Granada: Arab Influence in Spain

After a 7 hour bus drive, we arrived in Granada from Toledo. Granada is one of the main cities of the Andalusia region in Spain, which is situated at the South of the country.

Being so close to Northern Africa, Andalusia has a lot of Arab influence. The architecture, design, art and customs all have Arab and Muslim origins and influences.

The city is shadowed by the old Medina, the Alhambra, an old city built as from the thirteenth century, situated on a hill in the middle of Granada. Built by Arabs, under the command of El Ahmar, the Alhambra is an amazing fortified old city, full of art, architecture, sculpture and designs.

A visit to the Alhambra is a must when visiting Spain’s south. The rest of Granada, is as well highly influenced by the Arab culture. White washed houses, small alleys, Arab arches and incense smells make Granada a unique place in Spain.