Mirador de San Nicolas, Granada, Scenic viewpoint in Albaicin district, Spain
The stone terrace of Mirador de San Nicolas stands at 760 meters elevation, presenting views of the Alhambra palace and Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The observation point sits near the San Nicolas Church, constructed in 1525 on the site of a former mosque during the Christian reconquest period.
Local musicians perform traditional flamenco songs at the terrace while visitors gather to watch the sun illuminate the red walls of Alhambra.
The viewpoint connects to Granada center through bus lines C31 and C32, with multiple restaurants and cafes located within 100 meters.
President Bill Clinton visited this location in 1997, bringing international attention to the panoramic views of Granada's architectural heritage.
Location: Granada
Elevation above the sea: 760 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Plaza Mirador de San Nicolás, 2, Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain 18010 Granada
Website: https://images.mapillary.com/oApGaCTWrWjvrUHadhHtsg/thumb-2048.jpg
GPS coordinates: 37.18104,-3.59266
Latest update: October 24, 2025 18:52
Grenada is a city experienced like a poem. At the foot of the Sierra Nevada, it combines Muslim heritage, Catholic fervor, and Andalusian rhythm. Behind ochre facades lie shaded patios, fountains, mosaics, and carved arches that tell eight centuries of history. The Alhambra watches over the city like a stone dream, the Albaicín district unfolds its white alleys, and the gardens of Generalife recall the delicacy of Nasrid rulers. At every turn, a bell tower follows a minaret, an Arab market opens onto a baroque cathedral. Granada is as much an open-air museum as a living place, where flamenco still escapes from the Sacromonte caves. Between spirituality, art, and jasmine fragrance, the Andalusian city retains an elusive, almost mystical beauty.
Alhambra
656 m
Albaicín
187 m
Baños árabes del Bañuelo
291 m
Granada Mosque
72 m
Maristán nazarí
256 m
Iglesia de San Nicolás
35 m
Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo
291 m
Torre de la Alcazaba Cadima
173 m
Castril Palace
255 m
Archaeological Museum of Granada
261 m
Convento de la Concepción
210 m
Colegiata del Salvador
184 m
Palacio de los Olvidados
303 m
Puente del Cadí
314 m
Centro de Documentación Musical de Andalucía
315 m
Convento de Santa Catalina de Zafra
255 m
Casa de las Chirimías
318 m
Monasterio de San Bernardo
277 m
Muralla del Albaicín
273 m
Casa número 14 de la Calle del Horno de Oro
309 m
Cerámica Al Yarrar
208 m
Convento de Santo Tomás de Villanueva
107 m
Museo Monasterio de la Concepción, Granada
210 m
Casa en calle del Santísimo, nº 4
280 m
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Granada - Albaicín
71 m
Puerta de las Pesas
185 m
Casa Cuesta de Santa Inés, nº 4
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Casa Morisca en Carrera del Darro, nº 53
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