In the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, The Terms Levante and Poniente are not simple words referring to the geography field. Those who reside next to the Mediterranean or the Strait of Gibraltar are very accustomed to these two names, which not only They cause the wind direction, but climate, navigation and even skin health.
The etymological root of both terms are coming from the sun. In the case of Levantthis word means “Place where the sun rises”specifically for the east; And in the case of Westwe are talking about “Place where the sun sets”this being the west. After these explanations, it should be noted that Levante blows from the east and is reputed to be very strong and drysuch as in the Strait.
Levante’s problems in the Strait
On the other side, The west is the one that blows from the west and with those with much more balanced consequences for the environment; It is a combination between a Mediterranean variant that usually comes warmer and drier, and another fresher and more humid Atlantic. Focusing the focus on the case on the Strait, the Orography channels the wind as in a tunnel, intensifying it strongly.
Therefore, here Levante would be more feared for the power that he would entail and his insistence. If compared to the west, you can see how the process is much more different and variable, with rech in which it can cool and in which to improve navigation when the wind blow is not so intense. Pulling the rule of three, The Levante is the main enemy of those who cross the seas before the west.
“The west always call the rich pound”
In case one day there is Lift on the beaches, the sea will be full of strong tides and it will be more complicated. The west counterpart is that, thanks to its process, rich waters are dragged in seaweed, but the levante pass also has its positive side, and it cleanses the sea and leaves the translucent waters. As mentioned above, the skin can be benefited or harmed as well.
Levante dries the air and overheats, even at night it is uncomfortable to sleep; The west, fresh and wet, invites you to walk, to listen to the sea and improve humor. From there comes one of the sayings very pronounced by the Andalusians, which is as follows: “The west always call the rich pound”since it brings many more relief than the lift.