Granada is most famous for being the home of the Alhambra (which is where all but a few of the photos below were taken). We also shared a memorable night with Jose, a local gentleman who insisted on showing us the local bar scene. Before you jump to any conclusions, let's just say Jose told me he was sixty ... and then laughed. Because he was definitely older than that. Also, he spoke zero English, so my siblings and I got really good at our conversational Spanish that evening. (Or at least we felt like we were really good from all the vodka-tonics he kept feeding us.) Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of that night (just videos haha), but I had to share that story. Meeting locals is definitely the best way to party!
Although the Alhambra is definitely more well known than the Alcazar palace in Seville, I think I liked the Alcazar better. For those of you who saw my photos of the Alcazar two weeks ago (or have visited these places in person!), I'm curious to know: Which do you think is prettier?
Ronda is one of the "white villages" of Andalusia, and the most famous in the Malaga province. Its main attraction is the Plaza de Toros, one of the oldest bullrings in Spain (and the world). We stopped by for just an evening after our time in Granada before catching a train from Ronda to Madrid. Be sure to check back next Tuesday for more about Madrid. :)
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These pictures have me drooling with wanderlust--thanks for sharing!!
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Okay, that is totally like Sophie's choice--they are both so beautiful! I am jealous you were able to visit those lovely cities. I only made it to Cordoba and basically wanted to move to southern Spain and live out my life in the orange orchards and basking in the sun. Can't wait to read more!
ReplyDeleteSpain is such a beautiful country! I hope to be able to see more of it some day!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED Granada. I actually stayed in a cave house while I was there, it was the coolest experience.
It's so hard to choose between La Alhambra & Alcalzar. From the cave we stayed in, we had a great view of La Alhambra, and it held such a powerful presence, it was amazing!
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ReplyDeleteits hard to choose between the alcazar and the alhambra!! i love everything in southern spain haha i miss it all the time!
ReplyDeleteLoved both, but if I could only do one, I'd choose the Alcazar.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Megan!
ReplyDeleteI've been to both Granada and Ronda and I can say that both are utterly beautiful - like most sights in Andalusia. Still, I've never been inside the Alhambra and I think this is something that really needs to be changed :)
Have a great week! x
Oh wow! I have a lot of the same pictures from my visit to Spain. I think I'm with you in that the Alcazar was prettier. I think I loved Seville most over the other cities I visited, it seemed more like my idea of what Spain should be like. I did find Ronda to be interesting and a little different.
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