Posted: 4/13/2023 | April 13th, 2023
In this guest post, travel expert Somto from Somto Seeks shares her suggested itinerary for Granada, one of Spain’s most beautiful and enchanting cities.
When you think of Granada, Spain chances are that one attraction comes to mind: La Alhambra. But this sprawling 14th-century palace — one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture — only scratches the surface of what Granada has to offer.
A melting pot of the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian cultures that have built modern Spain, this city often feels like Morocco in some parts — until you run into a grand cathedral.
One thing that is consistent, however, is its soulful, romantic aura that seems to permeate everything, from the street markets to the tapas bars.
I’ve visited Granada twice, spending almost a month during my second stay. Each time, I visited La Alhambra but also discovered new parts of town, falling more in love with the flamenco culture and the narrow streets.
While it is a smaller, quieter city, with a slower pace of life than the bustling metropolises of Madrid and Barcelona, there are distinct neighborhoods and unique attractions that will take up plenty of your time. I could easily have spent another month exploring them!
But just three days of meandering through the Arab Quarter, watching spontaneous flamenco street performances, and gorging on free tapas will leave you with no doubt that Granada might just be the top destination in Spain.
Use this itinerary as a starting point to put together one that fits you and your interests.
Day 1: The Arab Quarter and Historic Center
Start off your adventure in Granada with a tour of the historic center, where a handful of the city’s most iconic monuments, plazas, and streets are located. It’s a wide area encompassing the Arab Quarter, also known as the Albaicín, and some prominent public institutions and plazas. Here are some of my favorite things to do:
Visit Corral del Carbón
This 14th-century building is the only preserved alhóndiga, or corn exchange, on the Iberian Peninsula from the period of Muslim rule. It functioned as a marketplace for goods like wheat, a storehouse, and lodging for merchants coming from outside of town. Due to its historical importance, Corral del Carbón was declared a National Monument by the city of Granada. You can visit on a guided tour.
Walk the Streets of the Alcaicería
Walking around the Alcaicería feels like you’ve been transported to…
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