Palace · UNESCO
Alhambra
Granada, Spain
The red palace-fortress of Granada's Nasrid rulers, and Spain's most visited monument.
Viewpoint · Spain · Andalusia
Mirador de San Nicolas
The classic viewpoint across the valley to the Alhambra, with the Sierra Nevada behind it.
Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Mirador de San Nicolas matters
From this little terrace in the Albaicin, the Alhambra glows across the valley with the snowy Sierra Nevada behind it. Locals and visitors gather at sunset, with musicians playing guitar. It is crowded, but unforgettable, especially when the Alhambra lights up in the evening.
Talking points
- The view includes both the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada.
- Sunset draws large crowds and street musicians.
- It is a short climb from the centre.
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Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Albaicin
Granada, Spain
Granada's old Moorish quarter, a hillside of whitewashed lanes, courtyards and viewpoints.
Garden · UNESCO
Generalife Gardens
Granada, Spain
The Nasrid rulers' summer retreat, a garden of water channels, patios and flowers beside the Alhambra.
Church, mosque or temple
Granada Cathedral and Royal Chapel
Granada, Spain
A Renaissance cathedral and the Royal Chapel where the Catholic Monarchs are buried.
Neighbourhood
Sacromonte
Granada, Spain
A hillside neighbourhood of cave houses and the home of Granada's Roma flamenco tradition.
Mountain
Sierra Nevada
Granada, Spain
The mountain range above Granada, with ski slopes in winter and hiking in summer.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.