Alcazaba De Busquistar Granada

Thanksgiving...Spanish style

... were able to see the beauty of the Alhambra. The palace was gorgeous and intricately decorated with interesting shapes and tiles. Though Scott and I enjoyed our time there very much, it was interesting to see the look on Torrey's face as she walked though the palace, a look of sheer awe. Its times like these that I wish I knew more about architecture and how it works because although the palace was beautiful, Torrey seemed to appreciate its awesomeness much more so ...

Granada, Andalusia, Spain and Canary Islands warrmb7

The Alhambra

... style="">mosaics everywhere

rooms with arched ceilings with thousands of sculptures in the ceiling

Ceilings representing the 7 levels of heaven in Muslim Culture

The Fountain of Lions

The Grand Pool reflecting the main tower

If you ever get to the south of Spain, do not miss the Alhambra. We found it to be a very long day, but one we that will be a lasting memory of our trip.

Granada, Andalusia, Spain and Canary Islands jennyandpaul2

To the Alhambra...

... is typically Moorish; ornate archways, mosaicry, marble by the bucket load and water features everywhere. An absolutely enchanting and dramatic structure overlooking Granada. We spent the best part of the day there, and very much appreciated Amanda and Gavin´s jovial company (thanks guys). Following the Alhambra, we headed down into the old town and commenced a night of beers, accompanied by free tapas. Each round consisted of a beer with a ...

Granada, Andalusia, Spain lymandannabelle

Strike one from my bucket list -- hello Granada!

... flophouse for local gypsy squatters.) We met a guide in our hotel this morning and bused over to the hill where the Alhambra estate lies. It’s over 30 acres of palaces and gardens. The decoration inside the palace apartments is incredible.

Islam ornamentation never depicts a person or animal – only geometric designs or nature – and mostly prayers from the Koran and poems. The ...

Granada, Andalusia, Spain and Canary Islands thedicksons

Granada

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Granada, Andalusia, Spain and Canary Islands dovi

Polopos

We drove all the way to Alicante and spent the night before heading to Polopos. We enjoyed a frolick on the beach and an Italian dinner and then a really good value night in a small hotel. The next day we arrived to find that I had once again made the error of arriving a day earlier than our plan, we thought that our stay in Montpellier was very short! Sorry everyone. Kay and John were really accommodating even though our appearance was a bit of a surprise ...

Polopos, Valencian Country, Spain and Canary Islands chrisl34

(supposedly) last day with Juan!

... you just check out the pictures. We then headed down the hill and wandered along the creek back through the city to the main Cathedral and Capilla Real (royal chapel), had some delicious rolls for lunch in a little cafe, wandered some of the streets, tried out the AMAZING gelati that we had found last night, then retired back to the hostels for an afternoon siesta. That morning we had booked ourselves in for a session at the local Hamman (Arab) baths, and headed off ...

Granada, Andalusia, Spain and Canary Islands lovin_apples

Granada

... food, wandering out through the dungenous common room containing old ripped couches, a broken pool table and around 20 broken vending machines. We soon learnt that Granada was strict on the Siesta when we searched high and low for a local cafe as we had not eaten all day. We ended up in the first cafe to open at 7pm, which looked promising until our meals arrived. Not sure about you guys but cold soup and microwave pancakes wasnt our idea of a feast and ...

Granada, Spain sharm

Meeting the Moors

... we all), he was *ff t* visit his *ldies. A plan was f*rmulated, cheap flights t* Grananda w**e pr*cured, and a meeting was arranged. This was my chance t* see if he really was batting f*r the *th** side, plus Lucy and I w*uld finally get t* see the Alhambra. The M**rish palace which is the jewel *f Granada. Aft** the enj*yable flight, f*r *nce, we w**e n*t g*ing t* be tight wads, we w**e g*ing t* catch a cab int* the city and meet up with ...

Granada, Spain uncle_davros

Marvellous Marble Meets Majestic Moorish Magic

... attention to the little details that impresses us viewers. At once the distinguish moorish windows opened up to a magnificent sight of the Albaycin. It looked unreal, had I not walked around there yesterday, I would probably have thought it wasn't real. I moved along with the crowd. There was no point anymore to move my jaw back up where it belongs, because it just kept dropping with every inch of the palace I laid my eyes upon. The Court of ...

Granada, Spain and Canary Islands bambi