close by is
the Generalife (24), summer
residence of the Nasrid kings.
Meriting special attention are
the courtyards called Patio
de la Acequia and the Patio de
la Sultana.
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SIERRA NEVADA
Sierra Nevada, the highest
mountain range in Spain, is
situated in the provinces
of Granada and Almería,
although the largest portion
is found in Granada.
The second largest National
Park in Andalusia embraces
the Mulhácen peak
(3,481 meters) and Veleta
peak (3,398 meters). It is here
where visitors can find the
southernmost winter resort
in Spain. The GR-420, which
starts out in Granada, is
Europe’s highest road. The
road leads to the El Dornajo
Information Center, the
beginning of the protected
reserve. Several kilometers
earlier, travelers can stop at
the lookout point called
Mirador de Canales to enjoy
the beautiful view of the
Genil Valley with its villages
of popular architecture,
such as Güejar-Sierra.
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The Sierra Nevada Winter
Resort has excellent hotel
and service facilities. In the
shade of Veleta peak,
different winter sports can
be practiced from the end of
autumn until the middle
of spring. The resort has
62 kilometers of marked
trails for alpine skiing.
During the summer months,
visitors can take an excursion
to Mulhácen peak. From the
summit it is possible to see
the coast of North Africa on a
clear day. It is amazing how
close the Mediterranean
and Africa actually are.
The tranquil beaches of the
Tropical Coast are only
thirty kilometers away as
the crow flies.
Nature lovers can find a
treasure house of flora and
fauna in the Sierra Nevada.
The Spanish ibex and the
golden eagle can be found
Sierra Nevada Winter Resort
here. The flora is represented
by native species including the
snow star, the Sierra Nevada
violet and wild saffron.
www.cetursa.es
LAS ALPUJARRAS ROUTE
Las Alpujarras, one of the
most famous and picturesque
areas in Andalusia, offers
visitors a dense history,
original town designs and
singular local color.
The provinces of Granada
and Almería share this
territory of white towns which
formed the last strongholds
of the Moors before their
final stand at the end of the
16th century.
Lanjarón, famous for its
health spa and mineral
waters, is the entry point to
the area. The Moorish castle
is a reminder of the
importance the town once
had as a frontier between
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Muslims and Christians.
Deep in the valley of the
Guadalfeo, the river dividing
the Sierra Nevada from the
Lújar mountains and
the Contraviesa, is Órgiva,
the administrative and
economic capital of the area.
Among other monuments,
the city boasts the Church
of Nuestra Señora de la
Expectación, a 16th century
temple with twin towers.
From Órgiva, winding roads
ascend to interesting towns
on the mountain slopes.
A regional road climbs to
Carataunas, Cañar and
Soportújar. Several kilometers
further up is the ravine called
Barranco del Poqueira,
where three of the most
famous towns in the area are
Órgiva

Trevélez
located on green hillocks.
The first is Pampaneira, where
the cultural legacy left by the
Moors is still preserved almost
intact. Narrow streets,
charming squares and houses
built one over the other draw
the traveler’s attention.
The road continues to Bubión
and lastly to Capileira, where
a track leads to the lookout
at Trevélez, and then to
Veleta peak.
A road leads to Pitres and
Pórtugos, two other mountain
hamlets. In the town of
Pórtugos, travelers can stop
at the Fuente Agria, a spring
with five tubes spouting
iron-rich water.
Chestnut, white mulberry and
holm oak accompany the
traveler to Trevélez, the
highest village in Spain at
1,476 meters above sea level.
Delicious Serrano ham is
locally cured here by the
winds from the Sierra Nevada.
Busquístar and Bérchules are
other villages to admire along
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Capileira
the way to Puerto de la
Ragua, a mountain pass which
marks the border between the
provinces of Granada and
Almería. At a height of two
thousand meters, it is possible
to practice long-distance
skiing. The road descends now
to the village of Bayárcal.
Here the Church of San
Francisco can be visited to see
the 15th century image of
San José at one of the altars,
as well as another ancient
figure of the Immaculate
Conception.
Laujar de Andarax, capital of
Las Alpujarras in Almería,
comprises a landscape of
terraced farmlands where
fruits and vegetables are
grown. In the old quarter,
there are fifteen pillars, some
of which date from before the
15th century. The Andarax river
waters the fertile farmlands
up until the Tabernas Desert
which produces a radical
change in the landscape.
www.alpujarras.com
Huelva
The “Fe Descubridora”
Monument to Columbus (1) is
Huelva’s landmark (population
145,712). This huge statue,
located on the Punta del Sebo,
symbolizes the role the
province of Huelva played
in the discovery of the
New World.
Huelva is located at the mouth
of the Odiel river, an area of
marshes where numerous
itineraries depart leading to
the protected reserves in the
province. A visit to the city
begins at the Cathedral of
La Merced (2), built in the
middle of the 18th century.
Its elegant facade encloses
an interior of chapels and
baroque altarpieces.
