Alcazaba

3 Days in Granada Itinerary (Updated 2025)

"Perched on Sabika Hill overlooking the Sierra Nevada Mountains, La Alhambra is the symbol of Granada and a sprawling 13th–14th-century palace and fortress whose reddish tones give it the name “red fort.” I toured the complex and was struck by how well preserved it is as a remnant of Islamic rule; it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes the breathtaking Nasrid Palaces (the Comares Palace, the Palace of the Lions, and the Mexuar) with colorful tiles, stucco walls, intricate carved designs, courtyards, a reflecting pool and marble walls, the Medina with ruins that hint at everyday life during the Moorish era, and the Alcazaba fortress with its towers, steep walls, and spectacular mountain views." - Matthew Kepnes