A full view of Granada

Today we visit the Alhambra

---

May 9th 2017
Geo: 37.1882, -3.60667We set out early this morning to head to Granada. This part of the Costa del Sol is heavily developed, and with it, traffic! This morning had the added disadvantage of an accident during rush hour on the coast highway. We wove our way through some communities until we reached an inland toll highway, which was then much faster going. Nevertheless, it was a 3 hour drive t ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada

---

Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more