2015-10-21 Granada, Spain

This morning we take the hop on hop off train around Granada
This morning we take the hop on hop off train around Granada

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The tourist train weaves it's way through the town passing many churches and interesting buildings
The tourist train weaves it’s way through the town passing many churches and interesting buildings

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Once we arrived at the Alhambra it was a good opportunity to leave the train and return to our hotel
Once we arrived at the Alhambra it was a good opportunity to leave the train and return to our hotel
We have been very pleased with our choice of accommodation in Granada as the hotel not only has commanding views of Granada but is also in walking distance to the main tourist attraction
We have been very pleased with our choice of accommodation in Granada as the hotel not only has commanding views of Granada but is also in close walking distance to the main tourist attraction
In the afternoon we relax on our balcony and enjoy the wonderful views over the city, mountains and the Alhamba
In the afternoon we relax on our balcony and enjoy the wonderful views over the city, mountains and the Alhamba
The Sierra Nevada looks amazing with it's year round cover of snow
The Sierra Nevada looks amazing with it’s year round cover of snow

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The Cathedral of Granada clearly dominates the low lying town
The Cathedral of Granada clearly dominates the low lying town
The buildings of the Alhambra can clearly be seen from our generous bacony
The buildings of the Alhambra can clearly be seen from our generous bacony
Early evening we take a taxi to the Albaicin area of Granada
Early evening we take a taxi to the Albaicin area of Granada
Spectacular views of Sierra Nevada with the Generalife of Alhambra in the foreground
Spectacular views of Sierra Nevada with the Generalife of Alhambra in the foreground
The Mirador de San Nicholas faces the Alhambra
The Mirador de San Nicholas faces the Alhambra
At sunset especially, crowds of visitors line the walls overlooking the famous site
At sunset especially, crowds of visitors line the walls overlooking the famous site
On the hill nearby, in front of the old church crowds have assembled to view and photograph the spectacular sunset over Alhambra
On the hill nearby, in front of the old church crowds have assembled to view and photograph the spectacular sunset over Alhambra

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We were fortunate enough to get a wonderful seat in a bar overlooking the Alhambra
We were fortunate enough to get wonderful front row seats in a bar overlooking the Alhambra

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The buildings of Alhambra were glowing in the late sun
The buildings of Alhambra were glowing in the late sun

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We made a booking at Estrellas de San Nicolas which was highly recommended by the lady in charge of front desk of our hotel
We made a booking at Estrellas de San Nicolas which was highly recommended by the lady in charge of front desk of our hotel
The restaurant had amazing views
The restaurant had amazing views
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We were very pleased with our window table

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The Alhambra glowing in the evening light
The Alhambra well lit up in the evening
A fabulous Spanish red to quench our thirst
A fabulous Spanish red to quench our thirst
Interesting starter
Interesting starter
Amazing scallops
Amazing scallops as an entree
Fabulous fish
Fabulous fish
Incredible meat balls
Incredible meat ball with potato
Delicious dessert
Delicious dessert

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