Andalucia: The Soul of Spain
Andalucia Guide Focusing on the Geography of Spain and Andalusia. Specializing in the culture of Moorish Spain, its geographical history. Physical, Political Maps and Ancient Maps of Spain.
Discover the contrasting, quintessential beauty of inland rural tourism - inside the region's National and Natural parks, rich in Iberian Flora and Fauna and from where originate the Andalucian artisan crafts.
Historic Centre of Cordoba
Roman Bridge over the Guadalquivir River
National Monuments
Islamic Art and Architecture was introduced to Iberia, transforming through the years, into Hispano-Moorish Art and Architecture. Spain thus inherited historic monuments such as the: The Alhambra Granada Spain, Cordoba Mosque with its unique Mezquita History and Madinat az-Zahra - once the capital of the Cordovan Caliphate. These very monuments are now Spain's top tourist attractions.
Contemporary Spain
Nature, Sports and Fun!
Explore Protected National and Natural Parks, Lakes and Lagoons, Amusement Parks…
Horse Riding, Walking, Bird-Watching, Canoeing, Paragliding, Hiking, Extreme (and tame) Sports and Water Sports
Nature Observation: (Dolphin and Whale watching, birds, butterflies, Antequera's Laguna de Fuente Piedra and Dońana National Park)
The Sierra Nevada peaks the Bético ranges with ski pistes only two hours from the beaches
Spectacular coastlines
Golf courses
Formula One Racing MotoGP (Jerez Circuit)
The Spanish Riding School
- Savour this region's Gastronomy: Tasty Tapas, Wines, Sherry Wines, Jamon produce, scrumptious Delicatessen Moorish honey-and-almond confectionaries
Spanish History
Spanish Museums are excellent.
They admirably reflect the Iberian Peninsula's past civilizations: Celtics, Phoenicians, Tartessians, Carthaginians, Etruscans, Greeks, Romans, Suebis, Vandals, Alans, Visigoths, Sephardic Jews and the Moors.
Cadiz Bay and Cathedral
These different civilizations were fundamental in the History of Andalucia - and were paramount to the development of the Iberian Peninsula, which much later, became Spain. Historic Cordoba was of special importance during the Cordovan Caliphate.
The ruins of ancient Italica Romanization is perhaps one of the best preserved Hispanic Roman archaeological sites.
The Historic Role of Islamic Science and Discovery
Scientific progress, spurred the al-Andalus to staggering levels of erudition, resulting in enormous financial successes. The Renaissance was kindled by the knowledge derived from the Islamic Translation Movement - that very instruction became The Base of Universal Education.
What Transcended to Today?
Moorish Technology, Moorish Agriculture, Agronomy, Moorish Medicine, Surgery, Optalmology, Pharmacology, Botany, Philosophy, Mathematics, Cartography, Astronomy, Astrology and Navegation.
The Alhambra Granada Spain crowned
by the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada
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Andalucia Spain: The Eight Provinces, Topography and Communication Systems
Andalucia Spain territory spans over 87,268 km2, statistically, it represents 17.3% of the geographical dominion of Spain.
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Andalusia Blog
Blog Description: Well-known Andalusian monuments and their history, Geography and current topics of the vibrant Andalucian Lifestyle.
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Geography of Spain: Boundaries and Landmass Details
Geography of Spain. 19 Regions and Their Capitals, Spanish Coastlines, Principal Mountain Ranges
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The History of Andalucia had a vital role in the Spanish Golden Age history.
The History of Andalucia: Proximity of the Gibraltar Straights; the natural resources of the area made south-west Iberia highly desirable for commerce and urban settlements.
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Italica Romanization
Italica Romanization initiated an exceptional era of prospering local economy. The Italica ruins are proof of the height of Roman rule in Spain. The oldest and largest Roman archaeological settlement
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Moorish Spain
Moorish Spain and the Islamic Golden Ages (711 to 1492 AD). The legacy of these enlightened times, is what sparked the Renaissance in Europe.
