Spain: Andalusia: Heartfelt Flamenco Music and the Rich Tradition of Bullfighting

Andalusia reaches down from the high and forbidding plateau of Castile, across the south of Spain, to the shores of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. It is indeed spellbinding with its air perfumed by jasmine and orange blossoms, its heartfelt flamenco music, and its rich tradition of bullfighting. The Internet provides vacationers with unlimited access to all this region has to offer, including links that detail the eight provinces that make up this region.

The region’s villages are known for their whitewashed homes and are laden with regional flowers that grace balconies and courtyards. Its cities are ancient and their old quarters still evoke their Moorish and Jewish pasts. Web sites provide a calendar of events, as fiestas are abundant throughout the year; Holy Week processions, the April Fair in Sevilla, the Horse Fair in Jerez de la Frontera, and Carnival in Cádiz are prime examples.

Andalusia’s splendid climate allows life to take place out of doors. Many sites provide tourists with information on hiking, biking, horseback riding, and golfing. For those of you that want to experience the pleasures of dining in this region, the Internet provides all there is to know about the local fare, including such favorites as freshly caught fried and grilled seafood, grilled goat cheese with rosemary, and fruity avocado mousse. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a frequent visitor looking for new adventure, the World Wide Web is certain to be an excellent source of information on this region.