- “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho – This best-selling novel takes place in Andalusia and follows the journey of a young shepherd boy seeking his personal legend.
- “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes – While not exclusively set in Andalusia, parts of this classic novel take place in the region, following the adventures of the delusional yet endearing Don Quixote.
- “The Return” by Victoria Hislop – Set in Granada, this novel explores the intertwining stories of characters affected by the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s dictatorship.
- “The Scent of Orange Blossoms” by Laura Sanchez – This historical novel depicts the life of a brave and determined woman set against the backdrop of Andalusia’s orange fields during the early 20th century.
- “The Seville Communion” by Arturo Pérez-Reverte – Combining mystery and religious elements, this novel centres around a computer hacker’s attempt to prevent the demolition of a church in Seville.
- “Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón – Set in Barcelona, this atmospheric novel highlights the relationship between a young boy and his fascination with an obscure author, whose books mysteriously disappear from existence.
- “The Sound of Things Falling” by Juan Gabriel Vásquez – While primarily set in Bogotá, Colombia, this novel touches on Andalusia as it explores the troubled past of two men whose lives became intertwined during the height of the drug war.
- “Driving Over Lemons” by Chris Stewart – This memoir takes readers on a humorous and insightful journey as the author settles into his new life as an English farmer in a remote part of Andalusia.
- “The Carpenter’s Pencil” by Manuel Rivas – Spanning several decades, this novel delves into the life of an exiled Spanish Republican veteran and his connection to a pencil that bears both witness and testimony to the troubled times.
- “Bitter Leaf” by Chioma Okereke – Though primarily set in Nigeria, this novel partially takes place in Andalusia and tells the powerful story of a woman named Nyambura, who navigates cultural and personal challenges.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Andalusia
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