https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu en-us 2018-09-11 15:29:24 UTC 2023-05-07 20:03:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png samjosephcephas_dominguez https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/279925084 A fortress of the Moorish monarchs. Located in Granada, Spain. Alhambra in Arabic means "the red", which is probably connected to the reddish color of the outer walls. Great to visit for their unique architecture, and design.]]> 2018-09-11 15:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/279925084 samjosephcephas_dominguez https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/279925219 There are a few famous beaches around Andalusia, one in particular is Costa del sol. Costa del sol consists of many beautiful beaches along its coastline. It holds a metropolitan population of over a million! Don’t let that number scare you, because the Malagueños are very nice to visitors, and are truly charming and optimistic about their future. The background is an image of Costa del sol.]]> 2018-09-11 15:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/279925219 ndleisten https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/280413899 This is a form of lively, colorful, and passionate dance. It originated in Andalusia at some point between the 800s and the 1100s. It is mostly preformed at parties, special events, and celebrations.]]> 2018-09-12 15:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/280413899 ndleisten https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/280415603 These are traditional Spanish Churros with a side of thick and semi-sweet chocolate. Churros are a piece of dough, deep fried, and covered with cinnamon. In Andalusia, it is common to see them being eaten for breakfast but they are also eating as a dessert.]]> 2018-09-12 15:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/280415603 ndleisten https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/280442693 A thick and filling soup. Served cold with a garnish of chopped egg and Andalusian ham. It mostly eaten as an appetizer before dinner.]]> 2018-09-12 16:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/280442693 billyramoscolon https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/280446690 In Cordoba you can visit a place called La Mezquita an immense mosque dated from 784 A.D. Also it is the worlds largest temple and mosque. Another name for it is Cathedral Our Lady of the Assumption dedicated to the Virgin Mary.]]> 2018-09-12 16:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/280446690 billyramoscolon https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/280448990 A place in Malaga you can visit is the Alcazaba. The Alcazaba was built in the 11th century. This one is the best preserved alcazaba in Spain. The entrance is made of parts of an Roman theater dated to the 1st century B.C.]]> 2018-09-12 16:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/280448990 ndleisten https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/282955119 This is a traditional Spanish dessert made mostly of just egg yolks and condensed milk. Yema, in Spanish translates to, "egg yolks." A lot of time people prepare this dessert on the feast day of St. Theresa (October 15th). ]]> 2018-09-18 14:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/282955119 billyramoscolon https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/282963707 Due to the large population in Andalusia their are different types of Spanish spoken there like Andaluz, Cueta, Melilla, Gibraltar, and Castilian. ]]> 2018-09-18 15:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/282963707 billyramoscolon https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/284791192 Andalusia is known for being one of the biggest regions in Spain and things like flamenco dancing, fiestas, bullfighting. This land also inspired great writers, poets, actors, and painters. ]]> 2018-09-23 19:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/284791192 samjosephcephas_dominguez https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/284801033 Andalusia consists of seasons such as we do.  The best time to go there would have to be June-September, averaging a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, or 91.5 Fahrenheit, which is perfect to enjoy the beaches. As for clothes, I would bring clothes according to the seasons at which you stay.]]> 2018-09-23 20:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/284801033 samjosephcephas_dominguez https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/284801737 There are MANY celebrations for Andalucia. Some of them similar to what we have here, but the ones you can't miss are; Creces de Mayo, filled with decorations, drinks, and laughter. Feria de Abril, 2 weeks after Easter, with tons of bull fights and horses. Feria de Mayo, and many more. Overall, there's PLENTY of festivals there. So there's always something to do year-round.]]> 2018-09-23 21:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ndleisten/zjtfe93478wu/wish/284801737