Alhambra

Alhambra just might be heaven on earth.

Cobble walkers of Granada

A dusk walk on the cobbled streets of Granada

Rainbows over Alhambra

So I finally arrived in Granada after a long hard slog but it was so worth it. I headed for the city centre looking for the tourist office. I've now learnt that this is always the first point of call. I asked the very helpful chap for the top five attractions. He promptly circled on the map along with the train station which I also asked for. Next I went straight to the station to find out what times the train leaves for my next destination and then I went in search for cheap digs for the night.

Digs sorted, showed and shaved I headed out to Mirador San Nicolas. I had it on special authority that this was the perfect place to view the Alhambra as the sunsets over this glorious and Romantic city. I was not disappointed, as I sat down at my table the sun was setting which lit up Alhambra and then if the vista wasn't stunning enough a rainbow welcomed the evening in. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Cycle Chic Sevilla

Follow the green cycle path in Sevilla and you won't go far wrong. On the whole Portugal and Spain are very cycle friendly with dedicated cycle path in most major coastal resorts. Even most of the national roads have a hard shoulder that is the domain of the cyclist with plenty of room. Having said that I did get hit by a cars side mirror when I on route to Porto which left a nasty bruise. But Sevilla is just miles ahead of the game when it comes to cyclist. Most streets have green cycle paths which cars must give way to, except at junctions. I would say that the only way to get around the city is by bike. I toured the city with ease and went to all the places I wanted to with no hassle. So if you are thinking of visiting Sevilla then bring your cycling shoes.

As far as architecture goes I would say that Sevilla is not that far behind to Roma. The Plaza De Espana is amazing and sits in the grounds of the Prague Maria Luisa where you will also find the Plaza de America. Moving on I went to Plaza De Triunto and the Cathedral y Giralda which you could very easily spend and half day. There is lots to see in this wonderfully city and I'm really happy that my mistake took me down the path to Sevilla although unplanned. One other thing about the emerald path city is it women. Chic is alive and kicking in Sevilla and everywhere you look there are amazing women. They really make the effort and I'm not just speak about the supermodel looking girls which are plentifully but women of all ages and sizes. So much so I felt I had to tell you about it, so if your visiting with a husband, boyfriend or any red blooded male give him a break.

My time in this beautiful city has come to end. Where to now the clue is in the photo?

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