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10 Things to do in Granada, Spain Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Granada, Spain in this travel guide covering the best things to do in Granada including local foods worth sampling and top attractions such as the Alhambra. Granada ended up being one of our favorite cities we visited in Europe on this trip so come find out why! Let's explore Granada, Andalucia together!
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Intro - 00:01
1) Granada Cathedral (Catedral de Granada) - 01:02
2) Moroccan Street Souk / Alcaicería Grand Bazaar (Calle Calderería Nueva) for shopping in Granada - 01:55
3) Albayzín Neighbourhood - 03:34
4) Mirador de San Nicolas (Alhambra Lookout Point) - 04:12
5) Moroccan Teahouse / Teterias Arab Tea Room - 05:02
6) Moroccan Restaurants - 06:12
7) Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء) p- 06:45
8) Spanish Breakfast at Café Via Colón for churros + tortilla - 07:53
9) Carrera del Darro (Riverside Lane) - 09:46
10) Flamenco Show - 10:16
City at Night + Outro - 11:23
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Our visit Granada travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to local Moroccan cuisine and Spanish food, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting cathedrals, tea houses, the old town, quirky neighborhoods, Alhambra and museums in Granada, Andalucia. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Granada tourism brochure, Granada itinerary or Granada, Spain city tour also known as Granada España.
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Wrapping up our travels in Spain, our last city to visit was Granada. Set in Andalusia at the foot of the snow capped Sierra Nevada, this is a place where Moorish influence is palpable. From hilltop fortresses to Moroccan markets, and tranquil gardens to quaint teahouses, in this travel guide we’re going to show you some of the things you can do in Granada:
This Cathedral was as grand as you’d expect. The stark white interiors were a bit of a contrast to the ornate churches we had seen in other cities, but that just made your eyes travel towards a glowing, golden altar.
The Moroccan souk turned out to be one of our favourite spots in the city. The street was packed with tiny shops standing shoulder to shoulder, all filled with leather handbags, glass lamps, wool slippers, colourful scarves and pashminas and souvenirs.
We continued our way up the hill into Albayzín. This is one of the oldest centres of Muslim culture in Granada. The neighbourhood is a maze of narrow cobbled streets, white-houses with tiled roofs, and small courtyards sprinkled in between.
We made time to stop at one of the teterías, or teahouses. This was the perfect place to rest on a cold winter day and enjoy some afternoon treats.
You can find numerous Moroccan restaurants in this part of the city for food. One place we ate at on more than once occasion was Al-Faguara. They offered set menus for lunch featuring hummus, falafel, couscous, tajine, and of course, lots of baklava.
Let’s take a moment to talk about Granada’s main tourist attraction: the Alhambra!
The Alhambra is a massive complex of palaces, gardens and fortresses that once formed the citadel of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, which was the last Muslim dynasty to rule along the Iberian Peninsula from the years 1230 to 1492.
This is the one attraction you can’t miss when you visit Granada, and you’ll want to book your tickets well in advance as they can sell out during high season.
We spent half a day touring the grounds during which time we visited the Nasrid Palaces, the Palace of Charles the Fifth, the Alcazaba, and the Generalife.
We decided to find a cafe where we could indulge in a delicious Spanish breakfast.
Another spot we explored in Granada is Carrerra del Darro, a small lane that runs along the Darro River at the base of the Alhambra. This street is lined with arched-stone bridges and historic buildings.
We’ll leave you with a few scenes of Granada at night and one last glimpse of the Alhambra lit up against the evening sky.
We hope you enjoyed this video and that you got ideas of things do in Granada on your own visit.
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Wander through the Moorish Souk in Granada in this vibrant walking tour of this famous Spanish city. Starting at Plaza San Gregorio, we follow Calle Calderería Nueva through the old Souk. In a few moments, we get to gaze up at the magnificent facade of Granada Cathedral before crossing Plaza de Alonso Cano and finishing in Plaza de Bib-Rambla in front of the famous Fuente de los Gigantes.
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What are the top things to do in Granada Spain? Everyone has their favourites, including us! We share 5 experiences that made our trip to #Granada one of the most enjoyable trips ever. From the incredible Alhambra to the Sierra Nevada and everything in between!
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Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of four rivers.
Granada has many important examples of medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation of Spain. It’s best known for the Alhambra, a grand, sprawling hilltop fortress complex encompassing royal palaces, serene patios and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, as well as the fountains and orchards of the Generalife gardens.
