Quick facts about Andalucia, South of Spain Andalucia is perfectly positioned in the Southern most part of Spain. It embodies everything you might have heard about Spain. When you think of Spain, there are a few likely things that pop into your mind:
Tapas
Flamenco Dancers
Matadors
Bullfights
Over 300 days of sun a year
A culture rooted deep in history like no other place on this earth...well maybe Italy, but we're talking about Andalucia today!
Even more impressive, Andalucia was under Moorish rule from the 8th to the 15th centuries, and a very diverse legacy was left behind. Today, you can see with your own eyes the architecture including such landmarks like the Alcázar castle in Seville, the capital city, as well as Córdoba's Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral and Granada's Alhambra palace. Population: 7 million ( about 20% of Spain´s national total) Area: 87,300 km sq 17.3 % of the Spanish territory The region of Andalucia in the South of Spain comprises of 8 provinces, and stands today as one of the best tourists destination in all of Europe. Just recently, the province of Malaga has broken records on the number of tourists, 4 years in a row. But why is Andalucia in particular so appealing to travellers?
