All the provinces of Andalusia have a lot offer any tourist. Andalusia was under the influence of the Moors for more than 800 years and visitors can still really feel the Arabic influence whilst in its cities. A lot of the names of these cities are derived from Arabic words, like Jaén (“yayyan”), which means “crossroads of caravans“.
Andalusia is well known for the groups of villages and small towns called “Pueblos Blancos”, or white villages, so-called because most houses there are white.
One of the main sources of income in many of these villages is the fishing industry. However other villages are comprised of enormous grape plantations, or olive agricultural estates. Today, Jaén is the industry centre of the Jaén province and has factories ranging from food, textile, chemical and distillation. Jaén is also the world’s leader in the production of olive oil and Luque, a town near Córdoba, is one of the major producers of first rate extra virgin olive oil, so loved in our pasta, pizzas and salads. However Marbella (Costa del Sol) is known for its impressive harbour and fashionable shops. Many celebrities and other wealthy foreigners buy property in this affluent and cosmopolitan coastal town.
The weather in Andalusia is pleasant throughout the year however can depend on if you stay on the coast area or the inland. Most of the cities on Costa Tropical have a subtropical climate. The climate on the Costa de la Luz, near the border of Portugal and Spain is known for its hot summer weather, which can even reach 45.0°C (120.0°F) in August, and mild winters, with about 3000 hours of sun per year. The coldest month is January with a record minimum of 9.9 degrees Celsius.
Along the coasts, you can cool down in the sea. The beaches are long and wide and have fine sand. Normally there is arranged parking space, cleaning service, beach accessory rentals, etc. Furthermore, you can spend your leisure time enjoying the charming landscapes, buzzing streets and stunning gardens.
Even though some of the villages in Andalusia have been abandoned in terms of care, much attention has been paid to town planning and so even the smallest towns are easily reachable from the big cities such as Malaga, Seville, Granada and Córdoba. Seville is the center of the Andalusian culture; here, you can discover Flamenco music and bullfighting. Also the Alhambra Palace in Granada is worth a visit.
In the local restaurants, as well as in the typical tapas bars, you can always try the local exquisite traditional cuisine.
If you find yourself enjoying Spanish life, when you have the time, why not do a tour? Using your Andalucian property as a base, you could have some rest and relaxation in the Canary islands for example and then go on to he buzzing capital cities with one of the vuelos Tenerife Madrid – always knowing you have your homely Andalucian property to return to! A great way to pass a summer! If you truly love Latin culture, but want to go further-afield and experience new horizons, you might try locations in Latin America, as well. Buenos Aires apartments are often readily available as property to invest in and have a fantastic selection from those with stylish layout and a high city view to the more homely, cosy apartment.
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