There is more to Andalusia than sun, sand and beaches.
Maya Pillai
Andalusia/ Andalucia is an autonomous region bordering Spain's southern coast. Till the 15th century, it was under the Moorish reign. This can be seen in its landmarks such as Alhambra palace, Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral and Alcázar castle.
Seville is the capital of Andalusia. The official language is Spanish.
Andalusia is synonymous with bullfight and there are 70 bullrings here. The most important one is in Seville - Real Maestranza.
Journey from Andalusia to Morocco by ferry takes only 70 minutes.
In 206 B.C., Romans invaded Iberian Peninsula.
The first Moors to rule Andalusia was Umayyads.
Sierra Nevada, Europe's most southerly ski resort is in Andalusia.
Christopher Columbus began his exploration journey to the Americas from Huelva, a province in Andalusia.
Jabugo, A town in Andalusia is known for the production of quality ham.
Cadiz, in Andalusia, is known for its Sherry wine as well as thorough bred horses.
Mulhacen, the highest peak in Spain at 3478 meters above sea level, is in Sierra Nevada.
Did you know there are 111 golf courses in Andalusia?
Tarifa in Andalusia is a windsurfer's and surfer's paradise.
Thousands of migratory birds cross the Strait of Gibraltar each spring to Andalusia.
Seville, Granada and Cordoba together form the Golden Triangle of Andalusia.
The Spanish painter Pablo Picasso was a native of Malaga, Andalusia.
Antonio Banderas, the Hollywood actor is a native of Andalusia.
Dolphins and whales frequent the shores of Andalusia.
The Osborne Bull is known as the symbol of Spanish culture.