Andalusia. Land of Sultans and Kings. Guide. Wyd. 2023. Rewasz

Guide to Andalusia by Rewasz publishing house. Andalusia is a tourist eldorado. Over three hundred sunny days a year. Kilometers of beaches and hotels, meeting the requirements of the most demanding clientele. Excellent ski slopes in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The richness of architecture and art, which is a legacy of a symbiosis of Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultures found nowhere else in Europe.. Flamenco and bullfighting - the essence of Spanish tradition. A constant feast for lovers of good cuisine and good wine. But Andalusia is also a land of contrasts. Land of light and shadow. On the one hand, traditional poverty, particularly noticeable in comparison with the much richer north of Spain, and on the other hand, luxury resorts on the Costa del Sol and corruption among political elites, as if this poorest region were the best place for illegal enrichment.. Vast uninhabited areas of arable fields and olive groves - and densely packed towns on the hillsides, defending themselves against the sun's heat with compact development, narrow streets, and whitewashed walls. The grayness of the semi-desert plateaus - but also the lush green of fertile valleys and the rainbow colors of flowers in the parks of Seville, in the gardens of Granada. The spontaneous joy, smiles, and optimism of Andalusians, despite the hardships of daily life.