What to See in Granada, Other than the Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Granada’s famous Alhambra has made it a popular tourist site, but it can be difficult to purchase tickets. Don’t worry, there is so much more to see than this one complex. Granada has a rich history that can be seen in many of its neighbourhoods. From the picturesque streets that climb the many hills to the lively plazas surrounded by historic buildings, Granada is a great spot to spend a couple of days, even if you don’t see the Alhambra.

Granada was the last Moorish city to be overtaken by Christians. While Seville and Córdoba fell in the mid 1200s, Granada wasn’t conquered until the late 1400s. As a result, the city’s oldest areas still have a distinctive Moorish feel to them.

We’ll admit, the city took a while to grow on us, but as we wandered the disjointed maze of streets that climb up and down the hills in Albaicín, we began to see its allure. Bougainvillea and quirky decorations on the white heritage homes make the oldest neighbourhood in Granada a place you want to explore. Each street makes you wonder what enchanting scene awaits around the next corner.

Its location on a hill across the Darro River from Alhambra means that as you climb the streets in Albaicín, your view of the fortress gets better and better. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).