Andalusia Travel Guide

Andalusia is an autonomous community of Spain, which is recognised as a historical nationality. It is best known for its mountainous region that embraces the Costa del Sol and covers almost 17.3% of Spanish territory. The Guadalquivir valley and the volcanic landscapes of Tabernas Desert of Andalusia attract thousands of tourists every year. It is one of the warmest regions in Europe and has Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters.

About 18% of Andalusia is protected land with a vast network of parks and reserves. Out of the 22 National Parks that stretches from mountainous regions to coastal areas, the most popular are the Doñana National Park, the Grazalema, the Sierra de las Nieves and the Sierra Bermeja. Other tourist attractions include El Torcal, near Antequera, coastline such as the Costa del Sol, the Costa de la Luz of Cadiz and Huelva and the different beaches.

With time, Andalusia has become a major European holiday destination. Today, the region has more than 24,000km of motorways and highways along with some of the best international airports. Besides, the coast offers ports of worldwide importance and the rail links has been improved as well, offering new heights to tourism in Andalusia.