HIDDEN in Southern Spain is a little-known holiday hotspot with high temperatures of up to 31C. Andalusia in Spain is the southernmost autonomous community on the peninsula. The region is covered in hills, rivers and farmland, bordering the southern coast of Spain.
It had been under Moorish rule from the 8th-15th centuries, which can be seen in its architecture. Landmarks include the Alcázar castle in Seville (the capital city), Córdoba’s Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral and Granada’s Alhambra palace. The area is most known for its wine and brandy, produced in Jerez (where sherry originated), Niebla, Montilla, and Málaga.
If a beer is more your preferred drink, a pint will set you back between €1.50 and €2. Sevilla, Córdoba, and Jaén produce olive oil and together make up two-thirds of Spanish production.
Temperatures in Andalusia reach an average daily maximum of 31C and a low of 23C. January is the coolest month of the year where temperatures reach 18C and drop to 8C. The area is steeped in culture, history, natural beauty and delicious food.
There is also a series of festivals that take place in the region. Festivals include Easter Week, the Carnival in Cadiz, the Rocío pilgrimage in Huelva and the April Fair in Seville. A range of sites have been awarded the UNESCO World Heritage designation.
Granada is home to the Alhambra Palace, the Generalife gardens and the mediaeval Albaicin neighbourhood. Granada was also said to be the inspiration for the late poet Fe.
