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Never heard of
Andalucia? Or just want to learn more about what there is in Spain's
most beautiful and historic region? Then please read on...
Mount Reales 1497m - Near our base Casares
In the next few pages you will find information on where Andalucia is, some
of it's
history, and what makes it one of the most interesting and dynamic places to visit anywhere
in the world. From the golden sands and azure seas of the southern coast, to the
rolling hills and majestic mountains of the north, and the ancient castles and historic
cities to the endless orchards of olives and vines, Andalucia has something for everyone.
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An invasion of the senses…
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Ronda's
magnificent "Puente Nuevo" bridge |
Andalucia is a land of exotic
history, rich cultures, diverse landscapes, exciting seascapes, colorful
images, artists
and good old tranquility! It is one of those rare places on our planet that has been
deeply influenced by foreign invasion - both for conquest and for peace! We are here for
peace of course and for your benefit we have penetrated deep into the heart to provide
you with the best possible experiences. This was no easy task. How do you experience such
a brilliant region in a very short time? Well, you can't unless you extend your travels
considerably! But with Adventurebug you will be introduced to Andalucia's
finest features - by the experts!
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Click here to see a slideshow of the sights of Andalucia
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A
Few Facts About Andalucia:
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 The largest autonomous region in Spain
- occupying the entire Atlantic coast and nearly a third of the Mediterranean beaches.
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Diverse landscapes consisting of snow
peaked mountains, deserts, world class beaches, quiet coves grass lands, and some of the
best National Parks in all of Spain.
- An ideal climate with mild winters
(average annual temperature - 18
degrees Celsius), hot tropical summers, low average rainfall and the most amount of
sunshine in Europe!
- Culturally rich offering Flamenco
music and dance, Fiestas, bull fighting, ceramic art, outstanding food, sherry and the
obvious influences of cultures from Pre-Historic man to the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs and
Moors.
- Fascinating and diverse architecture
such as the Moorish styled white washed villages, the Alhambra Palace, the Mesquite of
Cordoba and much, much more!
 Popular cities and towns of Andalucia
are:
- Malaga (Home of Picasso)
- Granada (Former Arab strong hold
nearly lost to the Spanish indefinitely)
- Seville (The Giralda, Home of Flamenco
and Bullfighting!)
- Cordoba (Site of one of the most
stunning mosques in the world)
- Cadiz (possibly the oldest village in
Europe!)
- Jaen (Near the beautiful Cazorla
National Park)
- Almeria (home to some of the most
familiar John Wayne / Clint Eastwood Westerns ever made!)
- Ronda (site of the first Bull Ring and
the beautiful Gorge over the Rio Guadelevin)
- Huelva (Where Columbus sailed to
America from)
- Sierra Nevada (highest peak
on mainland Spain
and home to the country's largest ski resort)
- Plus much, much more!
- Famous moments in Andalucian history
were brought to us by Christopher Columbus, Picasso, Blas Infante, General Franco, Julius
Caesar and plenty of others! Exciting Mediterranean wildlife consisting of mountain
goats, wild boar, deer, vultures, eagles, flamingos, plenty of reptiles, dolphins, whales
and much more.
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Recommended
Reading:
Holiday Walks from the Costa Del Sol - Matt Butler (Sigma
Pub UK) Lonely Planet - Spain
Complete Mediterranean Wildlife - Paul Sterry (Collins)
Fiesta / Death in the Afternoon - E. Hemingway
Driving Over Lemons - Chris
Stewart
Parrot in a Pepper Tree - Chris Stewart
Andalucia - A portrait of Southern Spain - N. Luard / Century
Pub
Andalucia - Michael Jacobs / Pallas Guides
www.sigmapress.co.uk
- For great walking guide books Internationally
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If you would like to receive a copy of our latest full-colour
brochure, with all the details about our tours and other
information, we can send it to you or you can download it.
[Click Here]
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Want to see what previous guests of ours had to say about their
holiday experiences?.. [Click here]
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We've put together
a Slide show to show some of the scenery, flora and fauna that we go through on our tours.
Have a look...
[Click Here]
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Answers to all
those frequently asked questions about our holidays...
[Click
Here]
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To see just some of the reasons why an Adventure Bug Holiday is the right outdoor holiday for you...
[Click Here]
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If you are looking for an expert outdoors company in Andalucia,
then talk to us. We can help you organise a specific event
or run tours for you.
[Click Here]
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 Fancy a good read? Our guide book to walks and hikes around Andalucia has now been published.
[Click Here]
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