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Granada, Spain: And the Magnificent Alhambra

March 14, 2017 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 4 Comments

When we traveled throughout Spain on a 3-week vacation, one of the stops we made was to the mystical city of Granada. It’s the home of The Alhambra palace and fortress which Moorish poets have described as “a pearl set in Emeralds.”

From the Alhambra, you can see the Roma enclave and caves of Sacramonte, where you can enjoy traditional food and Zambra, a variation of flamenco performed by the Roma who have resided there for centuries.

Another point of interest is the exquisite Granada Cathedral which took over 180 years to build and is still not finished yet.

Granada, Spain, located in the Andalusia region, is where cultures mixed and thrived for centuries. Throughout the city, you can see the opulent extravagance of the Moors, mysterious and stunning Catholic monuments, Gypsy life, and remnants of Jewish Sephardi culture and academia.

Read more about our trip to Spain here

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Granada, Spain and The Alhambra palace and fortress

Photos of The Alhambra and Granada, Spain

You can’t go to Granada without visiting the lavish Alhambra. It began as a small fortress in 889 AD and was converted into a palace for the Moorish emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Emirate of Granada in the mid 13th century. Its intricate design and stunning beauty remain to this day.

The Granada Cathedral was built in the Renaissance and Baroque style. It dates back to 1523.

There are 93 Spanish Paradores (historic hotels) in Spain and the Parador de Granada is the most popular with tourists. It’s located within the Alhambra compound. Constructed between 1332 – 1354, it was originally a Mosque and later a convent. Kings, queens, and many other dignitaries have been received there.

Check current pricing for Parador de Granada here.

To view these photos of Granada full-size, click on the images below to view the gallery. 

  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Granada Cathedral entrance
    Cathedral entrance
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Granada Cathedral Door
    Cathedral Door
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Granada Cathedral and Street
    Cathedral and street
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Palace of Charles V
    Palace of Charles V
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Alhambra Garden overlooking Sacromonte
    Alhambra Garden overlooking Sacromonte
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Alhambra Court of Lions
    Alhambra Court of Lions
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Alhambra fortress with canon balls
    Alhambra fortress arches wih canon balls
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Alhambra Gate house Tower of Justice
    Alhambra gate house Tower of Justice
  • Alhambra Granada Spain
    From the Alhambra
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Alhambra Sala de las dos Hermanas ceiling
    Alhambra Sala de las dos Hermanas ceiling
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Alhambra Patio of Lions columns
    Alhambra patio of lions columns
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Alhambra Arab Windows
    Alhambra Arab windows
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain |Alhambra Star Walls windows Sala de Albencerrajes
    Alhambra Star Walls windows Sala de Albencerrajes
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain |Alhambra Star Shaped Ceiling Sala de Albencerrajes
    Alhambra Star Shaped Ceiling Sala de Albencerrajes
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Alhambra Palacio de Comares
    Alhambra Palacio de Comares
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Alhambra Small Window
    Alhambra small window
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Alhambra inlaid wood ceiling
    Alhambra inlaid wood star ceiling
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | View of Sacromonte
    View of Sacromonte
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Alhambra Patio de Acequia Generalife
    Alhambra Patio de Acequia Generalife
  • Baby Boomer Travel | Granada, Spain | Patio de Acequia Generalife night
    Patio de Acequia Generalife night

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Comments

  1. Lisa Carpenter says

    March 15, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Gorgeous! What an amazing place. And your photos are lovely. My fave: Alhambra Arab windows.

    My niece is in Spain for six months. I’ll have to direct her to THIS place (if she’s not already got it on her agenda).

    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      March 15, 2017 at 10:46 pm

      I hope your niece gets to visit the Alhambra. It’s truly magical. One of my favorite sites in Spain. Glad you like the photos.

      Reply
  2. Carol Cassara says

    March 15, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    I WAS just tallking with Michael about a trip to Spain. I’ve only been for a few days and he’s spent more time there.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      March 15, 2017 at 10:48 pm

      I love Spain and could easily live there. It’s an amazing place. You can walk into any tiny cathedral and be completely stunned.

      Reply

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