Andalusia (or Andalucía in Spanish)
is the Spanish Autonomous Community with the greatest number of
inhabitants and the second in surface in Spain.
The language is Spanish and Spanish
language courses have great tradition in Andalusia. The accent
you can hear, when people speak, is called "andaluz".
Andalusia's varied landscapes, the benignancy of its climate and
the friendly character of its population have turned it into one
of the most attractive regions. 3000 hours of sun per year, many
kilometres of golden sand beaches and those beautiful natural ports
made Andalusia a safe refuge already for Phoenician navigators,
thousands of years before Christ.
The regions in Andalusia are Malaga, Sevilla,
Cadiz, Granada, Cordoba, Huelva and Jaen. The coast of Huelva and
Cadiz corresponds to the Atlantic Ocean and is characterized
by fine sand. The Mediterranean coast, from the Strait
of Gibraltar passing Malaga to Almeria, on the other hand
offers smoother climate with less wind and higher water temperatures.
Andalusia is crossed by Guadalquivir river, the "father"
of old civilisations who have left along its borders an impressive
monumental track, as well as the high mountain ranges of Sierra
Morena and Sistemas Beticos. The offer for visitors
is extremely varied, from golden beaches to those beautiful mountain
ranges with their highly interesting fauna, and the famous "white
villages" rich in folklore and artisans. There are great possibilities
for most different sports as well, from skiing
in Sierra Nevada to surfing at the coast of Cadiz,
where you will find ideal conditions as nowhere else in Europe.
Andalusia is the "mother" of the Spanish folklore, especially Flamenco
dancing which is probably best known abroad: here you will live
the magic of Flamenco and bullfighting in their most authentic style.
Sevillanas is one of the most traditional dances and heritage from
the gypsies. Also myths like Don Juan and Carmen
were born here in Andalusia. Andalusia is a land of great traditions,
that has as well understood to assimilate the progress.
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