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English | Inglés | English Andalusia has an exceptional array of guaranteed in a way that is pleasant and fun while getting to know One particularly active provider is the Universidad options for learning Spanish, with centres and schools the people that live in this hospitable land. The idea is to Internacional de Andalucía (UNIA), with permanent Learn accredited by the Instituto Cervantes that offer a broad assimilate both the language and the customs in the most campuses in four different provinces of Andalusia: programme of general and intensive language courses as enriching way possible, using the programme of extracurri- Sevilla (La Cartuja Campus at the Monastery of La Spanish for professionals, all adapted to the age and le- cular activities organised by these study centres for their Cartuja), Huelva (Santa María de la Rábida Campus at vel of the different students. That’s why more and more students. They also provide a network of accommodation Palos de la Frontera), Jaén (Antonio Machado Campus people are choosing our region as the place to study the to suit anyone’s needs. at Baeza) and Málaga (Technology Campus, in the An- second most widely-spoken language in the world after dalusia Technology Park). There are prestigious language schools all over Andalusia, Mandarin, according to the Instituto Cervantes, with 495 both in the provincial capitals and in coastal and inland million speakers. “If you want to learn Spanish, towns. The region also has many universities that offer a Andalusia is the ideal place for it” This wide range of courses is combined with an original wide range of Summer Schools, allowing students to rea- in Andalusia form of linguistic immersion in Spanish culture, learning lly experience Andalusian culture while learning Spanish. Tourism For its transport For its For its For its diverse network history culture /05.nature and Language /01. /03. /04. landscapes The ancient history of this land, inhabited since Prehistoric times, Andalusia, the birthplace 18% of its land is part of an extensive network of protected nature In Andalusia, distances are not a problem thanks to the fantastic has left a vast artistic and architectural legacy throughout the of major figures such as “If you like art, you areas. This wealth of nature is spread throughout its nature parks, transport network that gives quick and easy mobility from one entire region of Andalusia: from its rock paintings and dolmen Velázquez, Murillo, Picasso, mustn't miss the Sevilla which cover mountains and forests (some of which are home to end of the region to the other. With six airports (two of them Juan Ramón Jiménez, Lorca true botanical treasures, such as the pinsapo species of Spanish international), major motorways and dual carriageways, High sites at Antequera (Málaga) and Valencina (Santiponce-Sevilla), to Museum of Fine Arts, Specialist practical guide practical Specialist remnants of the Roman Empire, with the remains of cities such as and Alberti, has a rich Fir of the Sierra de Grazalema and the Sierra de las Nieves) and Speed railways and a network of roads in perfect condition, and extensive culture that Itálica and Baelo Claudia, not to mention the traces of Al-Andalus considered the second coastal areas like Cabo de Gata-Níjar. The Desfiladero de los travelling around the region is easy and convenient. covers every form of artistic Gaitanes Natural Area (Álora, Antequera and Ardales) is one of the and the new artistic styles that followed the Reconquista of Spain most important art expression. The region boasts most stunning spots in the province of Málaga. It is a spectacular from the Moors, when stunning Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance some of the best museums museum in Spain, gorge created by the Guadalhorce river at a place known as El palaces and Baroque houses were in Spain, with everything from after the Prado, with Chorro; a narrow canyon crossed by the Caminito del Rey, a popular built. The value of this legacy is “There's no better archaeology and fine arts to magnificent works by hiking trail with footbridges suspended at a height of 100 metres. reflected in the number of World way to learn about customs and collectibles. The diversity of landscapes and geographical features that make Heritage Sites in the region: the They also have the added Murillo, Zurbarán and up Andalusia create a broad and varied spectrum that includes For its Alhambra, the Generalife and the Andalusian culture benefit of being housed in Valdés Leal” the warm Guadalquivir valley, the lush sierras of low mountains, Albaicín (Granada); the Mezquita and history than by buildings of high architectural volcanic landscapes such as the Tabernas desert, the only desert climate and Historic Centre of Córdoba, value such as the Alhambra in in Europe, and the snowy peaks “Its jewels of nature /02. walking the streets Granada, which contains two museums: the Alhambra Museum and of the Sierra Nevada. And then the Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo the Fine Arts Museum. There are other world-renowned galleries there are its typical villages, include the nature de Indias in Sevilla; the Spanish of its villages and such as the Picasso Málaga, the Collection of Russia’s Saint where traditional architecture reserves of Doñana and Andalusia is one of the warmest regions in the whole of Europe. Mediterranean Basin prehistoric cities and admiring Petersburg Museum and the Centre Pompidou, which has chosen is perfectly integrated with It has a temperate climate with hot, dry summers and mild rock art sites and the stunning the rich historical Málaga as the site of its first museum outside France. Another the local natural environment, Sierra Nevada, both winters, irregular precipitation, year-round blue skies and more Renaissance-period towns of legacy passed way of getting close to the incredibly rich culture of this land is like in the Serranía de Ronda listed as Biosphere than 3,000 hours of sunlight a year. This means you can enjoy a Úbeda and Baeza. The birthplace by following the routes that go through its towns and cities; trails (Málaga), the White Villages of Reserves and the different, special kind of lifestyle linked to the great atmosphere of the Discovery of America, this down by different that take you to the region’s most iconic places, the landmarks Cádiz, Las Alpujarras in Granada on our streets at any time of the night or day, eating tapas at land was also the site of the first civilisations” that have changed the course of history and traditions: Roman and Almeria and the Sierra de former as a World the countless bars and taverns, enjoying a beer at the outdoor Spanish Constitution. Andalusia, The Legacy of Al-Andalus, Ciudades Medias, Caminos de Aracena in Huelva. Heritage Site” terraces in summer, open-air concerts and cinemas, and nightlife. la Pasión, Flamenco Territory, etc. For its For its /07.beaches /08.For its cuisine /09.entertainment The shores of Andalusia, more than 900 km long and lapped Mediterranean cuisine is characterised by the very high quality The programme of entertainment in Andalusia speaks for by the waters of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, bring of its ingredients, be they from the sea or allotment, and this itself, with cultural events and festivals that cover every genre together five different coastlines, including the fine, golden is what makes it so healthy. But what really gives our cooking and art form to suit all tastes and age groups. The region is sands of the Costa de la Luz (in Huelva and Cádiz), the famous its personality and character is olive oil, which has numerous host to events of international renown such as the Málaga beaches of the Costa del Sol (Málaga), the warm beaches of designations of origin all over the region and which is used in Spanish Film Festival, the Granada International Festival of the Costa Tropical in Granada and the virgin beaches of the Andalusia’s most typical dish: gazpacho. Other famous Andalusian Music and Dance, the Córdoba Guitar Festival and the Autumn Costa de Almería. The quality of their waters, their environ- products are the delicious Jabugo ham, the white prawns of Huelva, mental values and the constant sunshine have made these the fried whitebait and the wonderful wines of Jerez, with the Theatre Festival in Úbeda (Jaén). In the summer months, beaches (many of them awarded with a Blue Flag) one of the internationally known designation the younger crowd also has an preferred tourist destinations for travellers from all over the “In some areas of of origin Jerez-Xeres-Sherry. irresistible range of musical “Andalusia is full world. They are also the ideal spot for all kinds of water Andalusia, such as One eating habit that is very events: Territorios Sevilla in of clubs for fun sports events: the Ski and “You can learn languages sports. The beaches of La Ensenada de Valdevaqueros Granada, Almería strongly rooted in Andalusia, June; in July, the Parapanda Folk nights on the Mountain Resort of Sierra and practise sports… and Los Lances in Tarifa (Cádiz) are one of Europe’s wind- because of the year-round mild Festival at Íllora (Granada), the For its active and Nevada (Granada), the Motor surfing hotspots. and Jaén, tapas climate, is the tapa. The tapeo, a Pulpop Festival (Roquetas de Mar- dance floor Sports Race Track of Jerez de you just need to decide are served free of sort of tapas pub crawl, is a good Almería) and the AlRumbo Festival and more laid- sports tourism la Frontera (Cádiz), hundreds which one: from skiing way to try out the dishes that at Costa Ballena-Chipiona (Cádiz); JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA charge when you make up the world of Andalusian back pubs for /06.