By Esme May
Introduction
I unabashedly adore Granada. Set at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada draws masses of tourists for its... Read more
Day 1
Today we venture out into the cobbled Barrios of Granada to explore the Carthusian Charterhouse and the Basilica of San... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 1
Cafe 4 Gatos (The Cat Cafe) is centrally located just across the valley from the Alhambra. A beautiful whitewashed building... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 2
Time to walk off that breakfast! Indulge yourself in a coffee to go and head up the hill along the... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 3
Take a moment to catch your breath in front of the Granada Charterhouse- one of the most notable examples of... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 4
Just 800 metres from the Charterhouse is Apo Restaurante. I stumbled across this sleek restaurant with my mum after walking... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 5
The Basilica of San Juan De Dios is back down the hill (sorry!), but a much easier walk than the... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 6
This convent is tucked away near the centre of the Albaicin. The building dates back over 500 years to the... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 7
To add to your 48 hours in Granada, head 12 minutes down the hill towards the river. This walk will... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 8
Head back down to the river for a tapa and afternoon drink to help round out your first night of... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 9
Watching the sunset over the Alhambra has been on my bucket list since college. Full disclosure I was an Islamic... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 10
A ten-minute walk down the hill again will bring you to the Moroccan Oasis that is Restaurante Arraynes. Wait- you... Read more
Day 2
Wake up and get ready for the centrepiece of Granada! Today, you will explore the Alhambra (which makes my heart... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 1
Plaza Nueva, or the New Plaza, is a great place to start your second morning of this 2 days in... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 2
Welcome to the crowning jewel of Granada. The Alhambra is a sprawling complex and contains our next three stops. It... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 3
The Alcazaba is the military area of the grounds. It served as the barracks for the elite guards who protected... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 4
The Nasrid palaces are ornate, stunning, and historic. Spend time in the Court of the Myrtles, visit the Banos, and... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 5
From the Nasrid Palaces, follow the signs to the Generalife. The Generalife occupies the Hill of the Sun (Cerro del... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 6
The Alhambra should take you most of the day. It’s got a lot to offer, and I don’t want to... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 7
The walk should take you twenty minutes heading West from the Alhambra and Carrera del Darro. Bar Avila is typically... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 8
What, you say, a siesta? But I only have two days in Granada! Well, for one, you must be exhausted... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 9
Granada is not just famous for its Alhambra and history. It also features a thriving ‘gipsy’ community and historic residential... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 10
Restaurante Chikito features Andalusian cuisine influence heavily by Arab-Andalusian roots and culture. The food is simply spectacular. You can get... Read more
Conclusion
And so your weekend in Granda comes to an end. Granada will always hold a special place in my heart.... Read more