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We first had to catch a bus to the inland town of Motril, and then a bus to Grenada. It was an all day trip.
Howard and Jayne [ Just Imagine ] 25-Jul-2005

Motril (inland)



Granada



Alhambra (Point of Interest)


The Alhambra is an exquisite 9th Century Moorish palace situated on the hill above the city of Granada. It was the residence of the Muslim kings of Granada and their court, it is currently a museum exhibiting exquisite Islamic architecture
Howard and Jayne [ Just Imagine ] 27-Dec-2007

Excavations (Point of Interest)



Gyspy caves of Sacromonte (Point of Interest)


There are still gypsies living in theses caves. You can see Flamenco shows here.
Howard and Jayne [ Just Imagine ] 25-Jul-2005

Palace of Charles V (Historic)



The "new" Gardens (Point of Interest)



Generalife (Point of Interest)


The Generalife was a 12th century summer palace, as there is more of a breeze up here on the hill.
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 12-Oct-2008

Patio of the Sultans (Point of Interest)


Location of the lovers tree.

The wife of Boabdil, is said to have secretly met her lover, the chief of the Abencerrajes clan. The sultan had the chief’s men massacred upon discovery of the infidelity. A 700-year-old cypress tree, now held in place with a steel band, commemorates the trysting place.
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 22-Jul-2005

The patio de la los Arrayanes (Point of Interest)



Court of the Lions (Point of Interest)


It is curious that the fountain has been censored in the satellite picture.
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 12-Oct-2008

The Partal (Point of Interest)