Spain attracts over 45 million visitors a year, and Andalucía is the heart of the country's tourist industry. When travelers conjure an image of Spain in their mind, they see Andalucía; Spain's Deep South is colorful to the excess and means to stay that way. The world-famous coastal resorts of the Costa del Sol are only part of the story. Andalucía offers a rich artistic heritage from Velázquez to Picasso; a feast of hot-blooded traditions including bullfighting, flamenco, and exuberant carnivals; and spectacular landscapes, from the highest mountains to patches of golden desert. Cadogan explores the Roman, Renaissance, and Moorish towns of Seville, Cordoba, and Granada, with their awe-inspiring monuments, and follows in the footsteps of El Cid up the Guadalquivir Valley. There are sections on day trips into Gibraltar and across the Mediterranean Sea to Morocco. The guide delves into one of the richest cultures in Europe, with a history section covering Hercules and Julius Caesar, the feisty emirs of Moorish al-Andalus, and Columbus and Queen Isabel. Cadogan's much-expanded guide, fat with inspiration, will help readers capture the essence of Andalucia--from the taste of its sherry and shellfish to the spectacle of flamenco and the scent of its orange blossom.
In addition, this guide features:
*An evocative color-photograph essay that brings to life the vibrancy of Southern Spain
*The best tapas, fiestas, and wine-tasting
*Practical travel advice, town and site plans, and a color touring-map section
In addition, this guide features:
*An evocative color-photograph essay that brings to life the vibrancy of Southern Spain
*The best tapas, fiestas, and wine-tasting
*Practical travel advice, town and site plans, and a color touring-map section
