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You! You! My beautiful Andalusia!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As beautiful as it is, Andalusia will make you dream with its history, its architecture, its buildings, its dances, its culinary specialties, its beaches, its ports, its gardens and many other landscapes more resplendent than the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a passion for travel, read this article to discover some of the most beautiful places in the region of Andalusia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Granada, Seville, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Cordoba and M\u00e1laga, can you locate them on the map?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It is always good to travel, but you have to know where you are on the map! Don’t worry, Linguifamily<\/a> ‘s host families will be able to show you the main cities of the beautiful region of Andalusia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with Granada<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The city of Granada<\/a> is home to the impressive Arabian Alhambra<\/strong><\/a> Palace.  The Alhambra, from its Arabic origin ” al-Qal’a Al-Hamra ” <\/em> meaning the red fortress, is a most majestic place. A flagship building of Islamic culture, it has some of the most magnificent architecture, including its walls, gardens, ponds and the famous 12-lion fountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from its sumptuous royal palace, Granada is also known for one of its most emblematic dances, the flamenco. A dance with gypsy origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let’s go to Seville<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A city of spectacular architectural charm. The visit to Seville<\/a> begins with the magnificent Alcazar Palace<\/a>. This palace has splendid places like rooms, lounges but also walls with sumptuous decorations. The origin of the gardens of Seville is Arab and was modified in a “Renaissance and romantic style”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What would a visit to the city be without Seville’s cathedral? A gothic style church of about 126 m long with a majestic sanctuary with no less than 200 statues of saints. The most breathtaking setting of the cathedral is at night with a magical illumination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And what would a trip to Seville be without visiting the tomb of the famous Christopher Columbus? Many other large squares, attract many tourists each year to discover the history of Seville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s discover Cordoba<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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The Mezquita of Cordoba (Mosque of Cordoba) is one of the largest mosques in the world. The Mezquita of C\u00f3rdoba is a place of great importance in Islamic architecture, and its splendid decor has earned it a reputation. It is in the 16th century<\/sup> that the mosque is changed into a Catholic church built within the mosque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s go to Cadiz<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Cadiz<\/a> has preserved its historical heritage. It is a city where it is good to take walks along the coast. C\u00e1diz is a land full of discoveries, especially with its large religious buildings, but also with its animal breeding and training grounds. The breeding of bulls is also intended for the famous bullfighting tradition which is a race of bulls opposing man and animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gibraltar<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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English for 3 centuries, Gibraltar <\/a>remains however a Spanish land. Typical London districts shelter the beautiful city and make us feel like in England but with the sun! Millions of visitors come every year to discover these atypical places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malaga<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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And if we finish our tour with Malaga<\/a>, a sunny city almost 350 days a year! Located on the Costa del Sol, Malaga is a city bordering the Mediterranean Sea, with museums and cathedrals that are not to be missed. A place to visit where there are many things to do : stroll along the docks, take a hammam. The latter is a typical Arab way of life that has influenced the city of Malaga and many other cities in Andalusia. The charm of M\u00e1laga continues with the fascinating scenery of the surrounding villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The monuments of the Andalusia region are numerous : Great Mosque of Cordoba, Burgalimmar Castles, Alhambra Palace, Giralda of Seville, Madinat Al-Zahra and many other historical monuments that are worth a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s up? Ready to plan your trip?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In order to plan your cultural and linguistic trip to Andalusia, book your stay easily on the Linguifamily<\/a> platform and contact directly a host family in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to book your stay in Andalusia<\/h5>\n\n\n\n