The Church of San Pedro (3)
was erected in the 16th
century over the remains of
a Mudejar mosque. Several
streets below, in the district
of La Esperanza (4), stands
the Parish Church of La
Concepción (5), rebuilt in 1755
after being damaged by
the effects of the Lisbon
earthquake. In the interior,
paintings by Zurbarán are
displayed devoted to the
Immaculate Conception.
The Plaza de las Monjas (6) is
the center of the old quarter.
Here the Mirador del
Conquero (7) looks out upon a
lovely view of the city and its
surroundings. It is possible to
see from here the Marismas
del Odiel, a natural
environment of marshes
of great importance for
migratory birds.
Huelva has an old quarter
of narrow streets and small
squares, such as the Plaza
del Alcalde Coto Mora (8).
Nearby is the Gran Teatro (9),
a theater which has become
the cultural center of the
capital.
The Museo Provincial de
Huelva (10) (Provincial
Museum of Huelva) displays
Roman artifacts showing the
importance the city had in
that period. Likewise, there is
a room devoted to the
province’s connection with the
discovery of America. In these
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along with some
16th century watchtowers
which served as a beacon for
boats entering through the
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Doñana, which for centuries
was linked to the duchy of
Medina Sidonia and Alba, is
a paradise for nature lovers.
Deer, fallow deer and wild
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reserve. The Iberian lynx, a
feline in danger of extinction,
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Matalascañas
The main
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Organized tours
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The other four information
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the National Park. From the
center of Bajo de Guía in
Sanlúcar de Barrameda,
Doñana can be entered
aboard a boat which makes
the journey between both
banks. At the visitor center
of Las Rocinas in the town of
El Rocío, there is a footpath
which traverses the Charco
de la Boca, a stream with four
bird-watching sites.
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SIERRA DE ARACENA
In Huelva, Sierra Morena is
given another name. Here it is
called Sierra de Aracena in
honor of the capital of the
region that borders the
southern lands of Extremadura.
In this gentle mountain massif,
one of the best Iberian cured
hams is produced. White
villages follow in succession,
displaying castles and fortresses
from their Arab past. The
rolling lands of holm and cork
oaks, pine and chestnut trees
of the Nature Park comprise
28 towns.
The town of Aracena is located
in the heart of the protected
nature reserve. In the old
quarter a formidable castle
built by the Knights Templar
houses a 13th century church
inside its walls. The main
attraction nearby is the Gruta
de las Maravillas, a cave of
spectacular beauty. The large
galleries with twelve caverns
and six underground lakes are
a fascinating sight.
The Picos de Aroche are a
geological whim formed by
nature. At the foot is an old
Roman city of the same name,
where a castle of the same
period was reconstructed
centuries later by the Arabs.
On the way to Almonaster la
Real, we come across the village
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of Cortegana with the Mudejar
Church of the Divino Pastor,
declared a National Monument.
A succession of towns are
found on the steep slopes.
A regional road starts out in
Almonaster and leads to Santa
Ana la Real, a white town that
embodies all the region’s Arab
character. Free-ranging Iberian
pigs from these meadows
produce the famous cured ham
known as Jabugo, also called
"pata negra" because of the
black hooves. Magical Spain
also has an interesting enclave
here. Alájar, at the foot of the
Peña Arias Montano pierced by
numerous caves, is the site of
many old legends full of
mystery recounted by the
townspeople. Atop a crag is the
Hermitage of Nuestra Señora
de los Ángeles, where pilgrims
come to venerate a Gothic
carving from the 13th century.
Other towns, including Higuera
de la Sierra, Zufre and Santa
Olalla del Cala, are living
examples of traditional
architecture in the region.
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from these heights, as well as
the villages scattered below.
In the shadow of the citadel
are the old quarters of the
city, including Magdalena (2),
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Each of them boasts a church
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Darymelia Theater (14). Here the 5 Cathedral 19 Church of San Ildefonso
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6 Plaza de Santa María 20 Convent of Las Bernardas
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Santa Catalina castle
The Church of San Bartolomé
(16) and the Convent of Santa
Clara (17) lead to the Palace
of Villardompardo (18),
beneath which Arab Baths
were discovered, unique in
Spain. Also in this building the
Museums of Naif Art and Folk
Art and Customs are found.
The Church of San Ildefonso
(19), situated in the district of
the same name, is one of the
oldest in the capital. Nearby is
the Convent of Las Bernardas
(20) and the Alameda, a green
oasis affording a lovely view
of the city.
Jaén was built on the uneven
part of a broad hill and the
modern quarter extends
through the Paseo de la
Estación and Plaza de
las Batallas (21) where a
monument stands
commemorating the Battle
of Las Navas de Tolosa against
the Arabs, and the Battle
of Bailén against Napoleon’s
troops.
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ÚBEDA Y BAEZA
Úbeda and Baeza preside over
the region of La Loma, a wide
expanse of olive groves set
in the high valley of the
Guadalquivir. These two cities
are a showcase of the largest
legacy of works from the
Renaissance period in
Andalusia. In fact, the Plaza
de Santa María in Úbeda is
considered one of the most
outstanding historic artistic
ensembles in the region.
