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Alcazaba Bell Tower

Views from the Alhambra in Granada Spain

July 11, 2013 By Jan Robinson 34 Comments

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Have you been to the Alhambra in Spain?

We arrived in Granada on 22nd April 2012, and visited the Alhambra on a day that was as beautiful as the two and a half weeks that followed it.  Even though we live in a warm and sunny part of Australia, the weather at that time in Granada was truly spectacular.

It was the mix of blue skies, crisp air, crowds, anticipation (and of course amazing Moorish craftsmanship) that made our Alhambra visit a winner.  Although we spent the rest of the two and a half weeks house-sitting in a village only one hour by bus away from Granada, we had planned this visit to the Palace and Citadel on a hill for the day before our house-sit commenced.

This post showcases the views from the Alhambra and the Generalife.  The word Generalife means a garden of orchards, feasts or paradise – or all three.  B.H. and I appreciate the outdoors much more than interiors so these photographs are amongst our favourites from the day.

The Generalife, originally designed as a rest and recreation area for the Kings of Granada,  is one of the oldest surviving Moorish gardens in the world today. 

Water and fountains were the lifeblood of the moors.

The courtyard of the water channel.

Alhambra Generalife Pool

A view of the Orchard through the arches.

Alhambra Generalife Arches

Looking across the courtyard I was struck by the humble feeling of this building (I liked it’s doors).

Alhambra Generalife Fountain

Looking over the ravine from the Generalife to the Alhambra.

Looking back to the Alhambra from the Generalife

Wisteria covered stairs leading to the romantic mirador.

Alhambra Stairs and Pergola leading to the romantic mirador

The views from the top of the Watch Tower were amazing.

Views from the AlhambraView of Granada from the AlhambraSierra Nevada from the AlhambraGranada from Alhambra

The Alcazaba (the military part of the Alhambra) is one of the oldest parts of the complex.  It towers above the Nasrid Palaces and the fluttering flags of the watch tower, can seen when strolling along the Carrera del  Darro at the base of the hill.

To get an idea of the size of the watch tower look at the people.
The AlcazabaAlcazaba Bell Tower

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About Jan Robinson

Jan Robinson writes about travel on her Budget Travel Talk blog. A solo traveller in her teens, for the last 40 years Jan has travelled through Australia, Asia, Europe, Turkey and New Zealand with her husband. They specialise in road trips, caravanning and Independent travel without spending a fortune. Her favourite destination is Turkey and she is currently dreaming of Myanmar and Mexico.

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  1. Muza-chan

    July 11, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Beautiful photos… so colorful 🙂

    Reply
  2. Lisa Wood

    July 11, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    oh how stunning, I have never wanted to see Spain before but after seeing your Photos {especially the Fountain} I now want to go there 🙂
    Gosh That View from the Tower – stunning!!

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 12, 2013 at 7:46 am

      Hi Lisa, Spain was not on my radar until we got the house-sit, and now it is my favourite European country. I am so glad we got that house-sit.

      Reply
  3. Jackie Smith

    July 11, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Stunning photos – the second is my favorite. Haven’t yet made it here which makes for a reason to return!

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 12, 2013 at 7:45 am

      That is good Jackie, and I nearly did not put that photo in 🙂

      Reply
  4. Marisol

    July 12, 2013 at 2:11 am

    Hi Jan,
    I’ve been to Spain twice but I’m yet to visit Granada. Definitely next time. You photos are stunning. Love the Moorish gardens. My favorite shot is the ravine view from Genaralife. It so beautiful, I had good pimples.

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 12, 2013 at 7:43 am

      Glad you got good pimples Marisol. Granada is really quite small, and definitely my favourite Spanish City so far, and it is hard to pinpoint why, although the Alhambra is a starting point 🙂

      Reply
  5. noel

    July 12, 2013 at 4:37 am

    Wow, you were able to get impressive shots of the Generalife with no people, that’s amazing since this palace is always swamped with people.

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 12, 2013 at 7:41 am

      Maybe it was because we had an afternoon time slot Noel?

      Reply
  6. Dick Jordan

    July 12, 2013 at 7:26 am

    One of the places on my “bucket list.”

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 12, 2013 at 7:40 am

      I had not even thought about the Alhambra, until we got a house-sit near Granada – and then I realized the Alhambra was nearby 🙂

      Reply
  7. Marcia

    July 12, 2013 at 10:16 am

    The Alhambra is high on my list. You got some fantastic shots. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

    Reply
  8. Mary {The World Is A Book}

    July 12, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    These views are spectacular! I’ve always wanted to visit the Granada and the Alhambra and these beautiful pictures make me want to visit soon. Love all the windows and doors. It does look like paradise.

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 12, 2013 at 2:30 pm

      Hope you get there one day Mary 🙂

      Reply
  9. Johanna

    July 12, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Love your photos, which brought back many memories of my visit there in 1979! I can remember walking alongside the pond in the first pic so vividly, and the views. Ahh, magic place. Thank you for reminding me, Jan 🙂

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 12, 2013 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks Johanna – I love Granada and the Alhambra 🙂

      Reply
  10. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}

    July 12, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    So very gorgeous! Everything is so scenic, but I especially like the view with the ornate arches.

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 12, 2013 at 6:31 pm

      Glad you liked that photo Michele – it nearly got the chop!

      Reply
  11. eileen at FamiliesGo!

    July 13, 2013 at 2:48 am

    i traveled to spain by myself when i was maybe 24. it was tough traveling by myself when I was still not that experienced a traveler. But I loved being able to take all the time in the world to explore the Alhambra. no one would have stayed as long as i wanted to!

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 13, 2013 at 12:57 pm

      That is one of the good things about travelling by yourself (spending your time however you please). I travelled through Europe by myself when I was 21 and enjoyed it, even though I did feel helpless when I could not speak French in Paris, and got a bit panic stricken. But then I realized that other travellers who spoke English would help me out. It was all a steep learning curve.

      Reply
  12. denise

    July 13, 2013 at 8:40 am

    that looks really beautiful, though not quite as I imagined it to be. Reminds me a bit of home.

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 13, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      Yes Denise, Moorish Palaces are not like the northern european palaces. I actually like the Moorish style.

      Reply
  13. Cathy Sweeney

    July 13, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    No, I haven’t been to the Alhambra yet, much to my dismay. I’ve seen many photos of it, but not very many that take the persepective you did of the view from the place. Love it!

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 13, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      I love looking out – always wanting to see around corners 🙂

      Reply
  14. Sophie

    July 15, 2013 at 5:01 am

    Spectacular views. I’d loveto visit the Alhambra. Sometimes they have classical concerts there; I imaging that must be a magical experience.

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 15, 2013 at 8:22 am

      Also part of the Alhambra is open at night which would be beautiful – maybe that is when they have the classical concerts.

      Reply
  15. Jess

    July 18, 2013 at 8:14 am

    That’s so beautiful! I especially love the fountains. It looks quiet and peaceful, you wouldn’t expect it to be near views of that city.

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 18, 2013 at 9:22 am

      There are always a lot of people at the Alhambra although they do limit the numbers. Even so, I thought it quite relaxing in the gardens. We had an afternoon time slot – maybe it is calmer in the afternoon.

      Reply
  16. Gezi

    July 23, 2013 at 9:41 am

    I’ve never been before. I read your article and now I’m very curious.

    Reply

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