The image of Andalucia tends to be dominated by the mass tourism of the Costa del Sol beach resorts (esp. west of Malaga). But there are places not far from the coast which are simply another world. For instance, in Granada province, the region on the south side of the Sierra Nevada is known as La Alpujarra. There are a series of small villages set high up in the mountains. The air, the food, the walking is fantastic. The villages are beautiful, with stunning views from terraces. There is tourism, but it's pretty low-key. The driving along the narrow, steep, windy roads is, er, exhilarating! I had a wonderful time there, and I find I think about it often.

Hasta hora!