Visit Granada

This small church, located in the heart of the Albaicín district, shares its name with the square where it’s stood since the 16th century. It was built to replace a former mosque that once stood here when the Moors ruled the city. Read more

You’re now standing at the foot of the Dar al-Horra Palace, one of the last remaining traces of the medieval Muslim district that the Albaicín once was. Read more

This is the most iconic view of Granada, the one you’ll find on postcards, in travel books, and all over tourism websites! And for good reason, it offers a breathtaking panorama of the city’s most famous landmark, the Alhambra. Read more

Here’s another beautiful example of Mudéjar architecture, a style that blends Christian and Muslim architecture. These two houses were likely once part of an Arab palace, and in the 16th century, they were inhabited by Moriscos, Muslims who had converted to Christianity after the Reconquista. Read more

You’re now standing in front of the Palace of los Córdova, with its beautiful Renaissance-style façade. Built in the 16th century, it was originally located in the city centre of Granada before being reconstructed here, in the heart of the Albaicín district. Read more

The building to your right houses the oldest and best-preserved baths in all of Andalusia. Built in the 11th century, they’re even older than the Alhambra! Arab baths served two purposes: they were places for personal hygiene, but also for socialising. Read more

Built in the early 16th century on the site of a former mosque, just like many of the churches in Granada, it showcases a beautiful Mudejar style, making it one of the most stunning churches in the city. Read more

In front of you is a sweeping view of the Albaicín district, known for its bright whitewashed houses. Perched on one of Granada’s hills, you can now see the neighbourhood stretching out before you from this stunning spot, called the Churra viewpoint. Read more

You’re now wandering through the gardens that lead up to Granada’s iconic monument, the Alhambra. Read more

The Carmen de los Mártires is a charming mix of French and English-style gardens, just steps away from the Alhambra. Read more

As you walk along the Paseo de los Mártires, a lovely view opens up on your left. You’re now on the hill of the Alhambra, with a scenic outlook over the rooftops of Granada and the surrounding mountains. Read more

We’re now in the Realejo district, the former Jewish quarter, known for its beautiful whitewashed houses. Read more

As you may have guessed, this square is named after Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Castile and León, Aragon, Majorca, Valencia, Sardinia, Sicily, and Naples. Read more

Granada Cathedral is one of the city’s key landmarks, known for its elegance and striking proportions. It’s the first Renaissance cathedral built in Spain. Read more

Plaza de la Trinidad sits at the crossroads of Granada’s main shopping streets, and takes its name from the former church that stood here in the 16th century. Read more

This large central square is one of the liveliest spots in Granada, only a stone’s throw away from the cathedral. Read more

This is one of Granada’s most iconic streets! It echoes the city’s rich historical past, shaped by successive Muslim dynasties. With its small, traditional shops that feel like something out of a North African souk, Calle Ermita is laid out like a traditional bazaar, where stalls once overflowed with Arab silk and exotic spices. Read more

You’re now standing at the entrance to the Royal Chapel of the cathedral. Construction began in 1506, during the reign of Charles V. Read more

Opposite the Royal Chapel entrance stands the beautiful Palace of the Madraza, just on your right. It was founded in the 14th century during the reign of Yusuf I, the seventh Emir of Granada, and originally showcased a very different architectural style, one that was distinctly Moorish. After the Reconquista and the arrival of the Catholic Monarchs, the building was completely redesigned in the Baroque style you see today. This building once housed the first public university in al-Andalus and was considered a true temple of knowledge, drawing great philosophers, poets, and mathematicians who came here to teach. After the Christian conquest, its library was dismantled and burned in nearby Bib-Rambla Square, and the building was turned into Granada’s city hall, a role it held until 1841. This was where the municipal council would gather. The only remaining trace of the palace built by Yusuf I is the oratory inside the building, as well as its splendid white marble gateway, now housed in the Archaeological Museum of Granada. Today, the Palace of the Madraza is home to the University of Granada’s Centre for Contemporary Culture. Read more

You’re now entering Granada’s most iconic neighbourhood, the Albaicín, the city’s former Arab quarter, known for its whitewashed houses, called cármenes, rising along one of the city’s hillsides. Read more