Experts' Choice Award The Alhambra
What the experts agree on
This Moorish palace complex is Granada's essential sight, prized for its intricate architecture, the Alcazaba fortress, and the Generalife's tranquil gardens and fountains throughout.
“A visit to Granada, Spain isn't complete without a stop at the Alhambra.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Alhambra is Granada’s – and Europe’s – love letter to Moorish culture, a place where fountains trickle, leaves rustle, and ancient spirits seem to mysteriously linger." Full review
Lonely Planet "The chamber has been much altered – most significantly, it was converted into a chapel in the 16th century, and now contains both Muslim and Christian motifs." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Alhambra courtyard, in the Palacios Nazaríes, is where the emirs would have given audiences to their subjects. It features a small fountain and the Cuarto Dorado (Golden Room) on the left." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you already have your Alhambra ticket, you can climb the Cuesta Empedrada path up to the left and pass through the austere Puerta de la Justicia, constructed in 1348 as the Alhambra's main entrance." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"With its fascinating architecture, sumptuous gardens and delightful water features, the Alhambra is the embodiment of refinement, where words fail to do justice to this paradise." Full review
Independent "The Alcazaba fortress is the oldest part of the site and holds the higher ground, while the Generalife gardens reveal the penchant in this oasis of arid Andalucía for fountains"
Rough Guide
