Granada and the Alhambra

Our Easter vacation trip through the south of Spain took us to another major destination, one with a famous palace complex built by both Muslims and Christians. The city is Granada and the palaces are La Alhambra, located on a tall hill near the center of the city. La Alhambra consists of incredible gardens, Christian towers and castles, and exquisite Islamic palaces. The fountains, patios, and gardens of La Alhambra, as well as its location on top of the city of Granada providing startling views of the city, the beautiful white housed neighborhoods on the outskirts of the city, and the surrounding white-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains, are some of the most famous and most lovely sights in all of Spain.