Granada

On the way back from visiting my previous roommate in Alicante I decided to stop in Granada for a few days. I would have had to switch buses in Granada to get to Sevilla anyway, so it was convenient and well worth the visit. Granada was my first taste of Andalucía. The locals are warm, friendly, and overall buena gente.

Another aspect that I like about Granada is that it is a very small and manageable city, which is great for those of us who are not the best with directions. I could easily navigate the city because going uphill would lead you to the Alhambra or the neighborhood of Albayzín and going downhill would lead me to my hostel, well eventually. One can easily see the main sights in a few days.

The Alhambra was constructed in 889 as a Moorish fortress, it was then converted to a palace in 1333. The tickets are divided into morning and afternoon: I suggest spending the amount of time allotted because the Alhambra is GIGANTIC.

I loved my visit in January, there were hardly any people walking around which made it even more fascinating and real without all of the tourists with their fancy cameras. It was nice being able to talk to the security guards and workers for a long time in order to learn more about the Alhambra, instead of being rushed. Just remember to dress warm because the Sierra Nevada mountains are located in the Granada province.

I leave you guys with too many photos: