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1. Travel Tip:
Inheritance of Arabs in the Spain
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This Palace, located in Granada, in the Spanish Andalusia region is a legacy of Arabs. Visiting Alhambra, I could confirm this influence: it is a beautiful exemplar of the Moorish architecture....
jubond @
Spain >> Andalusia >> Granada >> Alhambra
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2. Travel Tip:
Tapas and drinks in the ancient bullfighting ring
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It might be peculiar, but mixing modern upbeat tapas with a traditional ancient sport might be the perfection concoction for the Spanish. D'Cuadros is a fashionable futuristic tapas...
adventurer @
Spain >> Andalusia >> Granada >> Plaza de Toros
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Nov 23, 2008
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Nothing beats witnessing the good old traditional Bullfight (known as corridas in Spanish) in the quaint circular theatre of Plaza de Toros in Granada. It is the best way to completely immerse in...
adventurer @
Spain >> Andalusia >> Granada >> Plaza de Toros
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4. Travel Tip:
Biggest tapas in Spain - you've gotta try it to believe it!
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To get your money's worth and try out typical Spanish tapas, El Reventaero is the place to be! They serve up big portions of tapas, that come free with any drink! Best of all, a mug of beer or...
adventurer @
Spain >> Andalusia >> Granada >> El Reventaero
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5. Travel Tip:
Amazing views of Granada atop the Alhambra Palace Hotel
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The Alhambra Palace Hotel is perhaps the most symbolic hotel of Granada, built to imitate the well-known Moorish monumental Alhambra Palace. Anyone who's visited Granada would have known the...
adventurer @
Spain >> Andalusia >> Granada >> Alhambra Palace
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6. Travel Tip:
Great views of Sierra Nevada from the Alcazaba
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Although the Alcazaba is the less visually impacting building of the Alhambra complex, it is worth the visit for excellent views of Sierra Nevada as well as 360º panoramic views of the whole of...
Bellatravel @
Spain >> Andalusia >> Granada >> Alhambra
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7. Travel Tip:
Old and charming Albaicin and Sacromonte
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A visit to the picturesque Albaicin was the great complement to my visit to the Alhambra. The charming old Moorish quarter is located on the hill opposite the Alhambra. The stoned narrow streets...
Bellatravel @
Spain >> Andalusia >> Granada
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8. Travel Tip:
Best views of the Alhambra from Mirador de San Nicolás
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The Mirador de San Nicolás was the perfect spot over the Albaicín for open views of the Alhambra. The Mirador was located in one of the highest points of the hill. I was there twice, once after...
Bellatravel @
Spain >> Andalusia >> Granada >> Mirador de San Nicolás
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9. Travel Tip:
Torre de las Damas y Jardines de El Partal
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The Torre de las Damas (Dames´Tower) is one of the most important buildings around the Royal Palace as the decoration is the oldest of the Alhambra. The views of the Albaicin and the valley of the...
Bellatravel @
Spain >> Andalusia >> Granada >> Alhambra
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10. Travel Tip:
Enchanting Nazarí Palaces
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The Palacios Nazaries is the most astounding and exquisite part of the Alhambra. The Palaces can only be visited for a short time as the entrance is timed with the general entry to the Alhambra....
Bellatravel @
Spain >> Andalusia >> Granada >> Alhambra
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