Albaicín, Medieval district in Granada, Spain.
The Albaicín neighborhood extends across a hill north of the Darro River, containing numerous whitewashed buildings and winding cobblestone streets.
Following the Christian conquest of Granada in 1492, the Muslim population of Albaicín faced forced conversions, leading to a significant rebellion in December 1499.
The traditional houses in Albaicín, called carmens, feature white walls and small gardens, exemplified by architectural treasures like Casa de Zafra and Dar al-Horra.
Visitors access the steep streets of Albaicín through dedicated bus routes or guided walking tours, with several information points located near Plaza Nueva.
The Church of San Nicolas provides direct views of the Alhambra palace complex against the backdrop of Sierra Nevada mountains.
Location: Granada
Address: Albaicín, Granada, Spain Granada Granada
GPS coordinates: 37.19685,-3.54793
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:07
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
4.2 km
Mirador de San Nicolas, Granada
4.3 km
S.A.I. Catedral Metropolitana de la Encarnación
5.1 km
Albaicín
4.5 km
Royal Chapel of Granada
5.1 km
Generalife
4 km
Palace of Charles V
4.3 km
Court of the Lions
4.3 km
Palacios nazaríes
4.3 km
Chartreuse de Grenade
4.6 km
Abadía del Sacromonte
3 km
Muralla de la Alcazaba
4.5 km
Corral del Carbón
5.1 km
Carmen de los Mártires
4.4 km
Madrasah of Granada
5 km
Court of the Myrtles
4.3 km
Mexuar
4.3 km
Alcaicería of Granada
5.1 km
Casa de los Tiros
4.9 km
Partal
4.2 km
Patronage of the Alhambra and the Generalife
4.3 km
Baños árabes del Bañuelo
4.5 km
Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
4.7 km
Palacio de Dar-Al-Horra
4.6 km
Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo
5 km
Granada Mosque
4.3 km
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias
5.3 km
Torres Bermejas Castle
4.7 kmReviews
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