Sevilla (Andalucia - Spain)

Last Stop: Sevilla!

Very unfortunately, Sevilla didn't have as nice of weather as the other spots.  Even though it is usually beautiful and sunny, it rained until the late afternoon.  Like Granada, the streets in the centre are really narrow, one-way, and difficult to drive through.  A nightmare to park as well!  Unlike Granada, street signs are actually visible!

Braving the rain, we decided to go sightseeing: Cathedral, Gardens, Plaza de Torros, Plaza de Espana, and the centre.  Let me tell you that visiting gorgeous gardens in the rain is not the most pleasant thing.  Glad it eventually cleared up!

Sevilla is just beautiful as well!  As it was our last night on our trip, we decided to have a great last dinner, heading to a traditional Spanish wine bar where of course we had great meals, plenty of wine, and a great time!  Sadly we had to head back to our hostel at a decent hour as we had to get up at 4AM the next day to return to Valencia.

Andalucia was just stunningly beautiful!  The weather, the sightseeing, the landscape, and the friendly people were amazing.  The food in the South of Spain might just be better than the one in Valencia - great food and wine!  Of course this trip was great due to the good company!  The 3 girls and I made sure that we would have a good time, just being goofballs, and enjoying every aspect of it - even the getting lost a million times and the long hours of driving.  I would go back there anything, and with the same girls - but this time with a huge map or a GPS!

Malaga (Andalucia, Spain)

Second Stop: Malaga!

On Saturday morning, we drove down to Malaga - beach side in the South of Spain!  Unfortunately, the we didn't have a stunning day like Granada, but the weather was still nice.  Our hostel was set right by the beach, however due to the weather, we decided not to spend the day there.  Again, after going to set in our hostel, we head out in the city to sightsee.  Great, quiet city!  Again, put your hiking shoes on, the hills are all around the city and you have to hike if you want to sightsee!

It was a great relaxing day, not too many places to see, but the centre is just gorgeous!  It was great to just relax, walk around, have a couple drinks on patios.  The Malaga Film Festival was actually happening as well while we were there!  We got to walk on the red carpet, see famous Spanish actors driving by, and take pictures where the paparazzi do!

For dinner, we decided to go a little more American and eat at Cheers - pub named after the TV show.  Spend the whole night on their terrace with a few bottles of wine and burgers.  As it is located right beside the cathedral, the night view is great!

Nice weather and great relaxing day - we had a blast!  Again, we headed to bed as we had to leave early again the next morning.  Tomorrow: Sevilla!

Granada (Andalucia-Spain)

Last weekend, three of my international friends and I drove down to the Andalucia part of Spain (South) for a few days.  Andalucia is absolutely stunning!!  Great weather, amazing scenery, and very friendly people!

First Stop: Granada




On Thursday afternoon, we headed out of Valencia and drove down to Granada.  The drive was gorgeous, full of mountains, sun, and snow.  When we finally got into the city, it was pure hell.  Granada has the worst street layout: all one ways, nowhere to turn around, very narrow, many closed for construction, and Google Maps is not right.  After an hour and fifteen minutes of me going crazy and of driving in circle, we finally found our hostel - and headed out for dinner.






The next morning, we got up bright and early and headed downtown to go visit the city.  Parking in the centre is not really convenient, if you can walk, I would suggest that - or find a parking garage and leave it there all day.  We visited everything around: Palacios, Cathedral, Souk, stores, ...  The weather was great, hitting up 35degrees which made it great to sightsee.  Later that afternoon we visited the Alhambra (palace and fortress build in the 14th century with many gardens).  It's set on top of a mountain which has a great view of the city and mountains.  After a few hours in the Alhambra, we headed back to town to go see a traditional Flamenco show.  It was insane!  Instead of a restaurant/stage type, we went where the locals go - which made the experience even crazier, as Flamenco originated in the South of Spain.

Granada was gorgeous - the scenery and the architecture!  It has a strong Moroccan influence mixed with the Spanish culture.  If you go visit, I suggest good shoes and water.  It's set in the mountains which has a lot of hiking through the streets!

After an amazing day, we headed back to our hostel to sleep.  Tomorrow: Malaga!