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==== The food in Malaga is light and healthy. It consists mainly of shrimp in different variations and Pescaito Frito which is fried shrimp. You will find dishes of sausages and “Rabo de Toro a la Ronde”, bull’s tail. There are also vegetarian meals that consist of local vegetables. One of the most famous dishes is cold soups called “Gazpachos”. One consists of a fine cream made from almonds, garlic, and olive oil. Most of the desserts are made of honey and almonds. One of the more popular desserts are the Christmas-cakes. These are called Alfajores, Polvorones, and Bienmesabe which all mean that they taste good! ====
 * Andalucia **
 * Malaga: “Mediterranean Sea” **
 * Food **

==== There are many museums in Andalucia. The Picasso Museum is located where Pablo Picasso was born. It holds his earliest artwork to the last few portraits he did. The Museum of Arts holds many artworks from a variety of artists including Murillo, Zurbarán and Alonso Cano. The Diocesal Museum holds a collection of religious artworks. ====
 * Cultural Destinations **
 * Museums **

Churches
==== The churches in Andalucia are truly a beautiful site. Santuario de la Virgen de la Victoria is the church that holds the tombs of The Counts of Vista. La Iglesia del SagrarioIs a church that has gothic architecture and is built over an Arabian mosque. ====

Night Life and Adventures
==== There are plenty of fun and entertaining things to do in Andalucia. La Malagueta is a modern town that is full of young and fashionable locals. Pedragalejo is an area that has many fashionable pubs along with classic and traditional bars and restaurants. ====

==== The traditional festivals of Andalucia are sprinkled throughout the year. On January 6th there is the procession of the magi. During Easter week there is a celebration of multiple processions in the larger towns of Andalucia. In the third week of August there is the Ferio de Verano. It is a celebration with flamenco music and people dress-up and show off the most beautiful horses. The last festival of the year is the Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales on December 28th. This is the April fool’s Day in Spain. The festival is a dance and song contest with groups from many of the villages. It is a great party that goes all night long with good music, good food, and good wine. ==== Weather **
 * Festivals **

The Weather in Malaga is fairly cool. It gets hot during the summer months. The wettest month of the year is in November.
= Granada: "The Moorish Jewel" = = = == = = = Food = ==== One of the best known specialties of Granada is Jamon de Trevelez which is a ham that is cured in the snow. Ajo Blanco is a cold soup that is made from almonds that are grown on the coast and Espetones are sardines grilled on a barbecue. Fried pieces of bread, chicken in tomato sauce, and the Tortilla al Sacromonte or Spanish omelets are all special dishes from Granada. Other famous dishes include fried beans with cured ham and chicken with garlic. The desserts are often made of almonds and honey. Desserts called Tocinos de Cielo is made of egg yolks and is a speciality. Crème filled Piononos are also well known. ==== Cultural Destinations ** ==== In Granada there are many things to see and visit. There are many markets such as the Arabian Silk Market. The cathedrals are also beautiful and there are many chapels such as the Royal Chapel that was built in 1505. There are also many monasteries that date back centuries ago. You can also visit old caves where gypsies used to live. You can also visit a fabulous Renaissance temple that contains a magnificent altar. Another magnificent destination is the Alhambra which is a beautiful palace that dates back to the 1300s. ====



Night Life and Adventures ** ==== In a town called Alhambra there are many bars. This is a place that holds many concerts in the gardens of Generalife. In another town called Albaicin there are many locals. In the town they offer “Tapas” like snails and fried fish. They also have beer, wine, and refreshments. Another region is called Campo del Principe. It is one of the most charming areas of Granada and has lots of different food dishes to offer. There is a new town called Pedro Antonio de Alarcon. This is a very new area full of modern styles. There is a region that is located at the caves of the gypsies called Las Cuevas del Sacromonte. The gypsies make spect ==== cles for tourists and other visitors.

Weather **
 * Festivals **** The festivals in Granada are all throughout the year. On January 2nd the Fiesta de la Reconquista, the festival of reconquery, takes place. There are several processions during the celebration. During Easter week there are numerous processions throughout the region. On the third day of May it is the Day of the Cross. All the towns have decorated crosses that are covered with flowers. At the end of May the International Theater Festival takes place. Another festival called Corpus Cristi is celebrated with processions and bullfights. **