Granada
At the foot of the Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, Granada spreads out with its unmistakable Arabic aroma. Its gastronomy, crafts and urbanism are determined by its glorious historical past.
Granada, a magical city to discover.
Walking up early in the morning to the Alhambra, known as the eighth wonder of the world and declared a World Heritage Site, is the best thing to do in Granada.
Located at the top of the hill al-Sabika with the Sierra Nevada in the background, this imposing complex formed by beautiful palaces, gardens and an Andalusian-style fortress, was built by order of the Nasrid King Muhammad ben al-Ahmar in 1238 and after the Christian reconquest went from housing the emir and the court of the Nasrid Kingdom, to become the royal residence of Castile, in addition to several reforms and extensions.
Located at the top of the hill al-Sabika with the Sierra Nevada in the background, this imposing complex formed by beautiful palaces, gardens and an Andalusian-style fortress, was built by order of the Nasrid King Muhammad ben al-Ahmar in 1238 and after the Christian reconquest went from housing the emir and the court of the Nasrid Kingdom, to become the royal residence of Castile, in addition to several reforms and extensions.
Known as the gypsy neighborhood and one of the most charming places to see in Granada.
One of the great experiences that this neighborhood offers is to enter at sunset in one of its famous caves to enjoy a zambra, a gypsy party where they sing and dance flamenco.
One of the great experiences that this neighborhood offers is to enter at sunset in one of its famous caves to enjoy a zambra, a gypsy party where they sing and dance flamenco.
The Albaicin, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is the oldest and most charming neighborhood to see in Granada.
This neighborhood, which stretches from the San Miguel hill to Elvira street, is ideal to get lost in its labyrinthine streets in which the Arab essence remains and find its most charming corners.
This neighborhood, which stretches from the San Miguel hill to Elvira street, is ideal to get lost in its labyrinthine streets in which the Arab essence remains and find its most charming corners.
Located in the upper part of the Albaicín neighborhood, the Mirador de San Nicolás is the most popular viewpoint in Granada for having the best views of the Alhambra with the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains in the background.
The best time to get to the viewpoint is a little before sunset to sit on the wall and wait for the sunset, while the city is illuminated.
If it is very crowded you can go to the Placeta de los Carvajales, which offers excellent views of the Alhambra and the Generalife, or enter the courtyard of the Great Mosque of Granada, which has a quieter view of the Alhambra.
The best time to get to the viewpoint is a little before sunset to sit on the wall and wait for the sunset, while the city is illuminated.
If it is very crowded you can go to the Placeta de los Carvajales, which offers excellent views of the Alhambra and the Generalife, or enter the courtyard of the Great Mosque of Granada, which has a quieter view of the Alhambra.
The Paseo de los Tristes, located between the Alhambra and the Albaicin, bordering the Darro River, is another of the most beautiful places to visit in Granada.
Although it is officially the Paseo del Padre Manjon, it is popularly known as the Paseo de los Tristes because it used to be the way to the cemetery of San Jose.
Today this beautiful walk through the heart of Granada, located between the Arab bridges of Las Chirimías and Aljibillo, has several points of interest such as the sculpture of the dancer Mario Maya, the Church of San Pedro and San Pablo and above all, the Casa de Castril, a fantastic Renaissance house of the sixteenth century that has a curious walled balcony that hides a legend.
Although it is officially the Paseo del Padre Manjon, it is popularly known as the Paseo de los Tristes because it used to be the way to the cemetery of San Jose.
Today this beautiful walk through the heart of Granada, located between the Arab bridges of Las Chirimías and Aljibillo, has several points of interest such as the sculpture of the dancer Mario Maya, the Church of San Pedro and San Pablo and above all, the Casa de Castril, a fantastic Renaissance house of the sixteenth century that has a curious walled balcony that hides a legend.
The Cathedral, located in the historic center and built between 1523 and 1706, on the site of an ancient mosque, is the main religious temple and another of the most beautiful places to see in Granada.
A masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance, the main facade captivates with its mixture of styles among which the Baroque predominates, while the interior impresses with its enormous dimensions, its tall classical columns and its beautiful chapels, among which the Capilla Mayor stands out, although undoubtedly the most beautiful is the Capilla Real (Royal Chapel), the most beautiful is the Royal Chapel (photos are not allowed), located in an annex of the Cathedral and in which rest the tombs of the Catholic Monarchs, their heir daughter Juana la Loca, her husband Felipe el Hermoso and the infant Miguel de la Paz.
A masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance, the main facade captivates with its mixture of styles among which the Baroque predominates, while the interior impresses with its enormous dimensions, its tall classical columns and its beautiful chapels, among which the Capilla Mayor stands out, although undoubtedly the most beautiful is the Capilla Real (Royal Chapel), the most beautiful is the Royal Chapel (photos are not allowed), located in an annex of the Cathedral and in which rest the tombs of the Catholic Monarchs, their heir daughter Juana la Loca, her husband Felipe el Hermoso and the infant Miguel de la Paz.
