Συλλογή φωτογραφιών της Ανδαλουσίας

The province of Cádiz is known for its special light, its endless wild white sand beaches and the joy of its people. The capital, Cádiz (120,000 inhabitants), is the oldest city in Western Europe and the perfect destination to live by the sea away from stress. If you want to change the car for the bike, Cádiz is the ideal city because everything is close. Its picturesque old town is a walk through history, it resembles that of Havana but well preserved and only competes in beauty with the sunset of La Caleta beach (chosen in 2020 the most beautiful in Spain by Condé Nast Traveler magazine).

Almería is the 'orchard' of Europe. The sea and the desert coexist with the most fertile and productive vegetable garden on the continent. Here you can naturally harvest all kinds of greens and vegetables. But the province of Almería also has more than 100 kilometers of untamed coastline on the shores of the Mediterranean. It is well known for its extensive languages ​​of virgin beaches with fine sand, hidden coves and majestic cliffs that run along the coast of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. The seabed of these beaches is ideal, together with that of Tarifa (Cádiz), for scuba diving.

"Seville is the best way to get to know Spain", said former US President Barack Obama two years ago during the celebration of the World Travel and Tourism Council. Possibly right. What is a certainty is that Seville is a symbol of Andalusian culture and traditions, like flamenco. Its capital (2 million inhabitants) is monumental. The historic center of Seville is one of the largest and best preserved in Europe and has been declared a World Heritage Site. Strolling through Seville means "losing consciousness" through a labyrinth of streets full of personality, colorful squares and corners full of life.

The province of Granada offers culture, mountains, beach and sky station. The city of Granada is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain. The Alhambra is its most international tourist emblem and one of the most visited monuments in the world. This capital (234,000 inhabitants) can be discovered on foot to savor places such as the Paseo de los Tristes, the Mirador de San Nicolás, the Albaicín or the Sacromonte, the most picturesque neighborhood for its typical cave houses and its flamenco shows. Granada has a very large floating university population. The province is a cultural tourist destination due to its spectacular monuments.

The province of Jaén is the inland paradise of Andalusia Nature lovers can find in the Natural Park of Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas -the largest protected area in Spain and the second in Europe- clear peaks, crystalline rivers, forests , wild animals, castles and small villages. The main attraction of the capital, Jaén (112,000 inhabitants) is its architecture and the coexistence of Christian, Jewish and Muslim cultures in the aesthetics of its streets. The monumental cities par excellence, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, are Úbeda and Baeza. These two jewels of the Andalusian Renaissance are compared to Italian cities.

Huelva is known for its more than one hundred kilometers of fine white sand, its mild climate and for producing acorn-fed Iberian ham with the ‘Jamón de Jabugo’ designation of origin, unique and highly valued in the world. The province of Huelva is located between the sea and the mountains, which is why sitting at the table to taste its cuisine is a must. Protected natural spaces abound in this province. The most impressive is the Doñana Natural Park but there are many others such as the Odiel marshes and the Sierra de Aracena.

Córdoba is a UNESCO World Heritage City known for its relevant cultural and monumental legacy. Its architecture keeps alive its Roman, Muslim, Christian and Jewish past. The Mosque-Cathedral is the main tourist attraction on a long list. As leisure experiences, Cordobans recommend visiting the flowery patios of the houses and relaxing body and mind in the famous Arab baths. The geographical location of Córdoba, in the center of Andalusia, allows the capital (325,000 inhabitants) to be very well connected with the rest of Spain and to provide an ecosystem conducive to the implementation of new business projects.