Albaicín
Granada's oldest Moorish quarter, with whitewashed narrow lanes, carmen gardens and layered viewpoints, facing the Alhambra across the Darro valley.
The Albaicín is on the hillside opposite the Alhambra. It retains the street layout of the Nasrid period and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the Alhambra in 1994. The lanes hold scattered carmen houses with gardens, churches converted from mosques, and the remains of Arab baths. For the best route, walk up from Plaza Nueva along the Darro River, pass the Mirador de San Nicolás and then come down to Sacromonte. The slopes are steep and the stones slippery, so wear comfortable shoes. The C31 and C32 minibuses also go uphill. Be careful with your belongings in the quiet lanes at night.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Mirador de San Nicolás
- El Bañuelo
- Carrera del Darro & Paseo de los Tristes
- Hammam Al Ándalus
- Calle Calderería Nueva
- Plaza Nueva
- Alhambra, Granada
- Mirador de San Miguel Alto