In Spanish law, Andalusia is viewed as one of the constituent nationalities of the Spanish state, recognising the strong sense of identity that the local population holds.
Andalusia was once at the heart of al-Andalus, the Muslim territory in Iberia. Much of the Moorish influence remains in the region’s culture and architecture and the opportunity to discover this fascinating element of Spanish history make Andalusia a very attractive option for school Spanish trips.
On Día de Andalucía, people often decorate their balconies and the outside of their homes with green and white bunting, as well as the green and white flag of Andalusia. The day often starts with a traditional Andalusian breakfast and cultural events are often staged, including plays. The national anthem is also sung on this day, the words for which are as follows:
La bandera blanca y verde
La bandera blanca y verde
vuelve, tras siglos de guerra,
a decir paz y esperanza,
bajo el sol de nuestra tierra.
- *¡Andaluces, levantaos!¡Pedid tierra y libertad!¡Sea por Andalucía libre,España y la Humanidad!Los andaluces queremos*
*Volver a ser lo que fuimosHombres de luz, que a los hombres,alma de hombres les dimos.
Here at Halsbury, we love Andalusia and it is a popular destination among our school groups too. The people are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the weather is sensational year-round. There is a huge amount of culture and history to discover and with exciting cities such as Granada, Seville and Malaga to explore Andalusia is certainly a fantastic option for your next school Spanish trip.
Contact our Spanish specialists today to start planning your school Spanish trip to Andalusia.