Andalusia

The Cordoba Mosque (Mezquita)

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The architecture of the Cordoba Mosque tells the history of a fascinating era which is unique. The mosque was built from 780, on the site of the Visigothic church of St-Vincent, and successively extended by the addition of new naves until 987 when it had its current dimensions.

After the Spanish reconquest, with the newly regained power in Córdoba, the Christians built a gothic cathedral in the heart of the mosque.

April fair of Seville

2016/04/12 to 2016/04/17

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Just have a good time

Amongst flamenco dresses, plates of jamón serrano, manzanilla wine (sherry) and dancing Sevillanas (a specific version of the flamenco dance) the Feria is an ideal place for cordiality and friendship. 
The most important reason for going to the fair is just to have a good time with friends, enjoying it in a festive surrounding.

 

Semana Santa in Seville

2016/03/20 to 2016/03/27

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Semana Santa (holy week - easter) has been one of the most important celebrations in Seville for centuries. It's origins may date as far back as the 14th century!
Dates 2016: March 20 - 27

During holy week the Cofradías (Brotherhoods or Fraternities) process in penitence through the, many narrow, streets of the city, from their church to the Cathedral for a sacred ritual and back, taking the shortest possible route, as decreed in the rule of the ordinances in the 17th century. In these processions they carry floats with the representations of Christ and Mary.

Many sevillians wait unpatiently for this yearly event, as they do for Seville's April Fair.

Los Caños de Meca

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Los Caños de Meca is a truly cute and absurd tiny town with just one dead end street, that finishes right on the border of the small nature reserve of Acantilado y Pinar de Barbate. 

The town happens to be located on one of the last few unspoiled and most beautiful beaches of Europe at the Costa de la Luz.

Sierra de Grazalema natural park

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Declared a Biosphere Reserve by Unesco, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park is a special protection area for birds. It covers 51,695 hectares and is among the areas of greatest ecological importance in the south of the peninsula and therefore of great significance for Spain as a whole. 

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