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Andalucia - A visit to Malaga, Ronda, Granada and Marbella

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  A Spanish Delight Andalucia . It is a fascinating name but not so fascinating that we would decide to fly here for a holiday just due to its exotic name. There were other reasons for choosing this region for a leisure trip. The name ‘Andalusia’ is derived from the Arabic Al-Andalus as the region was conquered and ruled by the Muslims for several centuries. This evocative name has endured, unchallenged by the Spanish, as if the land itself refuses to shed its rich history. Malaga lies at the heart of a coastal region called Costa del Sol. It stretches for approximately 150 kilometers along the Mediterranean coast in the province of Malaga, Spain. The name “Costa del Sol” translates to “Sun Coast” and is known for its numerous sunny days and beautiful beaches. It was the lure of the sun kissed Spanish beaches that attracted us to this place. As there is no direct flight from India to Spain, we flew north to Germany and then came down south to Spain. This wa...
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Palma de Mallorca - Fun island in the Balearic sea

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  The largest island of Spain lies in the Balearic Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean . Some call it Mallorca while others call it Majorca. When a cruise ship sails toward the island of Mallorca, everyone rushes to the deck to admire the breathtaking sight of the Mallorca Cathedral, standing dramatically at the edge of the sea. We didn’t arrive on the island by cruise ship—we flew in from Malaga. A cruise ship only docks for a few hours, and in that short time, it’s impossible to do justice to an island as diverse and rich as Mallorca. The views of the cathedral from the ship were described to us by a friend who had done a Mediterranean cruise last year. He spent a few hours strolling through the main areas of Palma before it was time to return to the ship. He and his family could only experience a very tiny part of this exotic island. We, however, decided to spend four days here—and the best way to explore the island is by driving around. I had pre-booked a SUV and had to col...
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