As we already know, Granada is one of the most visited cities in all of Spain. When we talk about it, the first thing that comes to mind is one of the most fascinating monuments in Granada, the Alhambra, but do you know other places like Los Cármenes or the Realejo neighborhood? If you have already done any Alhambra tour and some tour of grenada and you want to do something different, write down our alternative plans.
In our article on what to visit in Granada and its 10 essential plans, we already tell you everything you cannot miss in this wonderful city.
In this post we propose some of the best alternative plans to do during your visit to Granada if you are one of those who prefers to make different plans or if it is not your first time in the city:
Visit the Carmenes of Granada
These are Arab houses in the city of Granada that stand out for their beautiful gardens and orchards in the Albaicín area. We can highlight the Carmen de los Mártires or the Carmen de la Victoria. A fun way to visit them is through our Carmenes de Granada tour.
Orchard of San Vicente
We are talking about the house museum of Federico García Lorca that is located in Granada in the area where the family spent the summers and is located in the Federico García Lorca park which is quite visited by the people of Granada and has a pond with ducks, a perfect place. to go as a family the entrance to the museum is around €3. If you are a Lorca lover, don't miss our Federico Garcia Lorca Free Tour.
Sacromonte Abbey
In this part is the ecclesiastical museum and it is located above sacromonte, it is said that there is the relic of Cecilio, who was a disciple of the apostle Santiago, and the plumb books are of great importance and if you visit the caves of sacromonte you should miss the holy caves in which the chapel of La Dolorosa, that of Santiago is located... next to the cemetery of the canons. You can pass by when you finish Albaicín and Sacromonte sunset tour or our Tour of Albaicín & Sacromonte with a visit to the Sacromonte Caves Museum.
Realejo neighborhood
The oldest neighborhood in Granada and from which the city expands; we are talking about the Jewish quarter which has a lot of history and is beautiful you can learn more with the Free Tour Realejo.
House of the Chapiz
There is the famous slope of Chapiz that is on the way to Sacromonte and is declared an asset of cultural interest. It is a large plot that has its own garden and orchard with two houses of different origins, the house of Lorenzo el Chapiz and the house of Hernán López el Feri.
Monastery of San Jerónimo
Its creation is due to the Catholic Monarchs and most of the work was created by Diego de Siloé. It is a Renaissance building that is made up of the church and the monastery, there is a lot of history in it and it belongs to the National Artistic Treasure of Spain. If you walk through Granada, do not hesitate to come and see it, it will leave you impressed.
La Cartuja Monastery
It is the monastery of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción and Carthusian monks have been there since the XNUMXth century. It has various styles but above all baroque. It is considered an asset of cultural interest and declared a historical artistic monument, of course, inside it is really beautiful and its decoration amazes.
Manuel de Falla House Museum
Actually it is a small Carmen that shows a large part of the work of Manuel de Falla to make him known. A picturesque place, quite popular that stands out for its colors. You can also look at the garden and the patio that have natural elements adapted to the architecture of Carmen. The price per person is around €3. It should be noted that it has concerts throughout the year and before deciding to go, find out about the performances that are on that day.
Arab baths
Granada is Arab culture in all its aspects. That is why it is a great idea to relax in an Arab bath. The best known are Hammam al Ándalus, the San Miguel cistern and the Elvira Granada baths. After a Private tour in the Alhambra you can feel like a sultana with these magnificent bathrooms.
Science Park
And if you want to spend a day with family or friends learning and discovering: science, nature, history, etc. Do not hesitate to visit this park that offers more and more every day.