Granada, Spain - Tour of Andalucia, Part 3

Granada, Andalucia, Spain

Cordoba, Part 1
Ubeda, Part 2
Granada, Part 3
Ronda, Part 4
Seville, Part 5

This video is part 3 of a series covering a group tour through Andalucia.

Granada is a city in southern Spain’s Andalusia region, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's known for grand examples of medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation, especially the Alhambra. This sprawling hilltop fortress complex encompasses royal palaces, serene patios, and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, as well as the fountains and orchards of the Generalife gardens. Granada has an unmistakably Moorish flavour, as it was the last city to be reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492.

The Alhambra is the crown jewel of Granada. Perched high atop a hill in the center of the city, this UNESCO World Heritage Site dominates the skyline. The Alhambra is not only Granada and Andalusia's biggest tourist attraction, it's one of the most-visited spots in all of Spain.

Granada in Spanish means pomegranate.

Alhambra in Spanish, from Arabic al-ḥamrā', means the red house.


This video was recorded June 5-6, 2025


Credits:

Rick Steves - Best of Andalucia in 10 days Tour - 2025

🎶 Music by Epidemic Sound.