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Historic Cordoba: navigability made this a strategic city for Romans and Moors
Historic Cordoba and its Archaeological findings, date as far back as the Bronze Age. Cordoba signifies: “The Village that Overlooked the River.” Each civilization valued the Guadalquivir river.
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Was Madinat az-Zahra's Creation Politics or Love?
Madinat az-Zahra's fundamental aim was to impress visitors. Buried for over a millennium. Sumptuous tales of the Medina Azahara were believed, a legend.
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al-Andalus Agricultural Water Secrets, transformed al-Andalusia
al-Andalus Agricultural Water Secrets rendered previously arid lands to fertile fields of crops. Moorish agriculture: exact science of meticulous land management and conscientious irrigation.
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Alhambra Granada Spain: The Red Castle on the Hill
The Alhambra Granada Spain overlooks the city of Granada. It was a palatine city: Palace and Fortress of the remaining Moors in Spain. Today the Alhambra represents a Wonder of the World.
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The Alhambra Granada Generalife was Exclusively for Recreation and Seclusion.
The Alhambra Granada Generalife palace was the country estate summer retreat for the Emir and his family
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Mezquita History began with Prophet Mohammed's Prayer Meetings
Mezquita History: purely Islamic-Moorish Architecture ammalgamated with local artisanship. The Mezquita, remains, the most extraordinairy medieval monument renowned for symmetrical, mystical beauty
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All About Andalucia
All About AndaluciaThe Present versus The Past: Andalucia's location was crucial to Iberian History and a paramount witness to the Golden and Dark Ages of Spain.
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Andalucian Health Care: Helping You to use the Spanish Social Security System
Andalucian Health Care: It is vital to register in the Padron/local census in your new country, from a medical-care point of view. A few people have suddenly found themselves exempt from medical care.
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Discover Andalusian Gastronomy lifestyle secrets.
Andalusian Gastronomy Lifestyle: Taste the delicate flesh of red mullet, or sea bream baked in salt, or the unmistakable waft and seaside cheer of a spit of grilled sardines, sipping cool white wine.
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Antequera's stunning architecture and its legendary Lover's Peak are impressive
In Antequera one finds that 80% of all the art treasure belonging to Málaga province is in Antequera
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Tarifa Lifestyle: Where Wind and Waves are Magnetic Language
Tarifa Lifestyle: wherever the natives go – is a sure sign of approval. Virgin beaches and protected countryside. Great night-life to be discovered in Tarifa. Do you love cetaceans?
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Andalucian Memories To Treasure
Andalucian Memories To Treasure Have you any special memories of Andalucia You would like to share with us?
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Andalucia-Andalusia Maps High Quality Political and Physical
Andalucia-Andalusia Maps. Whether your needs are travel, tourism, sight-seeing, geography or history: all need map references.
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Iberian Flora and Fauna
Geological study of Iberian Flora and Fauna; the geographical, ecosystems and climatic (historic) are inseparable. Who eats what, where.
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The Buho Real (Buho Bubo Hispanus), a natural resident to the Iberian Peninsular
The Iberian buho real is resolutely territorial. One of their exceptional features are special flight feathers which 'mute' its perch-drop when hunting.
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About Us. Chrissy and Anne reveal details about Spain and their love of History
About Us. History has special significance to us. We each have a personal history.
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life in Andalucia since 1963
Living in Andalucia, no-one ventured on the beach after dark, however. The Guardia Civil patrolled, every night, searching for contrabandistas.
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Alhambra Granada Palaces Gems: Artistic Masterpieces - Political Intrigues.
Alhambra Granada Palaces Gems: Nasrid architechture had reached an incomparable zenith. The Hall of Two Sisters, The Hall of the Abencerrajes, The Hall of Muquarnas, The Mirador de Lindaraja...
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Alhambra Spain Demise
The Alhambra Spain witnessed the pinnacle of Moorish success and its downfall. The charms of the Harem were to play deadly power games in the Alhambra's politics and policies...
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