The Alcazaba is the oldest part of the Alhambra said to be built in the 9th century. It consists of the ruins of a neighboring, large castle walls and towers, and is home to amazing views of Granada. I highly recommend visiting the Alcazaba!

A smaller, less crowded, less well preserved and less ornate version than the one in Granada. Somehow that made it feel more realistic. Set in delightful gardens with a huge range of herbs and plants, we enjoyed it on a cool January afternoon but I imagine it would feel even more atmospheric on a hot Summer’s day. Recommended

The Alcazaba had square towers and 3 sets of concentric walls and it wasn't until we looked back across the valley to Generalife that you realised how steep the slope was. There were views to the Sierra Nevada mountains and obviously across the city of Grenada. A very impressive location and it gave us another chance to see just how green this whole area is, very different to the arid scrubland we had driven through to get here. There are various towers you can climb to get views and this is a popular spot so can get busy. The towers, though impressive, were very dated by the time of the final siege and the modern Spanish cannons would have done immense damage if the city hadn't surrendered so it was lucky they did as they architectural heritage has been preserved, even if the libraries were burned by the Inquisition.

The Alcazaba of the Alhambra was a preserved fortress dating back to the early 13th century. Due to its natural strategic defensive location, the site had hosted other fortifications prior to Alcazaba. The footprint and construction of the fortress was impressive with massive walls and towers, and the commanding, unobstructed views of Granada were breathtaking.