WEEKEND GETAWAYS: MALAGA
Seville
 Seville
is the capital of the region of Andalusia. It is one of the most
historical and commercially important cities in Spain.
Seville is a busy yet relaxing and charming city,
with its small balconies overflowing with
geraniums, countless historic buildings, narrow streets,
small plazas, beautiful parks, and gardens is a great place to
explore and absorb the culture and language. Bullfights, street
musicians and Flamenco dances are daily celebrations. Sevilla
combines the wealth of history and culture with its modern business
facilities and shopping centers.
Cordoba
 Córdoba
is an extremely beautiful city full of culture and relics of the
moorish empire. It was once the capital of the Al-Andalus region
conquered by the muslims. Several mosques from that era still
exist including the 8th-century mosque with painted columns and
arches that is so magnificent that it was preserved by the christian
rulers that later took over. Cordoba's old quarter is a maze of
narrow streets with white buildings, balconies and patios full
of beautiful flowers and several historic buildings.
Granada
 Granada
is located at the foot of the sierra Nevada mountains, at the
crossroads of the Darro and Genil rivers. The region is very diverse
featuring warm climate along the coastal areas and much cooler
climate in the mountainous regions. Albaicin is another charming
place with steep and narrow streets and ancient houses. It is
a moorish neighborhood with a maze of Muslim architecture,
patios, and Arab baths. The legacy of
the arab occupation of Spain is best preserved in the Alhambra
and the Alcazaba fortress on the Alhambra hill. There are several
museums in Granada worth visiting. Some are Museo de Bellas
Artes, Museo de La Alhambra, Museo Arqueologico and Casa Museo
Manual de Falla.
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