The streets of Granada - Days 10-11

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Exploring the streets and laneways around Albaicin, Sacromonte and Granada you can easily get lost. They are fascinating as around every corner you find Arab and Spanish influences combining. We have found the local bus service an absolute delight. They take us up hills and we walk down. We are still averaging about 8-10 km a day.



Palacio de los Cordova is a 17th C house that was been rebuilt in the early 1900's to old plans. It is now the municipal archive



The Granada Cathedral is over-the-counter in decoration. Every painting and statue has a meaning and a reason for being in that spot. It is extremely richly decorated and is huge.



The Abadia del Sacromonte on the other hand is small and in great need of repair. It is on a hill overlooking both Granada and the Alhambra, so the view is wonderful.



It seems like every street corner there is a church or chapel. You could spend a lot of time exploring just these.



People-watching in the local cafes is always a pleasant pastime. As the weather warms up this activity becomes a necessity

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Photos

View from The Abbey
Village near the Sacromonte Abbey. Beware the one way bus route!

Cave House
Houses built into the rocky hillside makes good sense. Note the chimney on the hillside.

Great View of the City
Taken from the Abbey.

The Abbey
Not all of it is as well maintained as this.

La Alhambra by Night
View from the San Nicolas. Very popular place at sunset.

The Altar
Granada Cathedral

Granada Cathedral
From the Bishops Palace

Carrera del Darro
Street along the river.

Palacio del los Cordova
Municipal Archives.

Rob at San Nicolas
Not always behind the camera

Comments

[Jenny B.]

Glad you scored your tickets yesterday!
And not surprised you're slipping into siesta mode!...