[Granada, the jewel of Andalusia]

It's completely different. It feels like walking through a quiet small town in the Middle East. Granada, which flourished under the Moorish Empire until the Christian forces took over in the late 15th century, still retains its Islamic color. It also has traditional Andalusian features such as white houses, cave houses, and flamenco, making it the perfect city to rest before heading to Madrid. A place you must visit in Granada is the Alhambra Palace. This palace, which means red castle, is so beautiful that it is called the pinnacle of Islamic architecture, and it is recommended to visit all four palaces. Of these, you must not forget to visit the Nasrid Palace, which houses the Sultan's prayer room, because the view of the Albaicín from the window is truly beautiful. When you exit the Nasrid Palace, you will see the Tower of the Ladies reflected in the water in the Partal Garden, which is also a pleasure to see during your visit to the palace. After visiting the Alhambra Palace, let's go to the Albaicín. It is a fortress city located on the hill north of the palace near the Daro River, where you can experience the life of the Moors. You can encounter the maze-like streets that appear at the beginning of the first episode of the drama Misaeng. On this street lined with white houses, you can leisurely have a cup of tea at an Arabic-style teahouse and check out a shop that makes pottery with Granada on it. The best part of traveling to Granada is finishing your trip by looking at the Alhambra Palace at sunset from the San Nicolas Cathedral on the top of the Albaicín. TIP: Alhambra Palace Entrance Alhambra Palace can be entered on the same day, but during peak season, the waiting time for ticketing is 2-3 hours, and even if you wait in line from the opening, you can only get a ticket for the last admission time. Absolutely! It is essential to make a reservation for your desired time slot on the Alhambra Palace website at least a week before visiting Granada. The fee is 15.4 euros, and you can exchange it for a ticket by presenting your passport and reservation number upon arrival at the palace. #Granada travel #New Year travel #Spain #Spain travel #City travel #New Year #Life shot spot #Life travel destination #Beginner photographer #Winter travel #Happy New Year #City travel