Places of interest in Granada

Streets, viewpoints and corners of Granada that aren't ticketed monuments but are still essential to any visit: the Alcaicería, the Carrera del Darro, the Albaicín's viewpoints and other must-pass spots around the city.

Visit the Alcaicería of Granada

Streets, viewpoints and corners of Granada that aren't ticketed monuments but are essential: the Alcaicería and the Carrera del Darro.

Calle Calderería Nueva, Granada

Streets, viewpoints and corners of Granada that aren't ticketed monuments but are essential: the Alcaicería and the Carrera del Darro.

Carrera del Darro, Granada

The Carrera del Darro runs from Plaza Nueva to the Puente del Aljibillo along the river: bridges, El Bañuelo, the Archaeological Museum, history, opening hours and curiosities.

Cuesta de Gomérez, Granada

Did you know the Cuesta de Gomérez was once an impassable ravine? Pedro Machuca turned it into an imperial entrance for Charles V.

Visit the Mirador de San Cristóbal, Granada

Discover the Mirador de San Cristóbal in Granada: small but with unique views of the Dar al-Horra palace and the Zirid wall.

Visit the Mirador de San Miguel Alto, Granada

The highest viewpoint in Granada, with a 17th-century hermitage, the Torre del Aceituno, the miraculous olive tree and the September pilgrimage. Unique panoramic views.

Visit the Mirador de San Nicolás, Granada

Mirador de San Nicolás, Granada: the best views of the Alhambra, the oldest settlement with Roman remains, a Mudéjar church and a mosque. How to get there and what to see.

Visit the Paseo de los Tristes in Granada

Do you know why it is called the Paseo de los Tristes? The curious history of funeral processions, the Casa de las Chirimías and the best terraces with Alhambra views.

Visit the Granada bullring

The Granada bullring, with 12,400 seats, one of the largest in Spain. Neo-Mudéjar architecture by Ángel Casas Vílchez, 1928.