The Old Town houses
seigniorial buildings, the
finest being the Chapel of
El Salvador, built by order
of Francisco de los Cobos,
Palace of Las Cadenas in Úbeda
Plaza del Pópulo and Lion’s Fountain
in Baeza
secretary and confidant to
Emperor Charles V. On the
same square stands the Palace
of the Condestable Dávalos and
the Palace of Las Cadenas,
which currently houses the
Town Hall. Opposite is situated
the Church of Santa María de
los Reales Alcázares, a Gothic
temple built on the site of an
old Arab mosque. The Palace of
the Marqués de Mancera, a
viceroy of Peru, and the old
communal granary complete
this noble area. The Redonda
de Miradores backs up to the
square. From here it is possible
to enjoy a beautiful view of
Sierra Mágina and the
Guadalquivir Valley. Úbeda also
has lively squares such as the
Plaza del Mercado. To one side
of the square is the Gothic
Church of San Pablo and
nearby, the Oratorio de
San Juan de la Cruz. Located at
the entrance of the city is the
superb Hospital of Santiago
with a luminous cloister and
high chapel. The building is a
cultural center in the city.
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Cazorla
Eight kilometers away lies
Baeza. Although smaller than
Úbeda, Baeza has a rich array
of religious monuments.
The most important one is the
splendid Gothic Cathedral.
Surrounding it are elegant
buildings, such as the old
Seminary, currently the site of
the International University
of Andalusia. The Palace of
Jabalquinto, with an original
Isabelline-Gothic facade, is
opposite the Church of Santa
Cruz, built in the Romanesque
style, an unusual style of
architecture in southern Spain.
The Old University adjoins the
Plaza de la Constitución by the
Arch of El Barbudo.
In the center of Baeza’s
harmonious square called Plaza
del Pópulo stands the Fuente
de los Leones (Lion’s Fountain)
and around it are the Real
Chacinería, the Puerta de Jaén

La Iruela
(Gateway of Jaén) and the Arch
of Villalar. The Ayuntamiento
(Town Hall) has an ornate
Plateresque facade and
formerly served as the jail.
Opposite is the house where
the famous Spanish poet,
Antonio Machado lived during
the period in which he taught
French. Next to the Town Hall
stand the Church of La Purísima
Concepción and the ruins of
the Convent of San Francisco.
CAZORLA, SEGURA Y LAS VILLAS
The Guadalquivir river
originates in the mountains of
Cazorla amid a green oasis.
High peaks, extensive carpets
of trees and mighty streams
form the heart of the largest
protected reserve in Spain.
The Cazorla, Segura y las Villas
Nature Park is located in the
eastern part of the province of
Jaén on 240,000 hectares of
land. A refuge for golden
eagles and tawny vultures, it is
also home to wild boar, deer,
fallow deer and the Spanish
ibex. This mountain wilderness
paradise boasts native plants,
including the viola cazorlensis.
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Twenty-three municipalities
form part of the nature park.
One of the entrances to the
park is at the town of Cazorla,
which has an impressive castle
built by the Knights Templar
as was the castle in the
neighboring town of La Ireula.
The road leading to the park
crowns the Puerto de las
Palomas. A panoramic view
of the valley is afforded from
the overlook. The road
descends to Arroyo Frío and
several kilometers further to
Coto-Ríos, not far from the
Visitor Center of Torre del
Vinagre. A hunting museum,
a botanical garden and a
trout hatchery are found
nearby.
The Segura mountains are the
largest in the area. El Tranco
reservoir marks the way to
towns with deep-rooted
Arab influence, such as Hornos
de Segura and Segura de la
Sierra. Both towns are crowned
by Moorish castles. In Fuente
Segura, in the township
of Santiago-Pontones,
the Segura river originates
and flows into the region
of Murcia.
Málaga
Málaga (population 532,425)
is the second largest city in
Andalusia. Looking out on a
busy port (1), the capital has
one of the largest Moorish
fortresses in the area, the
Alcazaba (2). Built between
the 8th and 11th centuries,
the palace currently houses
an Archeological Museum and
exhibits remains from the
Phoenician and Roman
periods. A circuit of walls
connects the fortress with
Gibralfaro castle (3), affording
an excellent view of the city.
A partially excavated Roman
amphitheater (4) is found at
the entrance to the fortress.
A step away is the luxuriant
Avenida de Cervantes (5).
At the end of the avenue is
the bullring, popularly known
as the Malagueta (6). The
Ayuntamiento (7) (Town Hall)
and the Old Customhouse (8)
are found very near the
Cathedral (9). Because it only
has one tower and another
half-finished, it has been
called La Manquita (the
one-armed lady). This religious
temple is a splendid example
of the Spanish Renaissance
style. The interior houses a
A View of Málaga
rich array of chapels with
interesting religious figures.
