Love At First Sight

Smiling person at sunset with cityscape in the background. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.
Alison Castaneda
 November 16, 2015

Last weekend I took a trip to Granada and I instantly fell in love with the city. The Sierra Nevada Mountains reminded me of home. The small, white, picturesque houses with blue accents that covered the hills were absolutely beautiful. The Moroccan-style architecture was fascinating and the free tapas were just a bonus! If you have a chance while you're abroad, I highly recommend traveling outside of Catalonia to explore other parts of Spain.

Street lined with trees and buildings under a clear blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Historic building facade with detailed stonework under a clear blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Real Chancillería de Granada

Street with trees and buildings under a clear blue sky. Stone path beside a small river and buildings. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Río Darro

Elegant stone building under a clear blue sky. Fountain with arched walkway surrounded by lush greenery. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Escuela de Estudios Árabes

Majestic building facade under a clear blue sky. Leafy courtyard with fountain, red ivy on arches. Tiled courtyard with potted plants and fountains. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

The IES Abroad Granada Center

Historic building with ornate facade against a clear blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Historic building facade with ornate windows and details under a clear blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Tapestry sold on the street

Moroccan-style interior with blue tiles, plants, and hanging plates. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Inside a Moroccan restaurant

Cozy restaurant with tiled walls and plants; Alhambra palace courtyard with arched facade and pool. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

La Alhambra

White hillside houses in a sunny, mountainous area with trees and clear sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

1. White hillside village, houses nestled in green valley. 2. Flower pots on white wall with blue trim. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

1. White hillside village, greenery, and mountains. 2. White wall with blue stripe, five potted plants. 3. Cobblestone path, white house, purple flowers, distant view. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

1. White hillside village with trees and a mountain backdrop. 2. Terracotta pots on white and blue wall, casting shadows. 3. Narrow cobblestone path by house, flowers, and city view. 4. Panoramic view of a dense town under a clear blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Barrio de el Albaicín

1. Hillside village with white buildings and green trees. 2. Five small potted plants on a white wall. 3. Cobbled path with purple flowers and a distant view. 4. Aerial view of a densely packed city with a clear sky. 5. Two people smiling with a cityscape in the background. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Emma and I..the two IES Abroad Barcelona Bloggers for Fall 2015!

Ornate Alhambra archway with intricate tile and stucco patterns. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Inside la Alhambra

1. Ornate archway with intricate floral patterns and tiles. 2. Garden with fountains, manicured bushes, and a historic building. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Garden in la Alhambra

Ornate arched doorway with intricate tile patterns. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Lamps they sell in many souvenir shops

1. Ornate arched doorway with intricate tiles. 2. Fountain with water jets, flanked by gardens. 3. Ceiling with colorful, hanging mosaic lamps. 4. Distant view of the Alhambra over green hills. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

La Alhambra

1. Ornate archway with intricate mosaic details. 2. Garden with a fountain, lined with green shrubs. 3. Colorful mosaic lamps hanging from the ceiling. 4. Scenic hillside view of Alhambra, surrounded by trees. 5. Rooftop view with purple flowers and landscape. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Granada!!

 

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Alison Castaneda

<p>My name is Alison Castañeda and I&#39;m a junior double majoring in Communicative Disorders and Spanish at the University of Redlands. I grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, California and I have a passion for traveling, exploring new places, trying new food, and taking tons of pictures. In my free time I like to go thrift shopping, drawing, taking trips to Los Angeles, and spending time with my family. Studying in Barcelona this fall is such a blessing and I couldn?t be happier with my decision.</p>

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