Rising above the modern lower town, the Alhambra and the Albaycín, situated on two adjacent hills, form the medieval part of Granada. To the east of the Alhambra fortress and residence are the ...

Stay in a former monastery tucked within the hilltop Alhambra fortress at Parador de Granada. Discover the city's multicultural history at landmarks like the incomparable Alhambra and the Granada ...

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 ...

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 ...

European travel expert Rick Steves knows the best places to visit. For a rich cultural and historical experience, check out ...

Built in the 13th century for the rulers of the Nasrid Dynasty, the Alhambra attests to the rich influence of Arab culture in southern Spain. The earliest documents about the area date back to the 9th ...

On a foothill of the Sierra Nevada, in southern Spain, a mighty, 700-year-old citadel towers over the city of Granada. Separate from the city of Granada itself, the famous Alhambra and all that it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Geoffrey Morrison is a travel writer and digital nomad. Atop a hill overlooking Granada, in southern Spain, is the majestic and ...