Travel Andalucia Guide

Andalucia is a region in Spain which has coastlines on both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean and neighbors Morocco. The coastline in the Andalucia region is the most beautiful and popular in Spain and perhaps in all of Europe. Seville is the capital of Andalucia, a region that has a history of Moorish rule. This area was once home to the powerful civilization of the Tartessians, and evidence of its former glory can be found in the local land and architecture.

Andalucia is the sunniest part of Spain, and the summers can get very hot. This is the land of the dried clay bullfighting ring, the white-washed stone buildings and dusty narrow streets. The best time to visit Andalucia is in the spring or the fall, as the weather is pleasant and the surroundings are green. Many Spanish travelers spend their summer vacations in Andalucia, and the beaches are a lovely relief from the unrelenting heat, though crowded.

While in Andalucia, be sure to catch some local Flamenco dancing, bull fighting and religious festivals; all very popular in this region. There are several cities inside of the Andalucia region, including Malaga, Seville (the capital), Cordoba, Juelva, Granada, Almeria, Cadiz and Jaen. All of these cities will provide an abundance of opportunities to take part in real Andalucian cultural activities. Visit the bullfighting museum in Cordoba or the great bullfighting ring in Seville, see a Flamenco show in Malaga and participate in an Easter Parade in Granada.

The number one reason people visit Andalucia is for its incredible beaches. Over 500 miles of gorgeous coastline border the region and pull thousands of visitors each season. The winds on the Strait of Gibraltar makes it perfect for wind-surfing and kite-boarding and many surfers, yachters and boaters visit the region for an active summer holiday.

Andalucia is also home to at least 70 golf courses, making it a popular golfing destination. With its beaches, great cities and gorgeous scenery, Andalucia can be a great place to golf and relax, and is entertaining for the whole family. Because of the mild weather enjoyed in Andalucia, the golf courses can be used year-round. San Roque, in Andalucia, is home to the Valderrama course, made famous in 1997 when it hosted the Ryder Cup, and again in 1999 when it was host to the World Championship.

Andalucia is a great and varied landscape which is home to nearly all of Spain's great treasures. Its fascinating and mixed heritage and history, gorgeous beaches and warm weather make it a quintessentially Spanish vacation spot, not to be missed by any Spanish traveler.

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