Granada in pictures

Whichever way you turn in Granada, there’s something begging to be photographed. And as I had plenty of luggage allowance to take my camera, and no hands full of toddler, I took full advantage to record as many pictures of Granada as I could,

I’m almost surprised I didn’t take more photos of this beautiful city: from the incomparable Alhambra to the beguiling twisting streets of the Albaicin, the bright colours of Andalusia and the dramatic peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains in the distance, there’s always something wonderful around the next corner.

Here’s a taste of Granada in pictures.

Inside the Alhambra – just a taste of the intricate detail in the Nasrid Palaces… Although Islam forbids depictions of people or living creatures, the sinuous patterns, the bold colours, the shimmer of stone and metal prove they can be just as entrancing.

The winding streets of the Albaicin, the old Moorish quarter of Granada, with orange trees and whitewashed buildings – plus the strains of guitar music as a soundtrack.

In many ways it feels as if it has hardly changed for centuries, as the alleys twist every upwards, opening now and then into a pretty square.

Moorish-style cafes in courtyards and tiled signs for churros – tables set around a courtyard, blue and white tiled signs announcing Spanish specialities as you wander.

Towers against a cloudless sky – a church in the Albaicin, as bright white as the streets, looming high above the houses.

Or suddenly, dominating almost every view, the Alhambra on the hilltop above the river Darro.

Jewel colours splashed against the gold and white of the buildings – wandering around the souk-like stalls of the Alcaiceria, we spotted tea and herbs sold in the shadow of the cathedral, alongside vibrant souvenirs and homewares.

So much fantastic food to try – dipping churros in chocolate or sipping a glass of wine at an outdoor table of a cafe, tucking in to paella for dinner or working through a string of delicious dishes of tapas instead.

And the Alhambra once more, looking across from the other hill of Sacromonte, as the sun finally shone.

For more things to do in Granada, check out my guide to the city, as well as tips for visiting the Alhambra and ideas on where to get the best tapas in Granada

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