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DAY TRIPS IN SPAIN
Jaen
 Jaen
is a town just north of Granada, is rich in history and culture
and is a great place to go explore. Santa Catalina is a small
mountain upon which a majestic moorish castle sits. "El Sagrario"
a parish church is also atop the mountain. Santa Catalina offers
a fantastic view of the olive groves and city of Jaen below. Some
other fascinating sights of interest are the churches of La Santa
Capilla de San Andres, the Convent of Santo Domingo, and the Church
of La Magdalena with its charming courtyard.
Málaga
 Málaga
is the capital of the Malaga province on the Mediterranean Sea.
It is the second largest port in Spain and is an important commercial
region as well as a popular vacation destination. Tourism is a
major Industry along with sugar, wine and cotton textiles. Malaga
is a cosmopolitan city with excellent sports facilities, numerous
concerts, bullfights, theatre, and cinema. There is truly something
for everyone.
Sierra Nevada
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Veleta peak, in the vicinity of the Mulhacen peak about 25 miles
from Granada, are the highest peak in the Iberian peninsula. The
view from there covers the whole southern slope of the sierra
and the region of Las Alpujarras. In the winter skiing and any
snow sport is the main attraction followed by hiking, parasailing,
and jeep tours in the summer months. In the winter skiing, snow
boarding and other winter sports are the main tourist attraction
and in summer hiking, parasailing, and jeep tours are very popular.
Fuente Vaqueros
Fuente Vaqueros is a pretty village just outside
of Granada, great to explore and enjoy the fresh air. It is the
birthplace of the poet Frederico Garcia Lorca, where there is
an excellent museum in his memory.
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