The southern Spanish region of Andalusia stretches from the eastern coast of the Alboran Sea to the western border with Portugal. The North of the region is filled with rugged hills and farmland. It has an interesting history and is a unique blend of cultures. This is seen in landmarks such as the Royal Alcázar of Seville, the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba and Alhambra, a fortified palace in Granada. Seville, the provincial capital, is also home to other interesting monuments including Plaza de España and Catedral de Sevilla. In contrast to its northern landscape, Andalusia has a spectacular shoreline in the South of the province with sandy beaches in coastal cities such as Malaga and Marbella.