Granada | The Romantic Essence of Moorish Stars

"Whenever I miss the Arab world in Europe, I take a two-hour flight to Granada." This small Andalusian town, embraced by snowy mountains, holds the thousand-and-one nights of the Alhambra Palace and the never-ending sunsets of the Albaicín district. 🌄 📸 Granada Photography Guide ❶ Alhambra A palace miracle worth booking tickets three months in advance! The Nasrid Palaces resemble frozen moonlight, with light spots falling like starry rain under intricately carved domes. Don’t forget to wear a white long dress 👗 and twirl in the Court of the Lions—the sighs of Moorish craftsmen will become part of your flowing skirt. ❷ Albaicín This labyrinthine white hill town is full of surprises. Saffron-scented aromas waft from mint tea houses, while Arab curtains adorned with blue tiles await around the corners. In the evening, climb up to Mirador de San Nicolás to watch the Alhambra Palace transform into a golden relief under the sunset. 🌇 ❸ Sacromonte Cave Flamenco taverns nestled in cliffside caves. Gypsy women swirl their fiery red skirts like flames, while hand drums and castanets shatter the night of Granada. Be sure to order a glass of vermouth paired with tapas 🥘—the mix of ham and sherry wine tipsiness is just perfect. 🍊 Travel Tips ▫️ Book Alhambra Palace tickets on the official website in advance! They might sell out on-site. ▫️ Arrive at the viewpoint an hour before sunset and bring a jacket to guard against mountain winds. ▫️ Try pios amarillos (pumpkin seed bread) with chocolate.