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Andalucía Itineraries
Filled with unforgettable sights, sounds and experiences, Andalucía is
classic Spain. This vast region could fill many weeks of travel, but, it's
still possible to get a feel for this bewitching region in a short time.
GRANADA TO CÓRDOBA
AL-ANDALUS HEARTLAND
Any attempt to catch a glimpse of Islamic Al-Andalus just has to begin in
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Granada
, which served as the capital of Islamic Spain long after the rest of the
country had fallen to the Christian Reconquista. Having had centuries to perfect
their distinctive architectural style, Granada's Islamic rulers created the Alhambra,
quite possibly one of the most exquisite collection of buildings on earth. You could
spend a day in the Alhambra alone, but the Albayzín (Granada's historical and
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