ANDALUCIA
COSTA DEL SOL
Andalucia,
known to many as "the bridge between two
continents", "the gateway to Europe", "a
melting pot of cultures" or "a meeting point of two
seas" fits perfectly within any of these definitions.
A direct link
between Europe and Africa, and the place where the Atlantic
Ocean meets the Mediterranean, Andalucia has been fought over by
numerous cultures since the earliest times of civilization,
being one of the areas of settlement of our prehistoric
ancestors.
Andalucia covers
17.3% of Spanish territory, 87,268 km˛ in total, making it the
largest single region, with an area greater than countries such
as Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Austria and Switzerland.
In Andalucia,
contrasts are the norm. The diversity of the landscapes which
make up the region provides an entire spectrum: from the warm
Guadalquivir valley, to leafy low mountain areas, from volcanic
landscapes such as the Tabernas Desert to the white peaks of
Sierra Nevada.
Andalucia's main
river, the Guadalquivir, from the Arabic, meaning "Great
River", together with its tributary, the Genil, forms a
fertile valley which constitutes the fundamental geographical
axis of Andalucia. From its beginnings in eastern Andalucia, in
the Sierra de Cazorla, to its outlet into the sea in the west,
next to the marshes of Donana tilde National Park, the
Guadalquivir is a source of life all along its journey across
Andalucia.
Numerous
tributaries, springing from the mountain areas along its banks,
pour the excess water from the reservoirs in Sierra Morena or
the Betico Mountains into the Guadalquivir. Such water takes on
an important role in regulating the water supply, not only for
human consumption, but also in the case of heavy rains and the
consequent river floods.
Despite the
importance of the Guadalquivir, fifty per cent of Andalucia is
mountainous. A third of Andalucia stands above 600 metres, with
many high plains areas, and there are 46 peaks above 1000 metres.
The queen of
heights is undoubtedly the Sierra Nevada, in the heart of the
Penibeacuttico System, where summits above 3,400 m, such as el
Mulhacén and el Veleta, preside majestically over the rest of
the nearby ranges.
Within forty
kilometres it is possible to travel from this alpine landscape
to the tropical shores of the Mediterranean. The coastline of
Andalucia, almost 900 km long, is home to a large number of
towns and beaches, the delight of those who visit them. In
recent years, Andalucia has made great efforts to improve the
quality of its coastal area to suit the increasingly demanding
tourist market.
Nowadays,
Andalucia is a modern community, equipped with a great
infrastructure that knows how to welcome its visitors, and
which, despite being conscious of moving with the times, takes
great pains to maintain its roots and to look after its
important cultural and monumental patrimony.
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a guide to lower priced properties
Villa's
from 250.000€,
Finca's
country homes from 150,000€,
Apartments
from 150,000€,
Townhouses
from 125,000€
Building
Plots From 50,000€
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