48 hours in… Granada, Spain
WHERE TO STAY
Set within the citadel of the Alhambra palace, Hotel America oozes rustic charm with antiques in the rooms, wooden beamed ceilings and fountains in the courtyard gardens. Rooms from £68 a night, hotelamericagranada.com
WHAT TO DO
You can’t go to Granada and not see The Alhambra, a palace and fortress that was home to the Nasrid sultans between the 13th and 15th centuries, surrounded by the vast Arabic gardens of Generalife. alhambradegranada.org
WHERE TO DRINK
The buzzy atmosphere at Bodega Castaneda means it’s often packed with tourists and locals alike. Grab a drink from one the huge casks on the walls and line your stomach with some tapas at €2-3 a plate.
Almireceros, 1. +34 958215464
WHERE TO EAT
Plastered with pictures of local celebrities, Restaurante Chikito is one of the city’s most historic eateries, serving up seafood tapas at the bar and hearty Spanish dishes like oxtail stew and pork medallions. restaurantechikito.com