THE ALHAMBRA PALACE
The Alhambra
palace in Granada is probably the finest remaining example of
Moorish architecture in the world. The building was started
under the reign of the Nasrid dynasty around 1238. The magical
use of light, water and decoration make the Alhambra an extremely
sensuous piece of ancient architecture. Built overlooking the
city of Granada, it is now the number one attraction for visitors
from all over the world. The best time to visit would be
between April and June or September and October. The height of
the summer in this area is far too hot for getting the most out of
this unique building. What struck me more than anything, was
the attention to detail. The stone fretwork, the way the water
and the plants interact. The beautiful courtyards with pools and
fountains. The garden areas are an oasis of colour and perfume.
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PHOTOGRAPH BY JMAXIMO
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To
get the most out of your visit you need at least half a day.
Guided tours are running all the time but we just made our own way
around, soaking in the atmosphere. What an experience it must
have been to sit in one of these secluded courtyards before the age
of tourism with the sound of gurgling water, birds singing and the
scent of jasmine filling the air. What a fabulous setting for
a meal.
THE GENERIFE
GARDENS
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