(Tue Jul 6th, 2010, by Paul Lopez)
Andalucia is the south / south east region of Spain and probably one of the prettiest and most diverse in terms of landscape and terrain than any other in Spain. Andalucia covers 87,597 square meters which actually equates to just over 17% of the territory of Spain.
Some of the most visited cities and towns are within Andalucia including Cordoba, Garanada, Malaga, and Seville. The coastal areas of the Costa Tropical, Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz are all within this spectacular region of Spain.
When some people think of Spain they think of dry arid terrain with little greenery but that could not be so wrong in terms of what Andalucia has to offer. Huge national parks, mountains, forests, lakes, lush fields and of course the sea are all in abundance in Andalucia. One minute you could be high up in the mountains surrounded by forests and inland lakes and the a few minutes later you could be sitting on a beach looking at the Mediterranean or the Atlantic Ocean.
Apart from the spectacular scenery Andalucia is swamped in history and was an important player in how many cultures spread throughout Europe. The most significant historical times was the occupation of Andlaucia by the Moors (Arabs). They brought with them foods never seen before as well as spices and traditions that have survived the centuries to this day.
Believe it or not the Arabs introduced underarm deodorant, shampoo and baths to this part of the world and the magnificent architecture is something that still dominates most cities skylines.
There are many faces to Andalucia and it is a place that can offer so much to its visitors. It really is an ideal holiday location whether you are looking for coastal or rural breaks. In fact the great thing about Andalucia is that you can combine it all.
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