El Albaycín, Moriscs Roots in Granada

The Albaicín and the Sacromonte are the districts with more colour, enchantment and history of the city of Granada. To wonder around the Albaicín is to make a trip to its moriscs roots in as well as an enjoyment for the senses.

El Albaicín is the old Moorish quarter of the city. It's located on a hill facing Alhambra, where you can enjoy a magnificent views.

When the Moors were driven by the Christians out of the city of Baeza, Jaen, in the 13th century, they fled to Granada and re-settled on the northern part of the hill, creating a suburb which took on the name of their former home. That is what we now call Albaicín.

There is 5 places that you should see:

Mirador de San Nicolas
Colegiata del Salvador
Puerta de las Pesas
Puerta de Elvira
Plaza San Miguel Bajo

The Albaicín became a World Heritage Site in 1.994.

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Seductive landscape: Bolonia beach

Amazing beach of golden sand, with a huge sand dune system and the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudio, in the province of Cadiz.

 

This Roman ruins are one of the three most important Roman archaeological excavations in Andalucia, along with Acinipo -outside Ronda, Malaga- and Italica outside Sevilla. 

 

Bolonia beach remains largely unspoilt. Beaches like this are still a well-kept secret for spanish people. Also there is two important things to do in this beach:

 

Mud baking: the mud has curative properties that have been known since Roman times. On summer people cover in grey therapeutic mud for a beautiful soft smooth skin.

At the north of this huge beach there is a sand dune system. Many people attempt to climb the dune. This picture was taken from the top.

 

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