10 Things to do in Granada, Spain Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Granada, Spain in this travel guide covering the best things to do in Granada including local foods worth sampling and top attractions such as the Alhambra. Granada ended up being one of our favorite cities we visited in Europe on this trip so come find out why! Let's explore Granada, Andalucia together!
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Intro - 00:01
1) Granada Cathedral (Catedral de Granada) - 01:02
2) Moroccan Street Souk / Alcaicería Grand Bazaar (Calle Calderería Nueva) for shopping in Granada - 01:55
3) Albayzín Neighbourhood - 03:34
4) Mirador de San Nicolas (Alhambra Lookout Point) - 04:12
5) Moroccan Teahouse / Teterias Arab Tea Room - 05:02
6) Moroccan Restaurants - 06:12
7) Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء) p- 06:45
8) Spanish Breakfast at Café Via Colón for churros + tortilla - 07:53
9) Carrera del Darro (Riverside Lane) - 09:46
10) Flamenco Show - 10:16
City at Night + Outro - 11:23
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Our visit Granada travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to local Moroccan cuisine and Spanish food, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting cathedrals, tea houses, the old town, quirky neighborhoods, Alhambra and museums in Granada, Andalucia. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Granada tourism brochure, Granada itinerary or Granada, Spain city tour also known as Granada España.
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Wrapping up our travels in Spain, our last city to visit was Granada. Set in Andalusia at the foot of the snow capped Sierra Nevada, this is a place where Moorish influence is palpable. From hilltop fortresses to Moroccan markets, and tranquil gardens to quaint teahouses, in this travel guide we’re going to show you some of the things you can do in Granada:
This Cathedral was as grand as you’d expect. The stark white interiors were a bit of a contrast to the ornate churches we had seen in other cities, but that just made your eyes travel towards a glowing, golden altar.
The Moroccan souk turned out to be one of our favourite spots in the city. The street was packed with tiny shops standing shoulder to shoulder, all filled with leather handbags, glass lamps, wool slippers, colourful scarves and pashminas and souvenirs.
We continued our way up the hill into Albayzín. This is one of the oldest centres of Muslim culture in Granada. The neighbourhood is a maze of narrow cobbled streets, white-houses with tiled roofs, and small courtyards sprinkled in between.
We made time to stop at one of the teterías, or teahouses. This was the perfect place to rest on a cold winter day and enjoy some afternoon treats.
You can find numerous Moroccan restaurants in this part of the city for food. One place we ate at on more than once occasion was Al-Faguara. They offered set menus for lunch featuring hummus, falafel, couscous, tajine, and of course, lots of baklava.
Let’s take a moment to talk about Granada’s main tourist attraction: the Alhambra!
The Alhambra is a massive complex of palaces, gardens and fortresses that once formed the citadel of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, which was the last Muslim dynasty to rule along the Iberian Peninsula from the years 1230 to 1492.
This is the one attraction you can’t miss when you visit Granada, and you’ll want to book your tickets well in advance as they can sell out during high season.
We spent half a day touring the grounds during which time we visited the Nasrid Palaces, the Palace of Charles the Fifth, the Alcazaba, and the Generalife.
We decided to find a cafe where we could indulge in a delicious Spanish breakfast.
Another spot we explored in Granada is Carrerra del Darro, a small lane that runs along the Darro River at the base of the Alhambra. This street is lined with arched-stone bridges and historic buildings.
We’ll leave you with a few scenes of Granada at night and one last glimpse of the Alhambra lit up against the evening sky.
We hope you enjoyed this video and that you got ideas of things do in Granada on your own visit.
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Granada is a lively city and famous for the Alhambra. But Granada is much more: Granada city, in the middle of Andalusia, is only two hours away from Malaga airport. Our travel documentary shows the Alhambra from the inside, the viewpoint Mirador de San Nicolás, the Nasrid palaces, flamenco, tapas and churros. #theTravellers #Granada #Europetravel
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Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, right by the Genil River, the city hides one of the most popular tourist attractions in Spain and UNESCO World Heritage Site – The Alhambra. This magnificent palace and fortress was built by the Moorish rulers, back in the 14th century.
It is often described as a pearl set in emeralds, because of its unique position – Alhambra is the white building sitting on the mountainside filled with dark green trees. Its gardens and water features are known around the world for their extraordinary beauty.
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The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, is in Granada. It is the most renowned building of the Andalusian Islamic historical legacy with its many cultural attractions that make Granada a popular destination among the tourist cities of Spain. The Almohad influence on architecture is also preserved in the Granada neighborhood called the Albaicín with its fine examples of Moorish and Morisco construction.
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Visiting Alhambra in Granada, Spain
Come join us as we visit the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. Some places or attractions you visit don't live up to the hype; however, the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء) certainly does and having an opportunity to see its splendor from afar and up close is one of the greatest travel moment we've experienced in recent memory. As impressive as the Alhambra is from certain lookout points in Granada it is once you enter its grounds up close and person that you have a real appreciation for the intricate details and sheer size of the place. Our biggest suggestion when visiting the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء) is to give yourself plenty of time to take it all in. It is an attraction that is so impressive and massive that spending anything less than half a day does not do it justice.
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Visiting Alhambra in Granada, Spain Travel Video Transcript:
Good morning guys. As you can tell from the way we are dressed it is fill in the blank cold this morning. We're really excited to be exploring the Alhambra here in Granada. We are up bright and early. We sure are. We have tickets for 10 am to visit the Nasrid Palaces but we've come in early. We're going to have a look around visit the gardens. There is two reasons why we decided to come so early this morning. And it was actually minus temperatures this morning. That is why I'm dressed the way we are. We have our hats, we have our toques and we have our scarves on. Apparently there is the best light in the morning. And you beat the crowds a little bit. Let's do this.
The Alhambra is one of the most impressive sights in all of Spain and it receives over 2 million tourists every year. This complex of palaces, gardens and fortresses once formed the citadel that was part of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, which was the last Muslim dynasty to rule along the Iberian Peninsula from the years 1230 to 1492.
The Nasrid Palaces are a collection of rooms, courtyards, and spaces that were used for business, administration, and for private living quarters.
The architecture is characterized by its carved arabic inscriptions, its intricate cedar wood ceilings, and its colourful tiles arranged in geometric patterns.
Inside the Nasrid Palaces, we visited the Court of the Myrtles, whose key feature is a pool fed by two marble fountains. Not only did this help cool the palace, but it also acted as a symbol of power since water was usually in short supply.
From there we continued to the Hall of Ambassadors, which is the largest room in the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء). This was the grand reception room where the sultan’s throne was located. One of the most impressive aspects of this room is the carved wooden ceiling, which is a representation of the Seven Heavens of the Islamic Paradise.
Our next stop was the Palace of Charles the V, which stands out from the rest of the constructions at the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء). Construction of this palace was ordered by Charles the V who was Holy Roman Emperor at the time. He wanted to establish his residence close to the Alhambra palaces, though there is no evidence he ever lived here.
There was still plenty left to see in the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء), so our next stop was the Alcazaba. This is the oldest part of the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء) which was built as a stronghold for surveillance and defence. We climbed up the two towers, which offer some of the best views of Granada.
And that’s pretty much a wrap for our visit to the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء). We only spent a half day touring the grounds, but you could easily spend a full day there - especially if you visit in the spring or summer once the gardens are already in bloom. Our parting tips for the Alhambra are to visit with plenty of time, and to wear comfortable shoes because you will be walking around a lot! That’s it for now, and we’ll see you in the next video.
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In this video we learn about the architectural features of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. I'll share some travel tips too!
We'll examine the palace's Islamic design features, including vegetal, calligraphy and geometric patterns. This includes the colorful tile work that forms tessellations on the walls. These designs inspired MC Escher, to explore tessellations. Also, we will learn about the stalactite and honeycomb (Mocarabes and Muqarnas) that adorn the ceilings and archways.
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0:20 - Background Info: Moors & Granada
0:53 - Travel Tip #1
1:37 - Alcazaba Fortress
1:52 - Nasrid Palace Intro
2:18 - Mexuar Hall
2:28 - Islamic Art: Calligraphy, Vegetal & Geometric Patterns
2:52 - Tessellations & MC Escher
3:45 - Hall of the Golden Room
4:06 - Comares Palace Intro
4:15 - Hall of the Boat
4:41 - Hall of the Ambassadors (Throne Room): Wooden interlaced ceiling
5:18 - Court of the Myrtles: Reflection Pool
5:40 - Palace of the Lions Intro
6:07- Hall of Mocarabes: Explanation of Muqarnas & Mocarabes
6:40 - Hall of the Kings
6:52 - Hall of Abencerrajes: Star shaped Dome of Muqarnas & Mocarabes
7:21 - Hall of the Two Sisters
7:35 - Mirador de Daraxa (El Mirador de Lindaraja) - Stain-glassed ceiling
7:46 - Garden of the Partal
8:01 - Palace of Charles V: Renaissance Palace
8:13 - Generalife: Architect's Garden and Summer Palace
8:50 - Gate of Justice: Legend
9:06 - Travel Tip #2
9:15 - Bus Travel to Córdoba
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Granada; over a thousand years of Islamic and Christian history make this destination rank among the best in the world. We've put together our top 10 things to do, tell us in the comments section if you agree.
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5. Mirador de San Nicolas
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2. Palacio de Carlos V
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