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Visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions,
from golden beaches to those beautiful mountain ranges with their
highly interesting fauna, and the famous "white villages".
There are great possibilities for most different sports, from skiing
in the Sierra Nevada to surfing at the coast of Cadiz, where you
will find unbeatable conditions. Golf is a widely played sport in
Andalucia with many attractive courses along the coast.
For those who enjoy walking or horse riding the Alpujarras just
south of the Sierra Nevada is an ideal location with some truly
spectacular scenery. For those who prefer more leisurely pastimes
there are many opportunities to learn to cook, paint, make ceramics,
learn to play Spanish guitar or perfect your Flamenco dancing.
Major attractions:
Seville
The Andalucian capital, the third largest city of Spain, is among
the most beloved places by tourists, thanks to its unique ambience
and its great monuments: the Arabian belltower Giralda, the city's
landmark, the enormous cathedral, Torre del Oro, and the old district
Barrio Santa Cruz are among the highlights.
Granada
The Moorish Jewel, located at the foots of snowy Sierra Nevada mountain
range, is a must-see. Most outstanding is certainly the great Arabian
palace Alhambra.
Cordoba
The long-time centre of Moorish Spain preserves monuments of outstanding
importance. The Mezquita the great Mosque, is perhaps most impressive.
Malaga
Among its major attractions are the Moorish Alcazaba and, of course,
the splendid Mediterranean coast.
Costa del Sol
The coast of Malaga is of great touristical importance, thanks to
its splendid beaches, outstanding installations and smooth climate.
Among the most famous centers are Marbella, Torremolinos, Benalmadena,
Fuengirola, and San Pedro de Alcantara.
Ronda
A beautiful town, surrounded by an impressive mountain range.
Almeria
Almeria is among those Andalusian cities which have best preserved
their Moorish heritage. Of great touristical attraction is also
its splendid coast, Costa de Almeria.
Cadiz
Cadiz is one of the oldest cities in Spain, founded by Phoenicians.
It is fascinating for its typical Andalusian ambience with whitewashed
houses and tropical vegetation.
Huelva
Of great importance as a fishing port as well as for its industry.
The city itself and its surroundings are marked by Christopher Columbus,
who started his travel to America from the nearby Palos de la Frontera.
There you may still visit the monastery where he prepared his travel,
alongside with a reconstruction of the port and the three famous
ships.
Doñana
National Park
This extense preserve including beach areas with moving dunes as
well as marshy regions of great value concerning their fauna is
located next to the outlet of Guadalquivir river, Matalascañas,
Acebuche and El Rocio. Numerous species of migrant birds, on their
way from Eurasia to Africa, stay here during the breeding phase.
Costa de la Luz
The "Coast of the Light", in the provinces of Huelva and
Cadiz at the Atlantic Ocean, offers splendid beaches of fine sand.
Major centres of attraction are Punta Umbria, Islantilla, Isla Cristina,
Mazagon, Matalascañas, Barbate, Algeciras, Tarifa, Conil
de la Frontera, Chiclana de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa Maria,
Rota, Chipiona, and Sanlucar de Barrameda.
Jerez de la Frontera
In the hometown of the world-famous Sherry wine several "Bodegas"
may be visited. Jerez too is the site of a renowned equestrian school.
Wine and horses mark the ambience of this manorial town.
Jaen
Jaen, located inland, is dominated by its medieval fortress. Additional
attractions are the 11th century Moorish baths and the Renaissance
cathedral. The nearby Sierra de Cazorla is an outstanding natural
preserve.
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