The choir stalls merit special
attention, as well as the
paintings hanging on the
ancient walls.
The Church of Santiago (10)
is on the route leading to the
Plaza de la Merced (11), one
of the meeting centers for
the local malagueños.
The Monument to Torrijos (12)
presides over the area.
To one side of the square is
the world-famous painter
Pablo Picasso’s birthplace (13),
now the site of the Picasso
Foundation.
The city also boasts other
museums such as the Fine Arts
Museum (14) which exhibits
paintings by Murillo and
Zurbarán, as well as young
Picasso. A visit to the old
Phoenician Malaca is
completed with the Churches
of Los Mártires (15), the
Sagrado Corazón (16) and
Santo Cristo de la Salud (17),
all three in the old town.
The most tranquil part of the
city can be found along the
maritime promenade of
La Farola (18) next to the port.
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4 Roman amphitheater 20 Plaza de la Constitución patroness of the fishermen, capital of the bay is Algeciras,
5 Avenida de Cervantes 21 Statue of the Marquis of Larios is a testimony to this. one of the busiest ports in
6 La Malagueta bullring 22 Alameda Principal Europe. There is regular ferry
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Algeciras and North Africa.
8 Old Customhouse 24 Trinidad district
Standing in the Plaza Alta is
9 Cathedral 25 Church of San Pablo COSTA DEL SOL the 18th century Church of
10 Church of Santiago 26 El Perchel district Nuestra Señora de la Palma.
11 Plaza de la Merced 27 Parish Church of the Virgen del The Costa del Sol, the most
12 Monument to Torrijos Carmen well-known stretch of
Andalusian shore, is a Manilva
13 Pablo Picasso’s birthplace Tourist Information world-famous vacation
14 Fine Arts Museum Parking destination. The reason lies in
15 Church of Los Mártires Train Station the mild climate, thousands of
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Sailing and scuba diving
competitions are held here at
El Rinconcillo beach. Opposite
Algeciras is La Línea de la
Concepción. Bordering on
Gibraltar, La Línea is a town
of museums with two
extensive beaches. Poniente
beach faces Algeciras bay
while Levante beach opens on
to the Mediterranean. Nearby
is San Roque. The town’s old
quarter has been declared a
Historic Artistic Monument.
San Roque has various resort
complexes adorned with
golf courses and marinas.
Sotogrande is the largest and
most exclusive one. The Costa
del Sol continues on to
Manilva to the beaches of
Chullera and Sabinillas.
A short distance away lie the
resorts of Estepona, Cancelada
Fuengirola
and San Pedro de Alcántara.
Puerto Banús nearby is one
of the most famous marinas in
the world, attracting luxury
yachts from halfway around
the world.
Marbella is the capital of the
Costa del Sol. The charming
old quarter displays its local
color with an array of white
churches and ancestral homes
with spacious courtyards. But
not far from this tranquil spot,
another area abounds with
opulence and wealth occupied
by luxury hotels, resort
developments and sports
facilities. The stretch of
golden beach called the Milla
de Oro (Golden Mile) includes
some of the finest hotels and
restaurants in Spain, as well
as casinos and modern
recreational complexes.
The Costa del Sol is protected
by a string of mountains
dotted with white villages,
such as Ojén, Coín and
Casares. Located on a hill is
the picturesque little village
of Mijas with its burro-taxis.
The spacious beaches nearby
of Calahonda, La Cala and
La Campana are an added
attraction. The resort of
Fuengirola boasts the lively
beaches of Torreblanca and
Los Boliches. Benalmádena,
has become one of the most
important resorts on the
Costa del Sol, thanks to its
amusement park, one of the
many attractions found on
Málaga’s coast.
Torremolinos was the pioneer
of fun in the sun. The
Carihuela district has beaches
of fine sand with typical
seaside "chiringuitos" that
serve sardines, paellas and a
medley of fried fish called
"pescaito frito". Torremolinos
also offers a fast-paced
nightlife along Bajondillo
beach where dozens of
nightspots feature all types
of music.
On the other side of Málaga
in the direction of the
Granadan Tropical Coast lie
the fishing villages of
El Rincón de la Victoria and
Torre del Mar, which lately
have built up their tourist
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facilities. Well-known
beaches of Cala del Moral,
Benagalbón, Benajarafe and
Valle Niza are characterized
by transparent waters. Nearby
is the historic town of
Vélez-Málaga, famous for its
medieval quarter and Mudejar
churches. Algarrobo and
Torrox help complete the
seaside resorts on the eastern
portion of the Costa del Sol.
Finally, there is the resort
of Nerja, one of the loveliest
in the region. The beaches
of Torrecilla, Burriana and
Maro are a temptation
to sun-seekers. The
Arab-inspired old town of
Nerja still preserves much
of its charm. Nerja’s highlight
is the Balcón de Europa
terrace, overlooking the
coves and cliffs of the
Mediterranean.
