I spent a weekend in Granada and found a city rich in culture, history, and so much food

A solo weekend with no itinerary allows Eve Meehan to unearth the essence of this budget-friendly Spanish city

The historic Albaicín neighbourhood with its terracotta rooftops, whitewashed houses, and cypress trees.

The first sign of the city’s Moorish history is the Puerta de Elvira that I pass on my way from the bus station. Its ochre hue dazzles the eye against the cement skies that have been crying for a month; it’s raining in Granada.

The ancient Moorish Puerta de Elvira in Granada.