Against the backdrop of the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountains in Granada, the Alhambra, meaning “red castle” in Arabic, was named for the reddish-golden hue of its walls. Dating back to the 9th ...

Few places in Europe capture the imagination quite like the Alhambra. Sitting on top of a hill in the Andalusian city of Granada, this large complex of palaces, gardens, and fortress walls is not just ...

MY HIGH-SCHOOL Spanish teacher, between verb conjugations and vocabulary drills, introduced us to the Alhambra. For me, the arches and domes of the castle in southern Spain evoked the romance of “The ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: The best way to visit the Alhambra is with a private guide. There's a lot to see, not to mention a complicated history. Lolita's Tours is one company that offers these small, ...

A panoramic view of Granada's fortress-palace, the Alhambra. Photo / <a href='https://www.123rf.com/profile_trofoto'>trofoto - 123RF</a> My Lonely Planet guide told ...

Once you’ve ticked off the Alhambra, check out Granada’s edgier barrio culture, with both alternative and traditional bars, great flamenco, food and street art The Alhambra may be Spain’s most visited ...

There's little point in staying in anything less than a palace in Granada. And regardless of your budget, you can do it. This former capital of the Nasrid Sultans, rulers of the last Muslim kingdom in ...