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Let's look at Spain and discover why the South of Spain is like this. Discover the most interesting facts about the South of Spain and find out why it is called the land of the 2 seas, this wonderful territory called the cultural heart of the Mediterranean. It answers very common questions such as What is the South of Spain like? Why is it called the land of the 2 seas? Or why is it called the Costa del Sol? Where is Andalusia?, considered the multicultural capital of the South of Spain and a meeting place for the economic development of Spain. What are the regions of the South of Spain? What is the geography of the South of Spain? How was Andalusia formed? What is the region of Murcia like? What is the city of Cartagena like? What is the region of Huelva like? What is the region of Jaén like?, called the world capital of olive oil production, What is the city of Córdoba like? where we will find the cathedral of Córdoba, a true architectural treasure of Spain. We will visit the main places in the city of Seville, capital of Andalusia, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, an undeniably romantic city, but it is also a modern and stimulating city. As well as the city of Cadiz, a true treasure of the South of Spain, called the silver cup, due to the white of its buildings and the reflection of the sun, creating a true spectacle for its visitors. We will talk about places like Jerez de la Frontera, the region that occupies a central strip that goes from the mountains, passing through the countryside, of great agricultural wealth, and where we find the important tourist destination of Arcos de la Frontera until reaching near the coast where we find Gibraltar, a little piece of Great Britain in the middle of Andalusia. But we will also visit emblematic places like the Route of the White Villages, called the Andalusia of two colors, there we find Ronda, one of the most spectacular cities in Spain, a unique city that sits on an enormous rocky cliff. In total, there are 20 sparkling towns spread across the mountainous interior of the provinces of Malaga and Cadiz, including Olvera, Ubrique and Setenil de las Bodegas. We will also discover the natural beauties of the Costa del Sol. Andalusia is home to some of the best beaches in Europe, with coastlines on both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, hence why southern Spain is called the land of the 2 seas. Here we find Malaga, the largest city, capital and gateway to the Costa del Sol. But we also find other tourist attractions such as Marbella, a very popular destination among tourists, known for its luxurious lifestyle and beautiful beaches with crystal-clear waters. We will also visit emblematic places such as the city of Granada with its historic centre, known as the Albaicín, a labyrinth of narrow streets and whitewashed houses dating back to medieval times. But without a doubt one of the most famous attractions in Granada is the Alhambra, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, a magnificent palace complex. But an architectural style that left its mark from the Arab invasions in the South of Spain is that of military architecture. Among them we can mention the Alcazaba of Almería, the largest in Europe. In addition, we will talk about other important aspects of the cities, such as cultural and economic aspects such as: What is the region of the Gulf of Cadiz like? What is the Sierra Nevada like? Why is it called the land of 2 seas? What is its culture like? What is its food like? What does the economy mean in the South of Spain? How was Andalusia formed? What are the cities of Murcia like? What is its demographics? What is the culture of Jerez de la Frontera like? What are its customs? For all this and much more, we invite you to enjoy with us the exploration of the incredible country of Spain, and get to know the South of Spain called the land of the 2 seas. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Southern Spain 00:48 - The geography of Southern Spain 01:30 - Andalusia and Murcia 02:26 - Seville 04:18 - History of Southern Spain 06:25 - Places in Seville 08:27 - Flamenco 09:49 - Cadiz 11:18 - Jerez de la Frontera 12:44 - Gibraltar 13:20 - The Route of the White Villages: Ronda 15:43 - What is life like in southern Spain? 17:26 - The Costa del Sol: Malaga and Marbella 19:07 - The Architecture of Southern Spain 20:58 - Granada: The Alhambra 22:28 - Cordoba 24:37 - Almeria 26:38 - The Food of Southern Spain 27:42 - Murcia 28:40 - Cities of Murcia: Cartagena and Murcia 30:00 - The Economy of Southern Spain 31:22 - Huelva 32:33 - Thank you for watching this video