Places
Granada is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain with an extensive cultural heritage.
The Alhambra
The undisputed landmark of Granada and at the same time one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. For a visit to the Alhambra you should definitely take a few hours or all day. This stunning palace has simply captivated me completely. So much so that I have already dedicated an entire article to him.
Directly connected to the famous building is the Palacio de Generalife. So it is a good place to visit the two sights together. You’ve probably heard it a few times, but I also highly recommend you to buy your tickets for the Alhambra in advance. The rush is great, and since many tour groups also get their tickets weeks in advance, your chances of getting a ticket on site are not particularly high even in the low season.
The Arab Quarter of Albaicin
You can easily get here via Plaza Nueva, which is located in the centre of the city, right next to the historic old town district. Drink a tea in one of the cozy tea rooms or walk through the quaint craft shops in Albaican, here you won’t get bored so quickly! The alleys of the Arab Quarter have so much to offer and are just waiting to be explored by you. Of course, you will also find many bars and restaurants here, where you can get a little refreshment or refreshment.
Culinary Granada
In Spain, you rarely dine before 10 o’clock in the evening, so you have your peace in the early evening hours, while later the restaurants fill up a bit. Decide for yourself which atmosphere you prefer here. For traditional cuisine I recommend the restaurant Los Manueles, where you can inform yourself a bit about the local cuisine and also taste it. The sweet cats among you can certainly inspire here for a Tarta de Pionono as dessert, a cake made of sugar and egg. The little sweet tarts are a real specialty of Granada and also just delicious!
Villages in the province of Granada
A good number of places worth a visit if you want to get to know typical beautiful villages in Andalusia:
Pampaneir
aLocated in the Alpujarra of Granada, this place is particularly noteworthy for its delicious gastronomy, crafts and the Chumpaneira spring, whose water, according to Legend, helps to find a loved one.
Salobrea
centuries of history that have left a rich cultural heritage in the form of the impressive castle, which can be seen from afar, with the sea as a background and a gastronomy with abundant tropical fruits grown in the fertile land around.
Loc
ated near Granada at 1000 meters above sea level, this place whose name means Roman ursprings means “covered with snow” and which gives its visitors a fantastic view over Granada and the Sierra Nevada.
A perfect village for hiking lovers in the Sierra de la Yedra region.
Montefro
With an Arab castle towering over the village from a rock, this is a typical Andalusian village that offers visitors handmade cheese and its own olive oil.
Vélez de Banaudal
laLocated near the coast, this pretty place is very popular among climbers and lovers of active holidays. It is a village of Arab origin and with a great monumental heritage in which especially the old garden and the remains of a mezquita are to be mentioned.
Trevél
ez A hillside village known for its ham and beautiful typical Andalusian houses.
Orce
The village has one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, with a humane presence that dates back more than a million years.
In Orce we recommend visiting the museums of early history and paleontology as well as the manor houses and the fortress.
Lugros
Located at more than 1000 meters above sea level with a spectacular landscape where the Bosque Encantado is particularly noteworthy.
Locat
ed near Loja, which is known for the production of Beluga caviar, which is considered one of the best in the world.
Guadi
xOne of the oldest cities of Granada with traditionally produced sausages and numerous tapas bars.