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Andalucia whose name originates from the Arabic Al-Andalus is the highest populated region out of the 17 Autonomous communities of Spain; in 2009, it had a population of 8.25 million inhabitants.
The autonomous community of Andalucia which is situated in the Southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula and is divided into 8 provinces, Huelva, Seville, Cadiz, Cordoba, Malaga, Jaen, Granada and Almeria, the capital city of Andalucia is Seville.
Pablo Picasso was born in this region, in the city of Malaga. The region inspired many of his famous works and the museum dedicated to him is one the most popular tourist attractions. Also his place of birth has been preserved and is open to visitors. Another famous painter Velazquez was born in this area, in the city of Seville during the 17th century. The region of Andalucia was also an area where writers such as Ernest Hemmingway and Laurie Lee found inspiration and both of them made many visits to the region.
Andalusia was the center of power in medieval Muslim-dominated Iberia. Besides Muslim or "Moorish" influences, the region's history and culture have been influenced by the earlier Iberians, Carthaginians,Greeks, Roman Empire, Vandals, Visigoths-all of whom preceded the Muslims and of course, the Castilian and other Christian North Iberian nationalities who conquered the area in the latter phases of the Reconquista.
There is a legend that tells the story that the inhabitants of El Andalus asked Allah for five favours which were, blue skies, seas full of fish, trees abundant with fruit, beautiful women and a fair process of government. The story goes that Allah granted the people of Al Andalus all of them apart from the last one, as he said that otherwise the kingdom would become an unearthly paradise!
Throughout Andalucia you will find an enormous contrast of landscapes from very high mountain ranges such as the Sierras Nevadas in Granada to the plains of Antequera and the flat regions of Seville.
Tourism and Farming are the predominant contributors to the economy in Andalucia, vast Olive Groves and a variety of plantations can be found throughout Andalucia.
There are also nine hundred kilometers of magnificent coastline and is still a very popular holiday destination. It offers numerous water sports, great nightlife, spectacular Moorish architecture and villages frozen in time.
There are four main Costas, the Costa De La Luz, Costa del Sol, Costa Tropical and the Costa Almeria. All of these Costas offer top glamorous resorts, family resorts and an expanding gay scene. The region of Andalucia offers a wide range of experiences. From facilities for celebrities, billionaire's yachts, luxurious restaurants and designer shops. As you travel inland you can find small whitewashed villages with cobbled streets surrounded by rolling green countryside.
Whatever type of holiday experience you want or location to buy Andalucia can offer it, there is something for everyone!
Andalucia when it comes to searching for properties for sale can be split into two regions, inland Andalucia and the Coastal regions of Andalucia. The regions of inland Andalucia offers the property buyer the option to live in rural Spain where you will find a number of charming older style properties, whether they are the old traditional townhouses or fincas to newer developments which have sprung to cater for the high demand from buyers seeking to buy properties in rural Spain. On the other hand, there are the coastal regions of Andalucia such as Costa del Sol where you will find a vast array of properties for sale such as studio apartments, one bedroom apartments, larger two and three bedroom apartments as well as luxury villas in Costa del Sol.
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