What to see in Andalusia, things to do and tourist spots

Considered to be the most populous, Andalusia is the largest region in Spain. Andalusia is divided into 8 provinces. It is bounded by Extremadura and Castile-La Mancha in the north, Murcia and Mediterranean Sea in the east, Portugal and Atlantic Ocean in the west and Strait of Gibraltar in the south. Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain from Morocco. Agriculture is the main service sector here but other industries include tourism, retail sales and construction.

Andalusia is home to the popular bullfighting and flamenco. Flamenco is an art that originated in the southern side of Spain. This art is comprised of dancing, singing and playing guitar. Bullfighting or Corrida is a popular pastime of the Spanish here. The sport involves the Toro Bravo species of bulls.

Seville is the capital city and home to the great monuments like the Arabian belltower Giralda and Torre del Oro, which is an enormous cathedral. Granada or the Moorish Jewel is situated with a backdrop of snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Cordoba is yet another city that has the most impressive Great Mosque of Cordoba. Malaga is famous for its pristine Mediterranean coastline. Costa de Almeria is a stunning coast present in the city on Almeria. The Donana National Park has some of the world’s most popular sights like the moving dunes and the marshy regions. Cadiz is the oldest city in Andalusia. The main fishing port over here is Huelva that provides employment to many people. Other main tourist attractions here are the Alhambra and the Mezquita monuments.

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