By Esme May
Introduction
I unabashedly adore Granada. Set at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada draws...
Day 1
Today we venture out into the cobbled Barrios of Granada to explore the Carthusian Charterhouse...
Day 1 - Stop 1
Cafe 4 Gatos (The Cat Cafe) is centrally located just across the valley from the...
Day 1 - Stop 2
Time to walk off that breakfast! Indulge yourself in a coffee to go and head...
Day 1 - Stop 3
Take a moment to catch your breath in front of the Granada Charterhouse- one of...
Day 1 - Stop 4
Just 800 metres from the Charterhouse is Apo Restaurante. I stumbled across this sleek restaurant...
Day 1 - Stop 5
The Basilica of San Juan De Dios is back down the hill (sorry!), but a...
Day 1 - Stop 6
This convent is tucked away near the centre of the Albaicin. The building dates back...
Day 1 - Stop 7
To add to your 48 hours in Granada, head 12 minutes down the hill towards...
Day 1 - Stop 8
Head back down to the river for a tapa and afternoon drink to help round...
Day 1 - Stop 9
Watching the sunset over the Alhambra has been on my Spain bucket list since college...
Day 1 - Stop 10
A ten-minute walk down the hill again will bring you to the Moroccan Oasis that...
Day 2
Wake up and get ready for the centrepiece of Granada! Today, you will explore the...
Day 2 - Stop 1
Plaza Nueva, or the New Plaza, is a great place to start your second morning...
Day 2 - Stop 2
Welcome to the crowning jewel of Granada. The Alhambra is a sprawling complex and contains...
Day 2 - Stop 3
The Alcazaba is the military area of the grounds. It served as the barracks for...
Day 2 - Stop 4
The Nasrid palaces are ornate, stunning, and historic. Spend time in the Court of the...
Day 2 - Stop 5
From the Nasrid Palaces, follow the signs to the Generalife. The Generalife occupies the Hill...
Day 2 - Stop 6
The Alhambra should take you most of the day. It’s got a lot to offer...
Day 2 - Stop 7
The walk should take you twenty minutes heading West from the Alhambra and Carrera del...
Day 2 - Stop 8
What, you say, a siesta? But I only have two days in Granada! Well, for...
Day 2 - Stop 9
Granada is not just famous for its Alhambra and history. It also features a thriving...
Day 2 - Stop 10
Restaurante Chikito features Andalusian cuisine influence heavily by Arab-Andalusian roots and culture. The food is...
Conclusion
And so your weekend in Granda comes to an end. Granada will always hold a...