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March 4, 2026

Today was our day to walk as much of Granada as possible, because tomorrow we are scheduled to climb up to see the Alhambra. Our first stop was the Cathedral of Granada and Chapel with the tombs of Isabella I of Castile and her husband Ferdinand II of Aragon. The chapel was constructed in 1505 to 1517.

The Nasrid Arab dynasty ruled the Emirate of Granada from 1232 to 1492 and was the last Muslim dynasty on the Iberian peninsula, when all lands were surrendered to Isabella.

Unfortunately photos aren’t allowed in the chapel.

We started walking towards the Realejo district to find Raúl Ruiz street art. We found a pedestrian street on our way to the river. It’s spring in Granada and our walk was beautiful.

So Granada, in Spanish means Pomegranate. That accounts for all the Pomegranates we have been seeing around the city.

We are almost to the river Genil. There is a charming pedestrian bridge across the river with little monkey statues.

After enjoying the river walk we pointed ourselves towards Realajo to take in some art.

There are taggers too, but Raúl Ruiz makes them look like child’s play.

One of the many great things about Granada are the tapas that are served with every drink. This use to be the norm throughout Spain, but now you’re lucky to get a small bowl of olives. Here we’ve had fried fish, meatballs and coquettes.

Looking forward to another day in Granada tomorrow.