LAS ALPUJARRAS of Granada, Spain
	In the foothills of the mighty Sierra Nevada, in Andalusia, Southern Spain, lies the fertile valley of the Alpujarras, where mules are still used to plough the fields and olives, lemons and almonds line the terraces.     It is a temperate area, cooled by gentle breezes, and ideal for walking, relaxing and visiting the local Moorish villages at any time of the year.     Granada is only an hour away; a stunning cathedral city set in a valley overlooked by the famous Alhambra palace and the Sierra Nevada mountains.     There are also a number of secluded beaches and fishing villages within easy reach.