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LA AXARQUÍA, RONDA AND
ANTEQUERA
The White Villages in the
Málaga mountains dot an
area called La Axarquía.
Villages devoted to
agriculture, such as Frigiliana,
next to Nerja, Cómpeta,
Sayalonga and Salares, have
old quarters with Moorish
profiles crowned by Mudejar
churches.
The Málaga mountains extend
to the picturesque town of
Ronda, origin of romantic
legends that have brought
fame to Andalusia. The
breathtaking ravine known
as the Tajo, spanned by an
18th century bridge, divides the
city in two. To one side is the
old town and on the other,
the new. The old Moorish
quarter boasts the most
notable monuments in the
town. In the Plaza de la
Duquesa de Parcent stands
the Church of Santa María la
Mayor and the Ayuntamiento
(Town Hall). The Mondragón
Palace, former residence of
Moorish kings and governors,
embodies the architectural
spirit of the town. Surrounded
by old ramparts is the Church
of the Espíritu Santo, built in
the year 1505 during the reign
of Ferdinand, the Catholic.
Next to the church are the
gates of Almocábar and
Carlos V, which long ago
provided access to the town.
Very close by is a road
descending to the ravine from
where the waterfall of the
Guadalevín can be observed.
The main sight in modern
Ronda is the handsome Plaza
de Toros, the oldest bullring in
Spain, considered the spiritual
birthplace of bullfighting.
Another monumental city
located in the northern part
of the province of Málaga in a
flat agricultural area is
Antequera. The fantastic
geological formations of
El Torcal and the complex of
prehistoric dolmen in Menga,
Viera and El Romeral are of
particular interest. In the
Municipal Archeological
Museum, the bronze statue
of a boy called Efebo, dating
from the first century, is
considered one of the most
important treasures from the
Roman period. In the shadow
of a Moorish castle stands the
Church of Nuestra Señora del
Carmen with a fine baroque
altarpiece.
www.ronda.net
El Torcal in Antequera
Seville
Seville (population 719,588), the
capital of Andalusia, is world-
renowned for its history, culture
and monuments. The Giralda
(1), the oldest Arab minaret, is
the symbol of this fascinating
city bathed by the Guadalquivir.
The tour begins at the Giralda,
now the Christian belfry of
Seville’s Cathedral. From the
top, a beautiful view of the city
and the surroundings can be
admired. In the vast Gothic
Cathedral, particularly notable
is the main altarpiece, along
with the tomb of Christopher
Columbus and the Patio de los
Naranjos (Courtyard of the
Orange Trees), especially
fragrant in springtime.
Next to the Cathedral are the
Reales Alcázares (2) rebuilt by
Pedro I, the Cruel over the ruins
of a lavish Arab palace.
The impressive Salón de
Embajadores (Ambassador’s
Hall) has a superb dome of
intricate woodwork built at the
beginning of the 15th century.
The fortress is surrounded by
extensive gardens and tranquil
courtyards, such as the Patio de
Reales Alcázares
Montería, Patio de las
Doncellas, Patio del Crucero
and Patio de Troya. There
are various chambers with an
interesting collection of
tapestries, including one
depicting Charles V.
Next-door to the Reales
Alcázares is the Archivo de
las Indias (3), today one of the
most important document
centers on the discovery of the
New World. The Hospital de
los Venerables (4) and Jardines
de Murillo (5), a park with a
monument to Columbus,
embrace the heart of the city
where the colorful area called
Barrio de Santa Cruz (6)
is found.
Casa de Pilatos (7) (Pilate’s
House), between the Convent
of San Leandro (8) and the
Church of San Esteban (9),
embodies the Renaissance spirit
of this city. Of special interest in
this palace are the sculptural
group and the splendid
Mudejar courtyard.
The district of La Macarena (10)
is sprinkled with Churches
including the Church of Santa
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2 Reales Alcázares 10 La Macarena district 18 Museum of Fine Arts 26 Isla Mágica theme park
3 Archivo de las Indias 11 Church of Santa Isabel 19 District of El Arenal
4 Hospital de los Venerables 12 Jesús del Gran Poder 20 Real Maestranza bullring Tourist Information
5 Jardines de Murillo park 13 Basilica of La Macarena 21 Torre del Oro Parking
6 Barrio de Santa Cruz 14 Hospital de las Cinco Llagas 22 María Luisa Park Post Office
7 Casa de Pilatos (Pilate’s House) 15 Alameda de Hércules 23 Plaza de España Police
8 Convent of San Leandro 16 Plaza del Duque de la Victoria 24 Triana quarter Bus Station

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Isabel (11), San Lorenzo and
Jesús del Gran Poder (12),
where one of the most
dearly-loved images in the
capital can be admired.
The Basilica of la Macarena (13)
is a center of pilgrimages
venerating the Virgin Mary.
Nearby, opposite the old Arab
walls, stands the Hospital de
las Cinco Llagas (14), current
headquarters of the Andalusian
Parliament. The Alameda de
Hércules (15), with its marble
columns brought from a Roman
temple, leads to the central
area with the busy Plaza del
Duque de la Victoria (16) and
the pedestrian shopping street
of Calle Sierpes (17).
