Flamenco y tapas
25 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 39 °C
In Sevilla fiery art form comes alive—flamenco. This passionate dance and musical genre embody the spirit of Andalusia. Rooted in centuries of tradition, flamenco weaves a narrative of intenseЧитать далее
Mercado de Triana, Sevilla
26 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
We crossed the Rio Guadalquivir to Mercado de Triana. The market brings together many local fresh vegetables and fruits grown in the region such as oranges from Aljarafe and melons and watermelonsЧитать далее
Wandering in Sevilla, pt 1
26 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
A morning wander across the Rio Guadalquivir and then around the Santa Cruz district.
Wandering in Sevilla, pt 2
26 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
A morning wander across the Guadalquivir River and then around the Santa Cruz district. Plus some churros.
Casa de Pilatos, Sevilla pt 1
26 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
La Casa de Pilatos is an Andalusian palace in Seville, Spain, which serves as the permanent residence of the Dukes of Medinaceli. It is an example of an Italian Renaissance building with MudéjarЧитать далее
Casa de Pilatos, Sevilla, pt 2
26 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
La Casa de Pilatos is an Andalusian palace in Seville, Spain, which served as the permanent residence of the Dukes of Medinaceli. It is an example of an Italian Renaissance building with MudéjarЧитать далее
Our rooftop in Sevilla
26 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 35 °C
Lukanda Luxury
Hernando Colón 16
Sevilla
Bar Alfalfa, Sevilla
26 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 39 °C
On a recommendation. Didn't disappoint, but you do have to be pushy.
Dinner, Sevilla
26 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Bar Estrella, a cute little tapas bar in a lane way.
Catedral de Sevilla
26 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
At the end of our street.
Adios Sevilla
27 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Heading out of Sevilla to Granada by train with a little train picnic along the way.
Granada
27 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Arrived in Granada and had a wander around the old town and then dinner downtown. Looking forward to L'Alhambra de Grenade tomorrow.
Alhambra tiles, Nasrid Palaces
28 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Developed by Muslims in their attempt to emulate Greco-Roman and Byzantine mosaics, the tiling technique consists of cutting pieces of monochrome glazed ceramic using pliers or nippers to obtainЧитать далее
Carlos V Palace, Alhambra
28 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
When Carlos V came to Granada on his honeymoon, he fell in love with the Alhambra and the city. He took up residence in the Arab palaces but decided to build his own larger, more spacious palaceЧитать далее
The Alcazaba, The Alhambra
28 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The Alcazaba is a fortress at the western tip of the Alhambra. Its name comes from the Arabic term al-qaṣabah ('the citadel' or kasbah), which became Alcazaba in Spanish. It is the oldestЧитать далее
La Alhambra de Granada gardens
28 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Islamic garden design focuses on tranquility and contemplation. There are always elements of water and shade. Aromatic plants are an important feature too.
The plants and flowers grown in theЧитать далее
Nasrid Palaces, The Alhambra, pt 1
28 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
There are three independent areas in the Nasrid Palaces (Palacios Nazaríes): the Mexuar, which corresponds to the semipublic part of the palace or selamlik, for justice administration and StateЧитать далее
Nasrid Palaces, The Alhambra, pt 2
28 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Nasrid Palaces, The Alhambra, pt 3
28 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Dinner - Bodegas Castañeda
28 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Best salad so far.
R and R TravelsNot a patch on the Salads Lyonnaise we had in Lyon a few weeks ago. (See Le Poêlon d’Or - Day 13)
ПутешественникHmmm... Beg to differ, I thought this was a delicious salad, up there with the Lyonnaise.
Evening in Granada
28 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Alhambra Palace Hotel
28 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Most expensive Negroni (€16 ea) on the trip so far, but the sunset and company made up for it.
La Alhambra de Granada
29 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Today we made our way up to Mirador de San Nicolas to check out La Alhambra de Granada from another angle with the Sierra Nevada mountain range as a backdrop.
Lunch - Los Diamantes
29 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Fabulous food, generous servings and helpful and friendly staff.
Dinner - Restaurante las Tomasas
29 августа 2023 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
With a view back onto La Alhambra de Granada and Sierra Nevada, this lovely restaurant was the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset and an almost full moon rising. Delightful staff, delicious food andЧитать далее