Find out some legends about La Alhambra

Published: 9th October, 2009

The Legend of the Waterfall: According to legend, the Alhambra was once a barren and dry fortress, until a young princess fell in love with a Moorish prince and begged her father, the king, to allow them to marry. The king, in a fit of anger, locked her away in the Alhambra and refused to let her see her love. But the princess was determined, and in her despair, she cried and cried until her tears formed a waterfall that flowed through the Alhambra, bringing life and beauty to the fortress.
The Legend of the Ghostly Hand: Many visitors to the Alhambra have reported feeling a ghostly hand touch their shoulder or grab their arm, and some even claim to have seen a ghostly hand appear in photographs taken inside the palace. According to legend, the ghostly hand belongs to a Moorish princess who was murdered by her jealous husband in the Alhambra. Her spirit is said to haunt the palace to this day, seeking revenge for her untimely death.
The Legend of the Golden Room: The Alhambra is known for its intricate and beautiful tilework, but one room in particular is said to be cursed. The Golden Room, located in the palace, is said to be filled with gold and jewels, but anyone who enters will be struck with bad luck and misfortune. Some say that the curse was placed by a powerful sorcerer who was angered by the wealth and opulence of the Alhambra and its inhabitants.
The Legend of the Magic Garden: The Generalife, the gardens of the Alhambra, are said to be enchanted by a powerful fairy who guards the garden and its secrets. According to legend, the fairy will grant wishes to those who enter the garden with pure hearts and good intentions, but those who enter with greed or ill will will be cursed and will never be able to leave.
The Legend of the Secret Tunnel: It is said that the Alhambra is connected to a secret tunnel that leads to the city of Granada. This tunnel was built by the Moors as a secret escape route in case of enemy attack. But some say that the tunnel is still in use today, and that it is used by the spirits of the Alhambra's past inhabitants to move freely between the palace and the city.