Granada is one of those destinations that makes you fall in love even before we know it, just imagining yourself walking through its historic streets, or strolling through the beautiful Alhambra, we already want to go find a ticket to go to this beautiful city. Today we will tell you 11 essential things to enjoy Granada and surroundings.
Not only can you enjoy a wonderful visit to this historic city of Granada, but we will also find many interesant places in the province to get closer once we are on vacation in the beautiful city. Activities such as skiing and going to the beach are possible in Granada, in addition to historical visits and the enjoyment of a city full of life and culture.
Visit the Alhambra and the Generalife
This is one of the most visited monuments in the world and the essential in the city of Granada. A monument that represents the power of the Nasrid dynasty and that has left us a great legacy, and is today a World Heritage Site. In this monument you have to take it easy, since there are many things to visit. The famous courtyard with the Fountain of the Lions, the Nasrid Palaces or the Generalife. The visit will take us several hours, so we must leave one morning or one afternoon and inform ourselves of the sale of tickets to buy them better in advance, because large queues tend to form.
See the Science Park
This visit is ideal to go with children and keep them well entertained on a visit that, in addition to fun, it's very didactic. We can learn Archimedes' principle, use a giant kaleidoscope, learn about DNA, and experience many more things related to science. There is also a planetarium that can be of interest to everyone.
Admire the views from the Mirador de San Nicolás
This is a viewpoint that we should definitely go to if we want to have a ideal picture of the city of Granada. Seeing the Alhambra with the snow-capped peaks in the background is a sight not to be missed. You go up to it from the Albaicín neighborhood, which is another visit that we have to go through, so that if we like panoramic views and beautiful landscapes, it is a place that we will love.
Skiing in Sierra Nevada
We move away from the city to enjoy other leisure spaces in Granada. In this province is the Sierra Nevada area, with the ski resort for lovers of snow sports. Without a doubt it is a great change, to go from the good weather of Granada to the cold of the peaks, but the entertainment is guaranteed.
Bathing on the Costa Tropical
If we keep going down, we will find the beaches of the Costa Tropical. After the fresh mountain air we return to the heat on this coast full of charming towns and beautiful beaches in which to bathe. Almuñécar or Motril are some of the destinations through which we can pass along this coast.
Visit the Palace of Carlos V
This Renaissance-style building is far removed from the Arab constructions that we all hope to see in Granada, and that is why it deserves a stop. But it is also that this palace is the headquarters current of the Museum of Fine Arts from the city, so the cultural visit is guaranteed.
Stroll through the Albaicín neighborhood
It is necessary to get lost in the Albaicín neighborhood, great muslim influence, with small streets between white houses, tea shops where you can enjoy the Arab flavors and shops where you can stop to buy beautiful details. Without a doubt one of the most emblematic and picturesque places in the city.
Visit the Sacromonte
This neighborhood is where we can enjoy an authentic space, with beautiful houses with balconies. In this neighborhood you have to enjoy a zambra, the typical flamenco dances.
See the Arab baths of Bañuelo
These Arab baths are the oldest from the city and are in very good condition, dating from the XNUMXth century. The fact that they are located on the ground floor of a private house is amazing, since it was built on them centuries ago, with the Christian occupation. At present they are protected and are one of the oldest buildings in Granada, so they must be seen without a doubt.
See a sunset at the Torre del Homenaje
The Torre del Homenaje de la Alhambra is one of the best places to enjoy a sunset in the city of Granada. Without a doubt we cannot miss such a spectacle, with the views of the city and the sunset.
Bathing in a spectacular Arabic hammam
The Al-Andalus Arab baths were built on the ruins of an ancient hammam, so we will be in front of some authentic Arab baths that work today, and whose view is magnificent. A place where the mere sight of the room relaxes us.