Granada

Granada appears as a destination in the captive’s account of the journey after escape from Algiers. After six days in Velez, the renegade sets out for the city to return to the Church through the Holy Inquisition, giving Granada a specific place in the story’s post-escape journey.

Place in the Journey

The group’s stay in Velez ends with their paths dividing. The other released captives depart in different directions; the renegade goes to Granada, while Zoraida and the captive narrator remain together and continue their own journey.

Narrative Significance

Granada marks the renegade’s intended religious return, rather than a shared destination for the escapees. Its brief mention establishes a concrete next step in his account while underscoring that freedom leads the travelers onto separate paths.