The Alhambra in Granada is located about two hours northeast of Málaga by bus and was quite a bit colder because of it's proximity to the mountains. This famous Moorish structure was completed at the end of the 14th century just before the Ferdinand and Isabel reconquered Spain. It is an amazing fortress of immense size. The thing that draws people to the Alhambra is the beauty, history and architecture.
One of the most famous areas of the Alhambra is "La Plaza de los Leones" which is located in the center of the Nasrid Palace within the Alhambra. Right now, they are refurbishing the lions and I was unable to see the fountain. There is a picture above.
The Generalife is also within the Alhambra, an absolutely beautiful garden which is kept up with quite well even in the fall months.
If you would like more information about the history of the Alhambra and everything that's in it, I must direct you to good ol' Wikipedia. All that I could tell you about the history is all there.
As for whether or not I think y'all should go: well, if you ever have the amazing opportunity to visit Spain, it would be an absolute shame/travesty if you didn't. It is by far the most interesting and beautiful place I have been to in Spain.
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