Timed-entry tickets sell out fast—here’s the simplest way to secure yours. One of the most frequent questions is, “What is the simplest and safest way to buy Alhambra tickets?” In this guide, we walk you step-by-step through the official purchase options, explain what each ticket type includes, and help you avoid common mistakes, so you […]
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From hidden inscriptions to water engineering—insights you’ll notice on site. Many people ask, “Apart from the beautiful photos, what makes the Alhambra truly special?” This article answers that question with twelve little-known facts—from hidden symbols and engineering tricks to surprising stories about its inhabitants—that will change the way you look at the palaces and gardens […]
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Plan like a pro—what to book, when to arrive, how to navigate, how to visit the Alhambra. Readers often wonder, “How can I avoid feeling overwhelmed or lost during my Alhambra visit?” Our tips focus on simple decisions—like the best time of day, what to bring, how to organize your route, and when a private […]
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A scenic, lesser‑known approach to the Alhambra—a great link between the city and the fortress. You might be wondering, “Is Cuesta de los Chinos really worth the effort of the climb?” In this post we show why the answer is yes for many travelers: the path offers a quieter, more local way to move between […]
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One of the greatest pleasures when travelling is planning every detail. To do so, there is nothing better than actually knowing the site you are going to visit. With that in mind, if you are travelling to Granada, we recommend you do a virtual tour of the Alhambra. You can use this map of The […]
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A centuries‑old guestbook—the Alhambra through the names that passed by. Visitors sometimes ask, “If I shouldn’t carve my name on the walls, is there any respectful way to leave a trace of my visit?” Here we explain the story behind the official signatures book of the Alhambra and how, instead of damaging the monument, you […]
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What International travelers should know about safety and services—no fuss, just facts. A common concern is, “Is the Alhambra safe and what should I do if something goes wrong?” Here we explain how security works inside the monument, what to know about bag checks, and where to find services such as first aid, lost-and-found, or […]
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Alice Guy, the first female filmmaker in the world, was in Granada and fell in love with the Sacromonte hill. She did it so deeply, that she shot the children of the gypsy neighbourhood. We can still enjoy theses frames, without them losing emotion and artistic quality, but Who was Alice Guy and How did […]
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From pages to places—trace Irving’s footsteps through the city. Literature lovers often ask, “What does Washington Irving have to do with Granada and the Alhambra?” This post tells the story of his stay in the palaces, how his book helped revive international interest in the monument, and where you can still follow his footsteps in […]
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Today we’d like to share one of the Alhambra’s most fascinating legends with you. The Legend of the Rose of the Alhambra, one of the stories to be found in Tales of the Alhambra by Washington Irving. The backdrop for the legend is The Infant’s Tower. The Alhambra in the 18th century had poorly […]
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