{"id":2279,"date":"2024-10-01T21:34:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T04:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roam-corp.com\/blog\/?p=2279"},"modified":"2024-10-01T21:34:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T04:34:09","slug":"granada-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roam-corp.com\/blog\/?p=2279","title":{"rendered":"Granada, Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Granada… pearl of the South… But nobody knows how the original name, in Arabic \u063a\u0631\u0646\u0627\u0637\u0629, came from. Of course, the big eye catcher is El Alhambra<\/em>. Despite this, this town feels way more at ease then it’s western neighbor, Sevilla. Spontaneous displays of guitar playing and flamenco dancing can be witnessed, even on hot summer nights with temperatures over 30\u00b0C (>85\u00b0F). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Albaic\u00edn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If I ever get lost in Granada, you will find me here. A maze of smaller roads, its street plan originating from medieval times (13th – 15th centuries), just north of the Darro river which splits the city in half. Like the name of the city, no one exactly knows how this name originated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You would almost miss the Royal Chancellery of Granada.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bridge over the Darro river.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Some bridges still function as bridges, other larger bridges collapsed, all that remains are bridgeheads. The one below used to connect the Alhambra with the Albaic\u00edn <\/em>neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bridge head on the Alhambra side of the river.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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You must have strong legs to climb up!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The reward is a little square with a few cafes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Many things to see,for example Palacio de Dar-al Horra<\/em>, which dates from the 16th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courtyard inside Palacio de Dar-al Horra.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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City view from Palacio de Dar-al Horra. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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One of the highlights is the view from C. San Nicol\u00e1s. There is always something going on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Calle San Nicol\u00e1s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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VIew on Alhambra.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Performing at Plaza Cementerio De San Nicol\u00e1s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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No shortage of flamenco performances here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sacromonte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Sacromonte neighborhood is the more traditional neighborhood in the district of Albaic\u00edn. If you did not get lost in the Albaic\u00edn neighborhood, this is your chance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the many courts in the Sacromonte neighborhood.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Alhambra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The biggest draw to Granada is, of course, the Alhambra. Of course it is beautiful. But also crowded, like the city of Granada itself. I was told that July (when I was there) experiences the least amount of visitors. I start to understand why people living in biggers cities like Barcelona are protesting against mass tourism. I don’t blame them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View of the grounds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What used to be the tower with the seven floors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Palace of King Carlos V.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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View on Granada.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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VIew from a courtyard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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At last… Alhambra by night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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