The Museum of Fine Arts (18),
in the former Convent of
La Merced Descalza, has a fine
collection of paintings by the
grand masters from the School
of Seville, featuring Juan de
Valdés Leal, Bartolomé Esteban
Murillo and Francisco de
Zurbarán.
The district of El Arenal (19)
has an undeniable bullfighting
flavor. Here stands the Real
Maestranza (20), Seville’s
bullring. Another great
landmark nearby is the
Torre del Oro (21) (Gold Tower),
the ancient Arab fortress which
received the gold and silver
from America.
María Luisa Park (22) is a
tranquil green oasis in the midst
of the city. Crossing the Avenida
de Isabel la Católica is the
Plaza de España (23). The
semi-circular pavilion was part
of the 1929 World’ Fair. The
plaza is adorned with ceramic
tile benches representing the
52 Spanish provinces.
Above all Seville is famous for
its popular neighborhoods, such
as Triana (24) on the other side
of the river, where visitors can
admire houses and courtyards
decorated with colorful
ceramic tiles.
Modern Seville is exemplified at
La Cartuja (25), an island in the
middle of the Guadalquivir.
The architectural legacy from
the Universal Exhibition Expo
’92 still remains at the site, now
converted into Isla Mágica (26),
a theme park with attractions
inspired by the exploration of
the New World.
Archaeological Museum
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CARMONA AND ÉCIJA
Carmona and Écija are
considered two of the most
monumental cities in the
province of Seville.
In Carmona, with its solid
Roman and Arab past, the two
entrance gates to the city of
Puerta de Córdoba and Puerta
de Sevilla can be admired.
Within the ancient walls is the
old quarter with the Church of
Santa María la Mayor, a temple
erected in the 15th century over
a former mosque. Surrounding
it are stately buildings,
including the Palace of Los
Rueda, Palace of Los Aguilar,
Convent of Las Descalzas and
the Casa del Marqués de las
Torres which currently houses
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Carmona
Palace of Peñaflor in Ecija
the Archeological and
Ethnographical Museum.
The Alcázar of Pedro I the
Cruel crowns the city, and the
Roman necropolis, filled
with impressive tombs and
mausoleums, is found at
the far end of the town.
The neighboring baroque
town of Écija is located just off
the Autovía de Andalucía. Its
eleven baroque churches,
studded by tall steeples,
distinguish the hottest town in
Andalusia during the summer.
The churches of Santa María
facing the Plaza de España,
and San Juan with its rich
altarpieces and chapels are the
most visited. Among the most
notable mansions in Écija is the
Palace of Peñaflor, famous for
its facade with a large balcony
decorated with paintings.

Guadalcanal
SIERRA NORTE
Cazalla de la Sierra is the most
important town in Seville’s Sierra
Norte. In its Plaza Mayor stands
the Church of Nuestra Señora de
la Consolación, a monument
from the 14th century where
diverse architectural styles can
be appreciated. The Mudejar
tower commands a splendid
view of the nature park, a wide
stretch of the Andalusian Sierra
Morena. The nature reserve is
the setting of towns such as
Constantina, noted for its
Morería quarter and for the
Church of Santa María de la
Encarnación, a temple with a
graceful Renaissance facade.
Guadalcanal, a town bordering
the Extremadura lowlands, is
brimming with local color
including white houses
punctuated with flower pots of
colorful geraniums and jasmine.
The area is divided by the
Huéznar and Víar rivers. Holm
and cork oak are the most
common trees. Through these
lands of moderate height roam
deer and wild boar, an attraction
for hunters.
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Recreation
and Events
Sports
Andalusia offers the possibility
of practicing almost any type of
sport in areas as diverse as the
high mountains or the sea.
Modern facilities are available
for the most demanding sports
enthusiasts. The eight
Andalusian provinces boast a
wide variety of facilities for
practicing all types of sports,
including equestrian, snow and
water sports, etc. Sailing and
scuba diving schools can be
found all along the coast. There
are 75 marinas in Andalusia
open all year round. In natural
areas such as Cabo de Gata,
scuba diving is particularly
popular. Windsurfers come to
Tarifa from all over attracted by
the constant winds. The Centro
de Actividades Náuticas of
Almería and Huelva offers
nautical activities with expert
instructors. Other disciplines,
including rowing and kayaking,
can be enjoyed on the
navigable Guadalquivir. But
water sports only represent a
part of the many opportunities
Andalusia has to offer.
The winter resort of Sierra
Nevada has 62 kilometers
of runs for snow sports.
Hiking in the Sierra de Cazorla
In addition, the Granadan
mountain range is a destination
of the first order for
mountaineers who climb in the
summer and autumn before
the first snow.
The large number of nature
parks make this region an ideal
election for hikers and
mountain-bikers. The parks of
Cazorla, Segura y las Villas
(Jaén), Grazalema (Cádiz and
Málaga), Aracena (Huelva) or
the Subbética (Córdoba) have
dozens of trails and routes.
Mountaineering and cave
exploring throughout
Andalusia are an attraction for
adventure-seekers.
Seville has an Olympic stadium,
Granada, a sports center for
top sports figures, Cádiz, a
speedway, Málaga, numerous
sailing schools and Córdoba and
Jaén, air clubs for those wishing
to try their hand at aerial sports.
Areas for parapente and
hang-gliding can be found in
most of the nature reserves
in the region.
There are more than 60 golf
courses in Andalusia, primarily
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Surfing in Tarifa. Cádiz
clustered in the coastal
provinces of Málaga and Cádiz.
There is a course to please every
golfer, from tourist courses to
championship ones, where
prestigious tournaments are
held. The Valderrama Golf Club
at San Roque was the host to
the recent Ryder Cup.
Sports competitions represent
another tourist attraction.
The speedway in Jerez de la
Frontera attracts car racing
enthusiasts and features the
leading drivers in the world.
The International Chess
Tournament in Linares has
received the maximum
professional classification. The
Granada-Dakar rally, the World
Cup of Equestrian Jumping in
Seville, and the Horse Races
on the beach of Sanlucar de
Barrameda are other events on
the Andalusian sports calendar.
Hunting is also possible in
Andalusia at numerous reserves
for big and small game found
throughout the region. Fishing
draws many visitors to river and
coastal areas.
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 Fairs and festivals
Andalusia has been the
birthplace of famous painters
such as Velázquez and Picasso,
of poets including Antonio
Machado and Federico García
Lorca, and of musicians of the
caliber of Manuel de Falla and
Andrés Segovia. The list is
endless and affirms the
international character of
Andalusian culture. This legacy is
also manifest at the cultural
events which take place each
year in the region. For example,
Huelva organizes the Ibero-
American Film Festival; Cádiz,
the Ibero-American Theater
Festival. Málaga is host to the
Festival of Spanish Cinema. The
Biennial Flamenco Festival is
held in Seville. Córdoba hosts a
Guitar Festival and Granada, the
Festival of Music and Dance and
the International Tango Festival.
In Huelva, a Festival of Music
and Dance is held, and in
Almería, a Traditional Music
Contest.
It is the fairs and festivals which
best characterize leisure
activities in Andalusia.
Throughout the year myriad
events are celebrated, including
the week-long "Carnavales"
(Mardi Gras) in Cádiz, a festival
imported from the merchants
of Venice of the 16th and 17th
centuries which is celebrated in
the oldest quarters of the city.
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Contests of carnival groups,
choirs, quartets and jokes are
held at the Gran Teatro Falla.
"Carnavales" are also held in Isla
Cristina (Huelva), Cuevas del
Almanzora (Almería) and
La Carolina (Jaén).
Seville’s colorful "Feria de Abril"
(April Fair) is another
outstanding annual event on
Andalusia’s calendar. At midday,
the fairgrounds are taken over
by handsome horses and their
riders, along with horse-drawn
carriages for the traditional
parade. During the evening,
large tents are filled with music
and dancing. Many of them
require an invitation, but others
are open to the public. This
event in Seville opens the season
of fairs and festivals in Andalusia
which ends in October with the
festival of San Lucas in Jaén.
The "Cruces de Mayo" (Crosses
of May Festival) followed by
the Patio Contest are held in
Córdoba, the procession of
Corpus Christi in Granada, and
the romería or pilgrimage in
honor of the Virgen del Mar in
Almería. Málaga venerates the
Virgen del Carmen in the middle
of the month of June with
typical romerías on the water
by boat.
Romería del Rocío (pilgrimage) in Almonte. Huelva
April Fair in Seville
Higuera de la Sierra, a small
village in the province of
Huelva, celebrates the oldest
procession or "Cabalgata de
Reyes Magos" of the Three
Wise Men, but not the only one.
This Christmas tradition is also
kept in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
in Cádiz and Lucena in Córdoba.
"Semana Santa" or Holy Week
is one of the most significant
times of the year. Of special
interest are the religious
celebrations in Seville with the
pasos (floats) bearing the most
revered images of Jesús El Gran
Poder, Triana and La Macarena.
In Málaga, these pasos are even
larger. In other province
capitals, including Jaén, there
are processions in the early
morning hours of Good Friday
with the image of Jesus Our
Father "El Abuelo".
There are two multitudinous
romerías in praise of the Virgin
Mary. The oldest one in Spain is
"Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza"
held in Andújar in the heart of
the Sierra Morena in Jaén.
The other pilgrimage is called
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Holy Week
the "Virgen del Rocío", near the
Huelvan town of Almonte.
Each year in the middle of May,
around a million persons gather
in this town near Doñana
National Park to participate in
the procession of the "Blanca
Paloma". In the weeks prior to
this, Andalusian brotherhoods
make the journey alongside
the carts which carry the
"Simpecado", the banner they
will present to the patroness of
the Huelvan marshes when
they reach the town.
