- The Alhambra in Granada has partially reopened after earthquake closures.
- The Alcazaba fortress remains closed for safety assessment.
- A magnitude 5.0 and 4.8 earthquake hit the Granada region.
- Experts found no significant structural damage to the palace complex.
- Several other historic monuments in Granada remain closed for checks.
The Alhambra palace complex in Granada has partially reopened following temporary closures caused by a series of earthquakes in the region. Visitors are being welcomed back to most areas, including the Nasrid Palaces, the Partal, and the Generalife gardens, while the oldest section, the Alcazaba fortress, remains closed as a safety precaution. A seismic swarm shook the Granada region, with a magnitude 5.0 earthquake hitting followed by a shallow 4.8-magnitude earthquake.
Experts have found no significant structural damage or risk of collapse at the Alhambra, but the tremors caused minor, highly localised damage to non-structural elements like plasterwork, battlements, and decorative items. The earthquakes caused falling debris, cracked walls, and minor injuries to three people in the city. Officials instantly evacuated tourists from the Nasrid Palaces and Alcazaba, and the entire complex was temporarily shut down to ensure visitor safety.
Several other historic monuments in Granada are also undergoing structural checks and remain temporarily closed. The Alcazaba fortress will remain closed until experts complete their assessment and confirm it is safe for visitors. The temporary closure of parts of the Alhambra affects one of Spain’s most visited cultural tourism sites during the peak summer period.
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