"Granada, home of the Alhambra" Granada by Martin_S.

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The Alhambra is the first and foremost reason for visiting Granada. Here you can see it with the Sierra Nevada moutain range in the left background covered in snow. The photo was taken from an area called Albaycin, there is a terrace there perfect for taking photos.

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  • Pros:Alhambra - a TRUE must see
  • Cons:can be overcrowded at times
  • In a nutshell:If you only see the Alhambra ....
  • Last visit to Granada: Apr 2008
  • Intro Written Jul 2, 2008
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  • mvtouring's Profile Photo
    Nov 13, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    a fantastic city, I agree at times it can get quite over crowded.

  • balhannah's Profile Photo
    Feb 8, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Interesting page, would like to visiti Granada!

  • ellsasha's Profile Photo
    Jul 27, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Great descriptions and photos, Martin. Brings back fond memories! Ellsasha

  • unaS's Profile Photo
    Mar 16, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Marvelous! Great photos!!! Especially enjoyed your Details tip. You wrote in another tip: "by bus, just ask for the number and the bus lets you off in the Albaycin area," - what number?

  • RAINBOWWINGS's Profile Photo
    Sep 16, 2008 at 4:49 AM

    Good pages Martin. I only live 40mins away from Granada and visit frequently. Its out favourite Andaluz city.

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