Bulls are associated with some
of the festivals of Andalusia.
Small towns, such as Grazalema
(Cádiz) and Beas de Segura
(Jaén), during the morning
organize runnings of the bulls
which hours later will be fought
in the bullrings.
Bullfighting and
Flamenco
The Real Maestranza bullring
in Seville is considered the
cathedral of bullfighting, one of
the most deep-rooted traditions
in Andalusia. In the eight
provinces bullfighting is a
favorite sport, but in Seville,
Córdoba and Málaga, this art
has become a passion.
Andalusia has given bullfighting
many important figures. Some
of them, such as Curro Romero,
Espartaco and Finito de
Córdoba, are still active today.
Others such as Manolete, killed
in 1947 in the bullring at
Linares, and the master of
Ronda, Antonio Ordóñez, have
become a part of bullfighting
history. Some of the most
important ranches where
fighting bulls are raised are
found in Sierra Morena in the
townships of Baños de la Encina
and Andújar. The bullfighting
season begins on Easter Sunday
and ends in the month of
October in La Alameda bullring
in the province of Jaén.
The music and dance called
flamenco is another identifying
symbol, as well as an artistic
expression of the most deeply
rooted Andalusian culture. The
Schools of Seville and Cádiz
have contributed some of the
most singular figures of this art.
Although the exact origin of
flamenco is uncertain, it has
been the gypsies who have
performed it the most.
Deceased flamenco singers,
such as Camarón de la Isla, have
helped make this type of music
known worldwide. The most
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popular song forms are the
bulería, soleá, alegría and
fandango. Flamenco guitarists,
such as Paco de Lucía, Vicente
Amigo and Tomatito, are
acclaimed concert guitarists.
Well-known flamenco dancers
Antonio Canales and Joaquín
Cortés delight their fans
worldwide.
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Cuisine
Andalusian cuisine is almost a
ritual. Gastronomic diversity
mirrors the multiple cultures
that have settled in this land.
In any case, all of them dip into
the Andalusi tradition which
has already shown in the past a
high degree of refinement as
regards to cuisine. The basis of
Andalusian cooking is olive oil,
primarily produced in the
province of Jaén in places such
as the sierras of Segura and
Mágina and in the Cordoban
towns of Baena and Priego. The
so-called Mediterranean diet,
considered by many experts to
be the healthiest in the world,
has its origin in Andalusia.
In the province of Huelva,
Iberian Jabugo hams are
produced. Sausages
from Sierra Morena are
also famous, as well as
sheep and
Olive oil
goat cheeses. The best stretch
of fertile farmland is found in
the Guadalquivir Valley, as well
as other areas such as the
Granadan plains and Cordoban
countryside. Strawberries from
Huelva are consumed in half the
world. From the greenhouses in
Almería come tasty fruits and
vegetables, and exotic crops
from the Tropical Coast
accompany original salads.
Gazpacho, a cold soup made
with tomatoes, peppers,
cucumber, bread and garlic, is
one of the most popular dishes
in this area.
There is a clear difference
between mountain cooking and
cuisine from the sea. In the
mountains, game dishes include
partridge, rabbit, venison and
wild boar, accompanied by the
classic migas pastoriles
(fried bread crumbs flavored
with garlic). Along the
Andalusian coast, one of the
most popular dishes is pescaito
frito (mixed fried fish), one
of the great culinary delights in
the region, in addition to
sardines on skewers, seafood
or fishermen stews such as
cazuela de arroz caldoso.
Tortilla de patatas (potato
omelet) competes in flavor with
the tortilla Sacromonte (an
omelet made with sweetbreads,
peppers, potatoes), a specialty
in Granada. Spinach and
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flamenquines (deep-fried
rolled-up ham and cheese) are
famous in Jaén. From the stoves
of Córdoba come dishes such as
oxtail stew. Urta a la roteña
(bream cooked in a sauce of
caramelized onions and
tomatoes) is enjoyed in Cádiz,
and red shrimp from Garruch
in Almería are famous.
Many desserts have a distinct
Arab character. Bizcochos
borrachos (‘drunken’ sugary
cakes soaked in wine or syrup),
torrijas (bread dipped in milk
then fried and sugared) during
Holy (Easter) Week, dulce de
membrillo (quince) and tocinillo
de cielo (small squares made
from syrup and egg yolks) are
some delicious examples.
Sherry from Jerez de la Frontera
(Cádiz), sherry-like white wine
called Montilla-Moriles
(Córdoba), Dulces, sweet desert
wines from Málaga, Condado
white wines (Huelva) and the
wines from Laujar de Andarax
(Almería) are perfect
accompaniments to fine
Andalusian cuisine.
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Arraiolos La Albuera Quintana Cabeza Almadén N-420 o
Vendas Novas Olivenza Palomas del Buey Almodóvar Calzada de Calatrava de los Infantes Villahermosa Robledo 1257
1070 del Castillo
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