Malaga....Granada....Alhambra......

The Andalusian coast always fascinated me with its Mediterranean climate and the beautiful beaches. Packed and flew to Madrid. From Madrid one can either drive or fly to Malaga. We chose to fly due to time constraints.  Malaga Airport is very traveler friendly and connects to major cities in Spain. Malaga also houses the Picasso Museum.  Yes, Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga.

Drove to Granada about 3 hours from Malaga. The Sierra Nevada mountains looked beautiful. The green olive groves, vineyards and the citrus farms makes you feel energetic.  Granada welcomed us with its towering Alhambra palace standing testimony to its Moorish heritage and architecture. It is also It is also a designated UNESCO heritage site.

The Nasrid Palace is a must to visit. The grandiose rooms and the gardens reminds the architectural evolution using geometric patterns and the Moorish art. The tiles and mosaic shows amazing patterns and design.  In the royal chapel, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella were buried.  There is a beautiful painting of the Moors returning the Alhambra palace to Queen Isabella.

 I would recommend an audio guided tour to learn every detail of the palace and the grounds.   I felt elated to see the Washington Irving’s “The Alhambra” live.  The gorgeous sunset reminded that we need to taste the Andalusian dinner. Definitely recommend the Hicuri Art Vegan for a fabulous food experience.

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 . PEACE ON EARTH

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