Inside, an ornate stone roof.
We followed signs to the Alcazaba - the Moorish fortress built from the 11th century. Neil is standing at the Gate of Justice which leads into the complex.
The view from the walls across the city to the Mediterranean Sea.
Channels of water define different areas in the garden, and fountains and the sound of running water fill the space.
From the oasis within the walls, you look out to the surrounding arid hillsides. Guess where we’ll be heading next??!
The influence of Islamic art and design is seen in fabrics, tiles and pottery …
and food!! This was a tasty morsel of eggplant, goat’s cheese and honey (helpfully translated on our English menu as ‘eggplant with goat and honey!’
Great photos. The warm weather must be a real treat. The eggplant tapas look delicious. Maybe this recipe will work for Benedictus supper on your return. Kx https://spainonafork.com/sweet-savory-spanish-eggplant-berenjenas-a-la-espanola-recipe/
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan, Kelli. Always up for an exotic treat!! Nxx
DeleteWhat a stunning place.
ReplyDeleteNo eggs, bunnies or chocolate to be seen! But beautiful images. Thank you KAS
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