Soportujar - A Witchy Place
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Soportujar - A Witchy Place

Soportujar is about an hour’s drive from Granada along a dramatic and twisty mountain road. The centuries-old village has a rich history of witchcraft and mystic legends, and has more recently decided to permanently dedicate itself to a kind of folk pre-Hershey’s Halloween, making for quite a tourist attraction.

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Visiting the Moorish Grandeur of Alhambra
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Visiting the Moorish Grandeur of Alhambra

The Alhambra is a sprawling royal complex built by the Nasrid dynasty -- the last Islamic kingdom in Spain -- in Granada. The palace is remarkable for its incredibly elaborate filigree decorating all possible surfaces, as well as the gorgeous courtyards and landscaping. If you are headed to see it, we have some tips on how to make the most of your visit.

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Granada, Granada, Granada moya!
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Granada, Granada, Granada moya!

The fountains, the orange blossoms, the little streets filled with souvenirs, the twisty paths, the daily churros and chocolate... and the magic of the people filling the streets. This little place had us wishing so much that we could stay just one extra day.

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Finally, Spain!!
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Finally, Spain!!

Having been to other cities in Spain, I’ve always imagined Madrid as a stuffy, more business version of Barcelona. But over our 2-day stop there, we realized it has a magic of its own -- green, grand and beautiful!

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