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Bookmark & shareAndalucía is a delicious feast for the eyes and a roaring banquet for the mind.
With strong Islamic roots and a history of unrelenting poverty, Andalucía is perhaps the least European part of western Europe; but the region's heritage is Spanish as well as Muslim. It gave us Velázquez, Picasso and Lorca, and is also a hotbed of flamenco, fiesta and bullfighting.
The Islamic palaces, picturesque little villages, ragged mountains and endless coastline make it unforgettable. Happy hours start at midnight and the cities of Seville and Málaga have a kicking nightlife. You can party, hike, sunbathe and sightsee: it's no wonder Andalucía is such a heart-stealer.
Fast Facts
Population
7,400,000
Currency
Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Electrical Plugs
220V 50 Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+34
Weights & Measures
Metric
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