This Andalucian Guide: focuses on the geographical history, its legends, details of Moorish Spain, Andaluz lifestyle of yesterday and today, the amazing architectural heritage. A special section dedicated to Spain’s water resources and environment, practical travel advice and Health Care.

The Present and The Past.

Centuries of fierce conquering and reconquering shaped the History of Andalucia. A staggering amount of castles, palaces were built. Many churches, mosques and cathedrals, witnessed bitter religious and political clashes, thousands of monuments originated as iconic symbols reflecting those bitter conflicts.

This area has a wealth of revered golden-age treasures: museums overflowing with culture and art. There is stunning intertwined-styled architecture.

• The Sierra Nevada
  (the snowy mountain) peaks the Bético ranges, (these are the highest ranges in mainland Spain). Did you know, there are "ski pistes" only two hours from the beaches?
• Spectacular coastlines
• Golf courses galore…
• Contrasted by rugged Sierras and the infinite Spanish Vegas (pancake-plateaus)
• Tasty Tapas, excellent wine, ‘Pata Negra’
• Long Siestas, Fiestas and Ferias
• Sensual Flamenco dance accompanied by heart rending 'Cante Jondo'
• Explore Protected National Parks, Lakes and Lagoons, Amusement Parks…
• Discover the ruins and Historical culture of the ancient Italica Romanization
• Horse Riding, Hiking, Extreme (and tame) Sports
• Nature Observation (birds, butterflies, Iberian Flora and Fauna, Dońana, Antequera's Laguna de Fuente Piedra)
• Formula One Racing (Jerez Circuit)
• The Spanish Riding School

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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.

Geography of Spain Spanish geography, the Meseta, the Dehesa, Northern lush Spain and the dry Mediterranean. A Country of Contrasts.

The History of Andalucia had a vital role in the Spanish Golden Age history. The History of Andalucia: the connecting point of Spain’s supreme moment as a world ruling power during the discovery of the Americas. Andalucia was witness to the Golden and Dark Ages that followed.

Moorish Spain Moorish Spain and the Islamic Golden Ages (711 - 1492 AD). The legacy of these enlightened times, is what sparked the Renaissance in Europe.

Moslem Disunity and the al-Andalus Caliphate The Moslem Disunity split was essential for Moorish Spain. The 756 al-Andalus emirate matured into a splendid military and economic sovereignty, influenced by a highly intellectual civilization

Antequera In Antequera one finds that 80% of all the art treasure belonging to Málaga province is in Antequera

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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About Us About Us and titbits about living in Andalucia. The vibrant colour of our sensational area with its fascinating history - shouldn't be missed.

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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.

Italica Romanization Italica is situated in Santiponce, 9 kms from Sevilla. It is the oldest and largest Roman archaeological settlement on the peninsular.