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Sierra Nevada, Spain

September 22, 2011

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Spain’s highest mountain range, the Sierra Nevada, stretches across the Granada and Almería provinces in the far south. Sierra Nevada translates to English as “snowy range,” and quite justly so. The snow-capped peaks soar into the air, visible from afar. One can see the white range on a clear day just walking down the streets [...]

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The Province of Seville, Spain

September 22, 2011

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The most populated province of the autonomous region of Andalucía shares many of the same attractive characteristics of its neighbors. Endless vistas of beautiful landscapes, ancient cities hiding an ancient past, and brilliant architectural heritages are just some of the province’s features. Seville shares the UNESCO World Heritage Site Parque Nacional de Doñana with its [...]

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The Province of Jaén, Spain

September 22, 2011

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Jaén province rests at the northeast of Spain’s autonomous Andalucía region. The vast landscapes would appear bare if not for the thousands of olive trees. The region is smaller and less-known than some of its more popular touristy neighbors, but the province boasts several important sites and festivals in addition to its reputation as a [...]

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The Province of Huelva, Spain

September 22, 2011

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Andalucia’s Huelva province forms part of the Spanish border along the Portuguese border. The province is best known for Christopher Columbus, its natural parks, and the Rio Tinto copper mines, which have been mined since 1000 BC. The provincial capital shares the name of Huelva, and has itself been lived in since 3000 BC. Apart [...]

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The Province of Granada , Spain

September 22, 2011

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The province of Granada sits at the bottom of Andalucía. The province touches the Mediterranean Sea in the south, and its mountains are the largest of the Iberian Peninsula. The Mulhacén peak reaches a height of 3,479 meters, making it the tallest. That peak is located inside the Sierra Nevada National Park. The Sierra Nevada [...]

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The Province of Córdoba, Spain

September 22, 2011

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Sitting in the north-central part of Andalucía, the province of Córdoba is one of the most significant and famous in European history. Although without a coastline, Córdoba is a major province for visitors. The temperature soars to an average daily 36.2 Celsius, the highest average on the continent. The province experiences mild winters in the [...]

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The Province of Cádiz, Spain

September 22, 2011

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Cádiz is southwestern in the Spanish autonomous region of Andalucía. The city of the same name is the provincial capital, but the largest city is Jerez. The province boasts a number of natural parks, and the many whitewashed towns and villages that dot the region are marvelous. The Andalucía region is already quite beautiful, but [...]

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The Albayzín, Granada, Spain

September 22, 2011

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The Albayzín district of Granada is probably the most famous district in the city. The entire district has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The narrow streets are almost like corridors by today’s standards. They curve and curl along, the old buildings that flank each street leaning in closely. The area is the Moorish [...]

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