The Alhambra
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A spectacular fortress and palace with a rich history. Explore its intricate details and beautiful gardens.
What to see in Granada
These are the 6 places to visit in the province of Granada. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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Sierra Nevada
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The highest mountains in the peninsula, with Mulhacén and the southernmost ski resort in Europe, next to Granada.
Las Alpujarras
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White villages clinging to the southern slopes of Sierra Nevada, such as Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira, with their flat roofs and chimneys.
Albaicín and Sacromonte
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Historic quarters of Granada with narrow white streets, the San Nicolás viewpoint facing the Alhambra and the flamenco caves.
Granada Cathedral and Royal Chapel
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Spain's first Renaissance cathedral, beside the Gothic Royal Chapel where the Catholic Monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand are buried.
Guadix
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Ancient town with Europe's largest quarter of cave houses, their white chimneys rising among clay badlands, plus a Baroque cathedral.
About Granada
Granada is the city of the Alhambra, one of the most visited monuments in Spain, and of the Albaicín and Sacromonte, with their viewpoints and caves. Close by, Sierra Nevada offers skiing in winter and hiking in summer, and Las Alpujarras hides white villages clinging to the mountains.
Frequently asked questions about Granada
What to see in Granada in one day?
Book your Alhambra ticket in advance and spend the morning there. In the afternoon, walk up to the Albaicín, explore the Sacromonte and watch the sunset from the Mirador de San Nicolás.
When is the best time to visit Granada?
Spring and autumn are perfect for the city. In winter you can combine the Alhambra with the snow of Sierra Nevada, and in summer, when it gets hot, the mountains are more appealing.
What towns and places to visit near Granada?
Las Alpujarras (Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira), Sierra Nevada, Guadix with its cave houses and the Costa Tropical, in Almuñécar or Salobreña.