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With the increasing trend of people moving more frequently between countries, either to find their place in the sun in Andalucía, for work purposes, or to return to their native lands, the thought of moving all their belongings can sometimes pose a problem.

Seville has hosted two Exposiciones Universales (known as Expos for short), where countries from around the world built pavilions to show the best of their industry, tecnnology and culture: the first in 1929 - Expo 29; and the second in 1992 - Expo 92. 1992 was a big year for Spain, as Barcelona hosted the Olympics, and Madrid was European Cultural Capital.

The main courtyard is typically Mudejar in style, with exquisite plaster-decorated arches, and later elements of Gothic, Renaissance and romantic. Built at the end of the 15th century by Pedro Enríquez and Catalina de Rivera, the patio features an open patio surrounded by irregularly sized arches.

The current Elena Martín Vivaldi Municipal Public Library, named after the much-loved Spanish Granada-born poet, has been open for only a few years.

Isla Mayor was known as Villafranco del Guadalquivir up until the year 2000. The town is located close to the Marismas del Bajo Guadalquivir that occupies part of the Doñana National Park. Surrounded by canals, the land was once used to cultivate rice. It has about 5,900 inhabitants.

Iridology is the study of the iris (the coloured part of the eye), to reveal your general state of health. Specific areas, shadows and spots on the iris represent the different organs and parts of the body. This alternative therapy was developed by Dr. Ignatz von Peesely, a Hungarian doctor, in the 19th century.

The tourist office of Andújar is located in Torre del Reloj, opening from Tuestay to Saturday.

Buying off plan - or at some point during the construction process - is a popular option in Spain as the earlier you buy in, the less expensive your total purchase price will be. However, while many homeowners are satisfied with the final outcome, you should be aware that there is always the risk the developer will run into hard times and the building will not be completed.

There are two bus stations in Seville, both located in the city centre: the Prado de San Sebastian bus station which serves the rest of the Andalucia region and the Plaza de Armas bus station which links Seville to Huelva, other regions of Spain and even to Portugal

Flamenco shows in Granada. Enjoy flamenco in the heart of the city! Every night a singer, a guitarist, a dancer will interpret flamenco art.

A hourly M-60 direct express bus service runs west to Marbella. This bus leaves from Fuengirola Bus Station

This is a professional, state-of-the art gym with all the latest equipment and keen, highly qualified staff and instructors to help to get into shape and stay there. There is a free weights area as well as an excellent cardiovascular machines room.

In Andalucia doctors at local health clinics are supposed to be on the lookout for patients with asthma. If you show signs of asthma, your doctor may order tests, for example the non-invasive spirometer test, which involves breathing into a tube so the doctor can measure your lung capacity.

Festivals in Matalascañas: Fiesta de la Luz, La Candelaria, Romería del Rocío, Saca de las Yeguas, Feria de San Pedro, Feria de Ganado and Rocío Chico.

A beach bar or chiriniguito is was typically a wooden shack on the beach with an relaxed alternative atmosphere serving simple inexpensive food and drinks. Nowadays you have such a range, from the simple traditional beach bars to the high end chiringuitos, with fusion cuisine and designer decor.

La Vega is the name of a 'comarca' (region or area) in the north to north east of the province of Seville. It is made up from 12 municipal districts and even more small villages.

The Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Museum of Arts and Customs of Capileira is housed in an old town hall building that is also an interesting example of popular Alpujarra architecture in Granada.

Fuengirola is a hub for cafés, bars and restaurants on the Costa del Sol. The city has some of the best restaurants on this stretch of coastline, including everything from authentic Spanish cuisine to Japanese sushi restaurants.

(Puerto Deportivo Almerimar) The port is within a magnificent tourist complex with golf, riding and tennis. Things to see: Visit El Ejido Roman remains and horticulture. Beaches and natural reserve.

This building once belonged to Hermann Fischer, son of Hermann Federico Fischer, owner of the Ficsher House or Cortijo del Gobernador in the city of Almería. Since 2010, it has been the headquarters of the Huércal de Almería Town Hall.