Alhambra Aura

Alhambra Aura: Andalusia

This gorgeous Granada home, eclectically furnished and boasting panoramic views of the awesome Alhambra, is both the perfect place from which to explore all that this former Moorish stronghold sprawled at the foot of the Sierra Nevada has to offer by way of culture and cuisine, and a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Featuring a large natural light filled kitchen cum dining room and separate sitting room, you’ll easily be able to get the gang together for breakfast at the breakfast bar, meal times at the dining table and chill time on the sofas and easy chairs, or to arrange for some unadulterated me time.

And yet, there’s something about the streets of Grenada and the energy they exude, lined as they are with bohemian cafes, bars and flirty flamenco clubs, that you’ll be longing to be a part of. With so much within walking distance, culture vultures will want to begin with the Alhambra’s astonishing palace complex and landscaped gardens, before paying a visit the city’s cavernous cathedral and the Botanical Gardens of the University. As the sun sets, you’ll want to stop for tapas and a glass of sweet local wine or make a beeline for the Albayzín's 16th-century Palacio de los Olvidados where a night of intimate flamenco dance awaits. Watch quality performers stomping their stuff in the courtyard before wending your way home to bed.


Home truths:
*Parking in Malaga can be tricky, so we recommend sticking to the easily accessible public transport where possible – though we think the best way to see the city is on foot
*One of the bedroom’s twin beds can be made up into a double bed if preferred
*Your host can provide a cot for free upon request
*The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents
*Guests are kindly asked to respect the quiet hours here, which are between 11pm and 9am
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace