Beautiful Andalusia
Andalucia is the south east region of Spain and probably one of the most beautiful and most diverse places in terms of landscape than any other in Spain. The Spanish place name Andalucía was introduced into the spanish language in the 13th century. Some of the most visited cities and towns are within Andalusia including Cordoba, Granada, Ronda, Malaga, and Seville. The stunning coastal areas of the Costa del Sol, Costa de la Luz and Costa Tropicana are all in the area of Andalusia. Huge national parks, mountains, forests, lakes, lush fields and of course the sea are all in […]
The tallest buildings of Andalusia
Andalusia has no ‘skyscrapers’ comparable to those in Madrid. However, in some municipalities in the west of Almeria, an area with strong economic growth, are being projected buildings to overcome the barrier of 100 meters. The two tallest buildings are historic buildings found in Andalucía, the Giralda in Seville (97 meters) and the Tower of the Cathedral of Málaga (93 meters). SEVILLE. With its 97 meters, Giralda is still the tallest building in Seville. Unwritten but scrupulously kept rules are followed by the architects whose designs will not exceed the height of the main symbol of the city, which began […]
A trip to the Origins of Spanish Shortbread
The city of Estepa (in the province of Seville) is considered the capital of the shortbread (spanish: polvorón). This traditional Christmas dessert has been manufactured in the city for more than a century, there are until today 23 companies involved in manufacturing about 18,000 tons of Christmas sweets per year. This municipality counts with the facilities that pay tribute to this confectionery. You will find in Estepa the Mantecado Museum, owned by the city of Estepa, a museum that represents the origins and development of the shortbread, this artisan confectionery from the early twentieth century. Aware of the success of […]
