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Section of the Andalusian coast in Spain
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The Costa de la Luz (lit. "Coast of the Light") is noted for its soft light and stretches from the British territory of Gibraltar in the south to the Portuguese border in the north. The main city is Cádiz which lies approximately halfway along the coast and is the capital of Cadiz province.
This coast is served by international airports at Jerez, Seville, Gibraltar and Faro (in Portugal).
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Cádiz is the chief city of Cádiz Province in Andalusia, the southernmost part of Spain. It has a charming old centre, and thanks to its position on a sandy island even its newer districts are pleasant, with little industry.
Jerez de la Frontera or Jerez is a city within the metropolis and province of Cádiz, in Andalusia the southernmost region of Spain. With a population of 215,000 in 2024, it’s best known for sherry, horse-breeding and flamenco dancing.
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