Visit the Alhambra
Visiting Granada includes visiting the jewel in the crown, without a doubt, it is an obligatory stop, not because we say so, but because the UNESCO, as a world heritage site and is also the most visited monument in Spain. the monument complex of the Alhambra It is made up of 3 areas: Alcazaba (strength and militancy), Nasrid Palaces (where the Nasrid Kings lived between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, the Patio de los Leones is the most enigmatic) and the Generalife (the gardens of the Alhambra).
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Stroll through the Albaicín
Get lost in the streets of the oldest neighborhood in Granada, the year 1013 is when the Zirid Kings began to build it for what is 10 centuries of life in a perfect spot to enjoy the Alhambra from afar. It is true that it is quite steep but for each costly climb no one forgets to enjoy the extraordinary reward...
You can visit: The viewpoint of San Nicolás, the viewpoint of carvajales or the lookout Saint Michael High, take a look at the viewpoints of Granada that we recommend.
Walk to Sacromonte
If you're in the Albaicín you can take the opportunity to get closer to the sacromonte, it is only 10 minutes more and it is probably the neighborhood with the most “duende” in the whole city, it is famous for its most precious legacy, the art of Flamenco, and also for its cave houses. The gypsies they settle on the outskirts of the city after serving the Catholic Monarchs, later it became a bohemian place full of artists who dazzled their charms with songs and dances. A few years ago you could enjoy a spontaneous dance on a walk through the "vereas", that's how they cast a spell on everyone who passed by, however today we already declare it quite touristy and to see a show in a Cave (Zambra) you have to book.
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Flamenco show
See a flamenco show, whether in tablao or on the street, is undoubtedly one of the obligations as a tourist in Spain. It is an art that is born from the miscegenation of moriscos and gypsies, is the mixture of both cultures subsisting from the constant racist conflicts that during their period of suffering (from the 2010th century to date practically) were relieved by expressing themselves in different ways, with the passage of time it takes shape and in XNUMX UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site of humanity as an intangible asset.
And if you travel here spending money on transportation, diets and hotels, how are you going to leave the cradle of flamenco without seeing one? Do not hesitate, since you are in Andalusia take the opportunity to see the most authentic.
Granada Cathedral
Come to the Pasiegas Square, which is the one facing the Cathedral (the entrance is 5€ and includes audio guide), Renaissance and Baroque style, to take a good photo or sit on one of its wide steps where some bohemian artist from the city will come by to take advantage of the good acoustics and liven up the location.
Royal chapel
Currently it has an annex to the Cathedral of Granada, just behind it you will see this Chapel of small appearance and Elizabethan Gothic style. Admission is € 5 to see the graves of: the very same Catholic kings, of his first grandson (Michael of Peace), of his heiress Joan the Crazy, her husband Philip the Beautiful.
Alcaiceria
old market of the sound in full center of grenada, next to the Cathedral or Royal Chapel. An Arab souk with narrow streets with several forks. The products that were sold in this used to be the most valued (spices, silk, inlay, etc.) making this place one of the most popular. Today you can enjoy a bustling atmosphere full of little shops with Moroccan and Turkish products, it is also where you can buy your remembrances.
Tapas
What of tapas in Granada It is another world, very different from any other province of Andalusia and nothing to do with the tapas of the rest of Spain. In any bar (not restaurant) in Granada you ask the drink and the lid It comes with an accompaniment, which is not paid separately but is included in the price, the price of the tapa + cane is around €2,20 approx.
We recommend you top 5 bars (non-tourist) more authentic and generous.
Darro Race
This famous street by the river Darro is considered the most beautiful street in SpainIt is true that it has a charm at first sight and the logical thing is to see all the street artists in the area soaking up the inspiration that embellishes the sound of water, the freshness and the aesthetics that dazzles us with its location: at the foot of The Alhambra.
teahouses
To be honest? We never thought it could be such a place. fantastic, until we went on a trip to Morocco and we tried a delicious Moorish tea with brown sugar and mint, we bought tea from there to have at home and apparently it is not enough just to make it but you have to know, with which, with Las teterías (Calderería Nueva and Calle Calderería Vieja) we have what we want so much: a Moorish tea made by locals from southern Africa, the atmosphere and the halls decorated with typical pillows and rugs, their delicious pasta nuts with honey or chocolate (little fat), some hookahs (shishas) of any flavor to hang out… Superior!