Andalusia, in Southern Spain, is rich in culture, art and cuisine.
Her long sunny coastline, Costa Del Sol, is dotted with enchanting fishing villages and hot resorts. It spans the Mediterranean and Atlantic, briefly separated from Morocco by the Straight of Gibraltar.
The diverse population who live or travel to Andalusia are blessed with a superb climate all year round. In the heart is Seville, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Famous for tapas and gazpacho, both born in Andalusia, and many other delicious meat and seafood dishes, Andalusia is a culinary delight and destination.
Read on to experience more of this precious part of our world.
To start this trip we have spun up a Putumayo CD, Mediterranean Odyssey. Playing are Andalusian artists Miguel Gil and Maria Salgado. Their spirited music inspires the soul. 
The Flamenco is the dance of Andalusia and well depicted in either the 1915 or the 1984 versions of Carmen.
The 1995 documentary Flamenco is also captivating.
The films shot in Andalusia are counted by hundreds. Including favorites by Sergio Leone with Clint Eastwood, such as a Fistful of Dollars and other Spaghetti Westerns.
When in Andalusia you can enjoy a bounty of delicious Spanish wines, Rioja, Albarino, Rueda, Priorota. The wine of Andalusia is Sherry. Now before you say "Oh that is just for cooking," read this. 
Alvear's Cream Sherry Montilla and Savory & James Deluxe Dry Sherry Fino are two examples of Sherry that you may enjoy. I am sipping them as I write. The Andalusian take their Sherry very seriously and serve it with great fan fare as seen here.
With Appetizers, Tapas, like Dates wrapped in Bacon, or Manchego Cheese with Fig or Quince Preserves the Dry Sherry is delightful.
Award Winning Food writer Janet Mendel, author of several rich books about Spanish cuisine, provides a taste of Andalusia here.
Alvear's Cream Sherry Montilla is a sweet version that goes very nicely with cheese and garlicky and spicy tapas.
Then following that dishes like duck with olives and honey, wild boar, and Paella Valencia make my mouth water.
With that I am heading to www.iberia.com and book a flight today.
Adios.
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