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Andalucía and Costa del Sol : Overview & Top 10

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Andalucía and Costa del Sol

The diverse and politically semi-autonomous region of Andalucía has a population of some 7 million and embodies what is thought of as typically Spanish – an accurate portrait of the place and its people must include the bullfight, flamenco, gypsies, remote white villages, high sierras and mass tourism on endless stretches of beach. The memories you take with you after a visit here will be colourful, joyous, intense and deeply stirring.

  • This district is home to Seville’s adored religious icon, the Virgen de la Macarena. During Semana Santa she is paraded on a silver float.

  • The “Cathedral of Bullfighting” becomes the focal point when the sporting season opens in April.

  • This spectacular mosque may have been savagely reconsecrated but visitors can still see its Byzantine mosaics and other exquisite marvels.

  • This vast mosque marked the beginning of the Arab-Hispanic style known as Caliphal.

  • One of Spain’s oldest peñas .

  • Great Spanish food is featured here, with specialities such as roast lamb and the chef’s own special creations. A romantic dinner choice.

  • A sociable place that purports to be the original town bar. There are tables on the square and good prices, too, for their line of drinks, tapas and other snacks.

  • Generous tapas and a good range of wines and sherries.

  • On the beachfront, and the paella is one of the best in the area.

  • This flamenco venue is highly touristy, but fun. Shows take place here between 10pm and midnight every night.

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