Granada, particularly in neighbourhoods such as the Albayzin area in which we stayed, is a city of narrow, cobbled hills and stone.

There are advantages to visiting such quarters, including proximity to Mirador de San Nicolas and its views of the exotic Alhambra, which merits all the acclaim bestowed upon it.

Another advantage is the certainty that you will almost literally stumble upon lovely sights such as this. I love to photograph doors and doorways, and this is one that seemed to protect its occupants even while offering a proud welcome.