The capital is Seville.
Provinces: 8 provinces, named after their capitals: Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga, and Seville.
Landscape: Very varied, featuring the snow-capped Sierra Nevada (highest mountains on the Iberian Peninsula after the Pyrenees), vast olive groves, fertile valleys (such as that of the Guadalquivir River), desert-like areas (Tabernas), and a long coastline on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea (including the Costa del Sol).
Climate: Predominantly Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild winters — ideal for beach holidays and agriculture (olive oil, wine/sherry, oranges, and cork).
Famous sights include: The Alhambra in Granada (Moorish palace).
The Mezquita (mosque-cathedral) in Córdoba.
The Alcázar and the cathedral in Seville.
White villages (pueblos blancos), Ronda, Málaga (birthplace of Picasso), and the beaches of the Costa del Sol.
In short: Andalusia combines impressive nature, centuries-old Moorish and Christian heritage, vibrant culture, and a sunny climate.
It is one of the most popular regions for holidays and tours in Spain.
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