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Visit the Alhambra
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The Alhambra, Granada

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In the hills of Granada is the Alhambra Moorish fortress, which protected the city's inhabitants from invasion by the Christians for hundreds of years. It certainly worked - Granada was the last city to fall during the Reconquista, the Spanish leg of the Crusades.

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You can image what to expect at the Alhambra with this simple equation: take the most beautiful gardens in the world, add a beautiful fortress and multiple by ten.

Most people get around the Alhambra in under four hours, but many have been known to stay longer. Avoid busy times of year as tickets are in short supply.

Booking Alhambra Tickets

Tickets are hard to come by for the Alhambra. Read more about Alhambra tickets.

As the Alhambra is so big, with several different parts that have their own entry times, it pays to do your research before you turn up. Read my personal tips on visiting the Alhambra here: Alhambra Tickets: What You Should Know

One of the best ways around ticket scarcity and the Alhambra's daunting size is to book a guided tour. Not only are you guaranteed a ticket, you also get a much-needed guide to show you around the humongous fortress.
Alhambra Guided Tour Book Direct

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