Our first stop in Spain (after we passed the infamous Rock of Gibraltar) was the coastal city of Malaga. A city rich in history and culture having been inhabited by many cultures prior to the Spanish including the Moors, Romans, and Portuguese. Like many coastal cities on the Mediterranean, Malaga utilized the high cliffs and hills to build fortified living areas. Typically our mission, or I should say Barb's is to climb the highest peak, usually where the fortress is located, and admire the surrounding views. This castle, like many we'll see in the future I'm sure, was high atop the hill and filled with "castle like stuff", including canons, turrets, and porticoes. It did, as promised afford us a great view of the city of Malaga, including the iconic Bull Fighting Arena. The beaches are
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