[Day-5] Garnada's Day & Night : Grand Cathedral, Cheesecake, and Rain

 

A female traveler standing in front of the massive facade of the Cathedral of Granada.
[Day-5] The majestic Granada Cathedral

☕️ Starting the Day with a Cortado

I woke up this morning and looked in the mirror,
only to find my face completely puffy. 🫠
It’s the price I paid for that late-night ramen!
But hey, ramen is a must-have while traveling, right?

Needing a caffeine boost,
I headed straight to a cafe near my hostel.
I ordered a Cortado, a must-try in Spain! ☕

It was warm out, but drinking hot coffee felt
like the perfect "fight fire with fire" moment. 🤭

A top-down view of a cup of Cortado coffee with a white heart latte art on a table.
A warm heart-shaped Cortado to start the morning

📮 A 'Hradcore'Mission at the Post Office

After refueling, I went to the post office
with my roommate who wanted to buy stamps.
Navigating the Spanish kiosk was
like playing a hardcore video game. 😵‍💫
Even with a translator, the language barrier was real!
Luckily, a kind local helped us out,
and we got the stamps safely.
A glass window display at a Spanish post office showing various tourist stamps.
Navigating the tricky Spanish postal system.

🕍 The Majestic Granada Cathedral

You can’t miss the Granada Cathedral!
I booked my ticket online in advance
to save time and avoid the lines.
A digital booking confirmation for a ticket to the Cathedral of Granada.
Always book your tickets in advance online


The sky was so clear and blue,
making the facade look even more stunning. ✨
Inside, the sheer scale was breathtaking! 😲
A magnificent baroque golden altarpiece and intricate carvings in Granada Cathedral.
The breathtaking golden interior of the cathedral

🧀 La tarta Cheese cake Review

Feeling a bit hungry, I headed to a famous
cheesecake spot called La Tarta. 🚶‍♀️
The walk was a struggle though!
Wearing my Adidas Sambas on the bumpy
cobblestone streets meant I felt
every single pebble under my feet. 🥲
The original cheesecake was good,
but since my expectations were so high,
it felt a bit ordinary—like something
I could taste back in Korea.
Still, the rich cheese flavor was lovely!
Triangular white and red take-away boxes with "La tarta" logo.
Cute packaging for the cheesecake.


A glass display case showcasing several whole Spanish cheesecakes on trays.
So many choices at La Tarta.

☔️ Waiting for the Night View...then Rain

To see the city lights from an even higher point,
I headed up to the San Miguel Alto viewpoint.
Since I had plenty of time before sunset,
I stopped by a local shop on the way up
and had a quick beer. 🍺 lol
The sky was absolutely beautiful until early evening.
But as soon as the sun began to set,
dark clouds suddenly rolled in.

And then, out of nowhere,
it started pouring with heavy wind! 🌧️

Instead of a stunning night view,
I ended up soaked in the rain on my way down...
Such a sad ending. 😭

A glass of beer on a wooden table with a view of Granada's hills in the background.
A pre-sunset beer that was the last happy moment before the rain...


🥩 A Perfect Spanish Dinner

After resting a bit at the hostel,
I went out for a late dinner. 😋
Note that in Spain, people usually
eat dinner very late—around 9 or 10 PM!
I had two glasses of wine, some salty Jamon,
and a meat dish that tasted like Korean Galbi.
The highlight was a cool red gadget
used to hold the Jamon plate! 😄
A modern red geometric Jamon holder against a decorative tile wall.
The unique red holder for the Jamon plate.
A close-up shot of thinly sliced Spanish Jamon Ibérico served with glasses of red and white wine.
Premium Joselito Jamón Ibérico paired with a glass of rich red wine. 🍷

A top-down shot of a juicy steak topped with onions and raisins, served with golden roasted potatoes and a grilled goat cheese tartlet.
A succulent pork steak with caramelized onions, reminiscent of Korean Galbi flavors. 🥘

🇰🇷 A Surprise at the Hostel

hen I got back to the hostel,
drenched from the rain, I met my new roommate.
When she said she was from "South Korea,"
I shouted, "Oh! Are you Korean!?" Hahahaha
We were so happy to meet each other
in such a far-off land. What a happy ending to my day! ✨


📍Google Maps Quick Links

Cafe : Malamiga

Cathrdral : Granada Cathedral

ViewPoint : San Miguel Alto

If you enjoyed my Granada story, don't forget to check out my previous posts!

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