13 Things to do in Granada Spain!

No visit to the south of Spain is complete until you have visited Granada, one of Andalusia’s most unique cities. It has such an interesting history with many years of Arabic and Muslim influence, that you just can’t help but fall in love with it. Here are 13 things to do in and around Granada. There is just no other city like it and that’s why it’s one of the many treasures of traveling through Andalusia and southern Spain.

The city of Granada is truly one of the treasures of traveling through Spain so make sure to add it to the Spanish itinerary you are creating! Granada’s Arabic influence, Spanish charm, historical sites and scenic landscape draw tons of tourists every year. If you are visiting Andalusia, the southern state of Spain, there are many fantastic cities to visit that are also filled with lots of history and culture, such as Seville and Cadiz, just to name a few, but you will definitely want to add Granada to your list of must visit Spanish cities. Granada has an abundance of historical sites and neighborhoods to visit and activities to keep you busy for multiple days.

The Moors ruled over Andalusia for years so their presence is still visible today and can be felt throughout the city with the Arabic culture, Islamic architecture and multiple mosques converted into churches scattered throughout the Albicín. Granada sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the south eastern part of Spain, which is a picturesque region with miles of olive groves sprawling over the hillsides and foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. From the Alhambra, a Moorish palace with courtyards and gardens to the old Moorish city, the Albaicín, which hasn’t changed too much from the Medieval times in which it was built, to the cave dwellings of the historic gypsy neighborhood, well known for its flamenco shows, there is an abundance of things to do in Granada.

Visit the Treasures of Traveling website to read about the top 13 things to do if you are visiting Granada, Spain.

-- Luke Keeler

Visiting the Albaicín in Granada Spain!

No visit to the south of Spain is complete until you have visited one of Andalusia’s most unique neighborhoods, the charming Arabic quarter filled with Muslim influence. The Albaicín, is located in the city of Granada, across the Darro River from the Alhambra fortress and palace. This Moorish “barrio” is just one of the many treasures of traveling through Andalusia and southern Spain.

The Albaicín is filled with history and charm.

No visit to the south of Spain is complete until you have visited one of Andalusia’s most unique neighborhoods, the charming Albaicín, located in the city of Granada, across the Darro River from the Alhambra fortress and palace. This Moorish “barrio” (Spanish for neighborhood), is just one of the many treasures of traveling through Andalusia and southern Spain.

Even though the Albaicín is located within the city of Granada, it is like a totally different world due to the strong Muslim influence over the centuries. The Albaicín is Granada’s oldest neighborhood and is the former Arabic quarter. This compact network of whitewashed houses and winding cobbled streets is Granada’s bohemian and artistic centre filled with art, live music and beautiful squares that are just calling out to be explored. The best way to get to know this lovely and iconic neighborhood is to get lost and just explore on foot.

Read more about the Albaicín on the Treasures of Traveling website.

— Luke Keeler