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Tourist map Andalusia (clickable)

Sights Andalusia

Culture

Nature

Religion

Archt.

Museum

Activity

Am. Park

Plaza de Toros

: Beautiful old bull fight arena (Plaza de Toros) from 1784 in Ronda. The town is also famous for its deep gorge (El Tajo) with three beautiful bridges.

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Alcazar

: Beautiful Moorish art (Mudéjar architecture) in the form of a building in the center of Seville. The gardens surrounding the Alcazar are worth for a visit.

Gibraltar

: On this last colony of Europe (UK) live the only wild monkeys in Europe. Ideal as a day trip from Andalusia.

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Guadix

: This town has 2000 cave dwellings and has the largest caves area (Santiago) in Europe.

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Sierra Nevada

: Beautiful mountain-range with the highest mountain Mulhacen serving as its backdrop. It is possible to combine your skiing holiday with a holiday in the sun at the Costa del Sol.

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National park Doñana

: Large wetland area with many birds at the mouth of the Guadalquivir.

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Mezquita in Cordoba

: Unique building with a cathedral into a mosque in the 8th century with many columns. Other highlights in the city are the old Jewish Quarter and the Castle of the Catholic kings.

General Information Andalusia

Population:	8.059.000 (17,8%, 1e)
Density (people/km2):	92 (11e)
Area (km²):	87.600 (17,3%, 2e)
Main cities:	Granada, Málaga, Córdoba
Sun hours in winter:	6
Sun hours in summer:	12
Tourism (%):	17,9 (1e)
Bed places per km²:	2,6 (8e)
Landscape:	coast, mountains, riverplane
Highest elevation point:	Mulhacén 3.478 meter