As much as for the elegant updated-Andalucian cuisine, meals at the Parador de Granada are worth a splash-out for the unique Alhambra setting: in a converted 15th-century convent that was once a Moorish palace. The terrace (also an all-day cafe) is a magical spot for a drink or a meal (Costa Tropical prawns, lamb-and-almond stew) gazing out on the Generalife.
Parador de Granada
Granada
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This former convent on the Alhambra, now home to the luxury Parador de Granada hotel, is where Isabel and Fernando were laid to rest while their tombs in…
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5. Iglesia de Santa María de la Alhambra
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