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Andalucia
Almost every brilliant thread which makes the tapestry of Spain so distinctive originates in just one province - Andalucia.
Andalucía: here originate the most passionate fiestas and pilgrimages, and under the burning Andalucían sun lie the magnificent remains of the civilisation of Moorish Al Andaluz'. One of Andalucía's main distinctions is its diversity of landscapes.The windswept, sandy beaches of the unspoilt Atlantic coast are amongst the best in all of Europe and are backed by the important wildlife sanctuary of Coto Doñana National Park, whilst the coastline is set against the imposing mountain backdrop of the Sierras.The snowcapped peaks are only an hour's drive or so from the coast and beyond lie vast open plains, where the
terrain serves as a reminder of the proximity of the African continent. Throughout the province, the landscape is punctuated with picture-book white villages and Renaissance towns, whilst some of the most mesmerising cities in Spain act as an incentive not to spend too much time in one place. Seville pulsates with romance, imbued with the images of Figaro, Don Juan and Carmen. Córdoba, the most hauntingly Moorish town in Andalucía, is centred on the serene Mezquita, the biggest mosque after Mecca, transformed into a Christian cathedral. And don't miss the celebrated Alhambra in Granada.
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Climate
Andalucia Apr 19
Average daily maximum temperature (ºC) May 23 Jun 27 Jul 29 Aug 30 Sept 27 Oct 23
Taste& sherry from the oak cask, at Jerez de la Frontera in one of the bodegas whose names are so familiar: Domecq, Harveys & Gonzalez Byass See& the proud Andalucían horses being schooled to music at the Royal Riding School in Jerez Visit Seville& to see the horseback caballeros & their señoritas during the Semana Santa, the Rocío & other festivals * the famous Giralda, the Moorish minaret attached to the biggest Gothic cathedral in the world * the lovely gardens of the Alcázar where the plants seem to reach for the sky * the enchanting Barrio Santa Cruz, a whitewashed warren of streets where balconies spill over with flowers & windows are veiled with the grilles which kept Seville's maidens chaste Visit Córdoba& & don't miss the inimitable charm of place in which the art of the patio is so refined that there is a patio festival every May
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