As a devoted fan of both Spain and history, I loved a recent trip exploring the Moorish heritage of the Iberian Peninsula. My husband and I toured three cities that showcase the dazzling ...

Design On a Trip to the Alhambra, Reveling in Regal Moorish Design In the Spanish palace’s stalactite ceilings and dizzyingly intricate tile work, an American visitor sees pride as well as glory ...

Granada city guide: Best things to do and where to stay in Spain’s magical Moorish centre - CITY GUIDES: Besides the majestic Alhambra, Granada’s subtler charms of flamenco-filled caverns and ...

Over the centuries, the Moors left a legacy in Spanish architecture, music, food and language in the region they then called al-Andalus. The name of Spain’s greatest hero, El Cid, comes from the ...

From roughly 711 to 1492, the Moors, or North African Muslims, controlled parts — sometimes large parts — of Spain. The mosques and fortresses that remain are some of the country's most ...

Andalusia, the second-largest autonomous region in southern Spain, has the magic of flamenco, the allure of tapas, and the elegance of stunning, Moorish palaces. As a Spain travel specialist, I ...

CITY GUIDES: Besides the majestic Alhambra, Granada’s subtler charms of flamenco-filled caverns and a winding patchwork of medieval streets make it Spain’s most unique destination, says Paul ...

Besides the majestic Alhambra, Granada’s subtler charms of flamenco-filled caverns and a winding patchwork of medieval streets make it Spain’s most unique destination, says Paul Stafford ...

Although the Spanish recaptured most of the Iberian peninsula by the 13 th century, the Moors clung to Granada largely without conflict until 1492. It’s as though that uneasy peace for two ...