Granada sits in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains and is best known for grand examples of medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation.
If you wish to visit the religious buildings there is a saver ticket to take advantage of https://ticketsgranadacristian...
An iconic sprawling hilltop fortress complex encompassing royal palaces, serene patios, and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, as well as the fountains and orchards of the Generalife gardens, the Alcazaba, and a fine arts museum.
https://www.alhambra-patronato...
The stunning Cathedral was started on 1 May 1942 as it moved from the Alhambra, it is only a 5 minute walk to the Monasterio de San Jeronimo. Another great example of a religious building that was once a mosque, turned into a church as is common throughout the region.
https://catedraldegranada.com/
After exploring the centre of Granada go further north in the city and explore the historic Arab quarter of the Albaicín. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Albaicín is famous for its whitewashed buildings and narrow cobbled streets. It used to be one of the worst neighbourhoods in Granada but is now considered to be the most expensive and highly sought after.
However, the Albaicín wasn’t always a tourist hotspot.
Before the Alhambra was built, the Albaicín was already a Muslim court. It was once the Arab quarter of Granada so much history weaves through its beautiful, winding lanes. If you are curious about a traditional Albaicín house, you can visit the Casa de Zafra museum. This is a converted house of a once-nobleman that has been restored and opened to the public. It will give you a great idea of how the wealthy used to live in the quarter centuries ago.
https://www.albaicin-granada.c...
Stop for lunch of Tapas – Granada is one of a few places where tapas come with every drink ordered so you can go on a tapas crawl 😊
It is recommended to leave your hire car in a car park during your time in Granada, as the streets can be incredibly narrow (especially in the Albaicín) and it is altogether very difficult to drive in the city.