Destinations - Spain - Andalucia
The rich culture of Southern Spain is a unique blend of the civilisations which have occupied and traded with the area. The Romans left their language and civic structure, while the Moors left examples of beautiful architecture. |  |
They ruled the area for 700 years and the fabulous Alhambra (Granada) and Mezquita (Cordoba) are still spectacular.
Flamenco music has its origins in gypsy tradition.
The landscape is diverse; undulating fertile plains covered in olive groves, the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains and the beaches of the Costa del Sol. The people of Andalucia, warm and welcoming as their climate, embrace life to the full.
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Local Cuisine
Andalucia is the home of the tapa. The
tradition of serving small snacks to accompany your drink is very much alive, and some tapa bars offer extensive choices; from simple pieces of cheese, tortilla or chorizo to fried fish or squid.
One special favourite is the delicious jamon serrano (cured ham) from the Andalucian mountains. Tapa are traditionally washed down with fino sherry from Jerez.
Other dishes make great use of cumin, saffron and garlic. Chilled gazpacho soup suits the hot climate and, of course, fresh fish is plentiful.
Local Attractions
- The Alhambra
- The beaches of the Costa del Sol
- The Sierra Nevada
- The tapa bars of Seville
- Flamenco in Granada or Seville
- Moorish architecture in Cordoba
