Alcaicería
The site of a Moorish silk market beside the cathedral, where narrow lanes are packed with stalls selling pottery, lamps, tea sets and embroidered souvenirs.
The Alcaicería was once the Nasrid dynasty's royal silk market. It was rebuilt in its original form after a fire in 1843, and its horseshoe arches and coloured decorations still carry a strong Islamic character. Today the narrow lanes sell pomegranate-patterned pottery, mosaic lamps, inlaid wooden boxes, leather goods and spices. Prices are negotiable. The market is connected to the cathedral, the Royal Chapel and Plaza Bib-Rambla, so after browsing, you can stop at the square for churros with hot chocolate.
Opening hours
Shops approx. 10:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Granada Cathedral
- Royal Chapel of Granada
- Corral del Carbón
- Calle Navas Tapas Street
- Calle Calderería Nueva
- Plaza Nueva
- Carrera del Darro & Paseo de los Tristes
- Hammam Al Ándalus