Alhambra and Generalife
By far the most famous of Granada’s monuments is the spectacular Alhambra, or “red palace”, which is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of historic Islamic architecture in the world.
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Dolmens of Antequera
Antequera’s dolmens are an outstanding example of megalithic culture, and one of the most important prehistoric monuments anywhere in Spain. The word megalith means “great stone”, and megalithic cultures used huge rocks to create burial chambers and religious or ceremonial structures.
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Málaga’s Art Museums
Building on its reputation as the birthplace of Picasso, Málaga is now home to a number of excellent art museums. Apart from the Picasso Museum, the best-known ones are the Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga and the Centre Pompidou Málaga, but there are also several others worth visiting.
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Triana
Until 1852, Triana on the “other” side of the River Guadalquivir was only connected to the city centre by a pontoon bridge. The district therefore developed its own colourful character.
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Santa Cruz
Just a stone’s throw from the cathedral and the Royal Alcázar, Seville’s Santa Cruz district is often referred to as the judería – or Jewish quarter. The main attraction is exploring the narrow, winding alleyways and quaint squares planted with jasmine and orange trees.
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Córdoba’s Judería
With its narrow, winding streets, the judería – or Jewish quarter – is perhaps the most charming part of Córdoba’s historic centre. It’s made up of 12 few streets centred around Plaza Maimonides, Calle Judíos and Calle Tomás Conde.
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Realejo
Realejo is thought to have been Granada’s main Jewish quarter. Although Realejo’s medieval origins are much less well-preserved than the Albaicín, it’s still a fascinating district to explore.
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Sacromonte
Just outside Granada’s old city walls lies Sacromonte, most famous for its cave houses. Historically, the residents of this neighbourhood were marginalised groups like the Roma. It was here that flamenco developed in Granada, and there are many atmospheric flamenco venues where you can catch a show.
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Albaicín
The Albaicín is the part of Granada which best preserves the character of the Muslim medieval city, and together with the Alhambra it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can easily spend a morning or afternoon getting lost in its narrow streets and alleyways.
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Seville Cathedral
Officially called the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, Seville Cathedral is one of the world’s great religious monuments. Although it still retains a few structures from the Muslim period, most of the cathedral was built in the 15th and 16th centuries.
