Andalucia (Cadogan Guide Andalucia)

by Dana Facaros (Author), Michael Pauls (Author), Michael Pauls (Author), Dana Facaros (Author)

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  2003

  $4.35

  Scrutinizes the region's world-famous coastal resorts - examines the rich artistic heritage from Velazquez to Picasso - explores the spectacular landscapes, from the highest mountains to patches of golden desert - and the Roman, Renaissance and Moorish towns of Seville, Cordoba and Granada - follows in the footsteps of El Cid up the Guadalquivir Valley - day trips into Gibraltar and across the Mediterranean sea to Morocco - special chapters on Andalucia's feast of hot-blooded traditions including bullfighting, flamenco and exuberant carnivals 'It says something about the people of Cadiz, that under the dictatorship, theirs was the only carnival Franco failed to suppress, and if you ever experience it you'll know why. In the second week of February, if there were an instrument to measure atmosphere, it would glow red here; everyone, young or old, native or stranger, is roaming the streets, singing and dancing'

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.26

  Takes you right into the heart of southern Spain by uncovering the delights of Granada, Seville and Cordoba, the sparkling coastal resorts and the magnificent landscape - visits Seville, a city of drama and passion, home to those most Spanish creations, flamenco and tapas, and the greatest gothic cathedral in the world, La Giralda - explores spiritual Cordoba, with its Great Mosque and medieval quarters, and refined and wistful Granada, with its extraordinary garden-hung Alhambra palace and spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada - relaxes on the best of southern Spain's beaches and seaside towns, travels over to Gibraltar and shows you the best places to unwind with a glass of sherry.