If you’ve never been to Granada, you need to stop what you’re doing right now and plan a trip. Steeped in medieval Spanish and Moorish influence, this gem of a city sits at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. The snow-capped peaks make for a stunning backdrop to an even more breathtaking city that expands from a vibrant epicenter out into the nearby hillsides. Intricate cobbled streets wind and bend, leading you higher and higher through a stunning maze of homes, eateries, flamenco caves (yes, caves), and, of course, Alhambra, an incredible display of Islamic architecture that watches over the city.