In Andalucia, Islam and Christianity meld beautifully

The grand Alhambra was originally intended as an impenetrable castle. Photo: Spain Tourism Board

My journey through Spain’s Andalucian region is prefaced by a conversation with a Frenchman on board my flight: “Those are truly captivating places,” my fellow passenger says about my upcoming stopovers.

“The Muslim kingdom once flourished there,” he continues, “and you’re going to see that rich heritage with your own eyes.”