Michelle Antoinette

The American press has criticised the US President's wife for her five-day break in Andalucia, which has required a high level of security and hotel costs of at least 50,000 euros (Rs 30.6 lakh) a night. She is staying at the five-star Hotel Villa Padierna, where her entourage has reserved 60 of the 129 rooms.

Yesterday, New York Daily News columnist Andrea Tantaros likened the First Lady to the French queen who was famous for her extravagant lifestyle.

She wrote, "What the Obamas do with their money is one thing; what they do with ours is another.

"It's the extravagance of Michelle Obama's trip and glitzy destination contrasted with President Obama's demonization of the rich that smacks of hypocrisy.

"It perpetuates a disconnect between the country and its leaders."

The exact cost of the trip is unclear as Obama and her friends are reportedly footing part of the bill themselves.

But what the First Lady is definitely not paying for is the 68-strong security team, her personal staff ufffd and the use of presidential jet Air Force Two.

But while some in the US are critical Spain can't get enough of her.

Michelle, and daughter, Sasha, arrived in Granada yesterday to be greeted by hundreds of people shouting 'Obama!' and 'guapa!' as they entered the cathedral.

Together with their friends and security in tow, they visited the Alhambra Palace, the 16th century cathedral and the historic Albaicin neighbourhood.

Yesterday, Spanish police cleared off a stretch of beach for US first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha to relax by the Mediterranean.

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