The city has about 235,000 inhabitants, but everything feels central. You can reach most things on foot, a visit to the magnificent cathedral, some tapas at a local bar and a stroll through the labyrinthine alleys of Albacín are mandatory. The district has a certain tourist factor, with its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this is unavoidable. From here you also have a fantastic view of the Andalusian highlands. If you catch the sunset from here you are lucky, it is certainly famous.
Just outside the city starts one of Spain’s oldest and largest natural parks, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Since the mountain area has peaks up to 3,478 m.a.s.l. (Mulhacén), you can ski here from early December to May.
Some parts of the Alhambra date back to the 10th century, but its most significant period is reflected in the Nasrid Palaces from the 13th century. As you wander through the many palaces, you will understand why they were considered the crown jewels of the Moorish world and why King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella made it their first residence after the Reconquest. The amount of detailed ceramic work on the walls and ceilings, ornate geometric stucco and hand-carved woodwork are sure to impress you. Inside the palace you will also find the Patio de los Leones (Patio of the Lions), which is perhaps the Alhambra’s most popular and most photographed area. The Alhambra is much more than just the Nasrid Palaces, and it spans a huge space. There is much to see and much history to absorb. Today, the Alhambra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Spain’s and Andalusia’s biggest tourist attractions. large rock and called it “Virgen de la Peña”. A wooden image of this patron saint, which was carved in the year 850, resides here. In the same place, also known as “El Compas”, you will find some of the most spectacular views of.
If you can only visit one place during your stay in Mijas Pueblo and Casa Cocoon, it should be the Alhambra in Granada. The Alhambra is a vast castle complex with watchtowers, ornate palaces and lush gardens where sultans and kings lived and where European history was made. It is indeed one of the most beautiful examples of Moorish architecture in the entire world.
Some parts of the Alhambra date back to the 10th century, but its most significant period is reflected in the Nasrid Palaces from the 13th century. As you wander through the many palaces, you will understand why they were considered the crown jewels of the Moorish world and why King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella made it their first residence after the Reconquest. The amount of detailed ceramic work on the walls and ceilings, ornate geometric stucco and hand-carved woodwork are sure to impress you. Inside the palace you will also find the Patio de los Leones (Patio of the Lions), which is perhaps the Alhambra’s most popular and most photographed area. The Alhambra is much more than just the Nasrid Palaces, and it spans a huge space. There is much to see and much history to absorb. Today, the Alhambra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Spain’s and Andalusia’s biggest tourist attractions. large rock and called it “Virgen de la Peña”. A wooden image of this patron saint, which was carved in the year 850, resides here. In the same place, also known as “El Compas”, you will find some of the most spectacular views of.
