Palace · UNESCO
Alhambra
Granada, Spain
The red palace-fortress of Granada's Nasrid rulers, and Spain's most visited monument.
Mountain · Spain · Andalusia
Sierra Nevada
The mountain range above Granada, with ski slopes in winter and hiking in summer.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Sierra Nevada matters
Sierra Nevada rises just above Granada, and in winter you can ski in the morning and walk through the old town in the evening. The range includes the highest peaks of mainland Spain. In summer it becomes a great place for hiking and cooler air, with views to the Mediterranean on clear days.
Talking points
- The range includes the highest peaks of mainland Spain.
- Skiing is possible in winter, within an hour of Granada.
- In summer it is a cooler escape for walkers.
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Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Albaicin
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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.
Viewpoint
Mirador de San Nicolas
Granada, Spain
The classic viewpoint across the valley to the Alhambra, with the Sierra Nevada behind it.
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.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.