Granada is also well-known within Spain for the University of Granada which has about 80,000 students spread over five different campuses in the city.
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Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, right by the Genil River, the city hides one of the most popular tourist attractions in Spain and UNESCO World Heritage Site – The Alhambra. This magnificent palace and fortress was built by the Moorish rulers, back in the 14th century.
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Albaicín - the old Moorish quarter of Granada. Full of winding alleys, cobbled paths and views from the various Miradors (or viewpoints) across the whole of Granada.
Starting with a climb up to the Mirador de San Cristóbal, we make our way to the vibrant Plaza Larga, full of cafes and restaurants.
We exit the Plaza through the majestic arch known as Arco de las Pesas and head downhill on Placeta de las Minas.
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Our Granada city walk starts at the confluence of Rio Darro and Rio Genil and continues through the magnificent Avenue Carrera de la Virgen. We quickly recognize one of the heritages that the Moors had left to the Spaniards; The preference for water as a part of the architecture. Everywhere, you can find magnificent fountains and can watch the game of water and light. The desired side effect in this hot area is the slight cooling through the evaporation of the water .
Particularly the Plaza del Campillo invites to stay a little bit longer. Therefore, it is not surprising that many people use this place to relax. Just behind lies the Realejo district, one of the old quarters of Granada.
Through the Calle del Darro Acerra we reach the Calle Reyes Catolicos, a major shopping mile in Granada. In the summer months, the relatively narrow street is covered with linen tarpaulins to provide shade.
We have seen this also in other Spanish cities, e.g. in Toledo. Another peculiarity in Granada is the great number of hybrid cars. In the city, they usually drive with electricity. This has an important influence on the air quality in such a busy city. Other countries should immediately take it as an example!
The tourism board and the city council is at the Plaza del Carmen. Next, we pass the Plaza Isabel la Catolica and Plaza Nueva.
Worth seeing is the building of the former Supreme Court of Andalusia the Real Chancillería de Granada. This is the place where the Rio Darro disappears to the underground before it flows into the Rio Genil. The valley of the Darro is very distinctive by its stone bridges and allows a beautiful view of the Alhambra. During a short break for breakfast, we observe some tourists with their Segways.
Infected by the convenience, we take a taxi to the Iglesia de San Nicolás. From the Mirador San Nicolás, a wonderful viewpoint, one has the best view of the Alhambra. We admire the Alhambra in its entire dimension as well as the original Arabian quarter.
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Unser Spaziergang durch Granada beginnt an der Mündung des Darro in den Rio Genil und setzt sich fort durch die prächtige Allee Carrera de la Virgen.
Rasch stellen wir fest, dass die Mauren den Spaniern ein Erbe hinterlassen haben. Es ist die Vorliebe für Wasser als Teil der Architektur. Überall kann man prächtige Springbrunnen erleben und das Spiel des Wassers mit dem Licht verfolgen. Ein erwünschter Nebeneffekt ist die leichte Abkühlung der Umgebung durch das Wasser in dieser heißen Region.
Besonders an der Plaza del Campillo kann man es lange aushalten und viele Menschen nutzen diesen Platz zur Erholung. Direkt anschließend liegt das Viertel Realejo, eines der Altstadtviertel Granadas.
Über der Calle Acerra del Darro erreichen wir die Calle Reyes Catolicos, eine wichtige Einkaufsmeile in Granada. Die relativ enge Straße ist in den Sommermonaten mit Leinenplanen überspannt, um Schatten zu spenden.
Eine Methode die wir auch noch in anderen Städten Spanien gesehen haben wie z. B. Toledo. Ein weitere Besonderheit ist uns in Granada bewusst geworden. Hier fuhren bei unserem Besuch bereits sehr viele Hybridautos, die sich üblicherweise in der Stadt rein elektrisch fortbewegten. Dies hat bedeutenden Einfluss auf die Luftqualität in einer so verkehrsreichen Stadt. Andere Länder sollten sich umgehend daran ein Beispiel nehmen!
An der Plaza del Carmen befindet sich das Tourismusbüro und der Stadtrat. Weiter passieren wir die Plaza Isabel la Catolica und die Plaza Nueva.
Sehenswert ist das Gebäude des ehemaligen Obersten Gerichts Andalusiens das Real Chancillería de Granada. Hier verschwindet der Darro im Untergrund, bevor er in den Rio Genil mündet. Das Tal des Darro ist sehr markant durch seine ihn überspannenden Steinbrücken und es erlaubt einen schönen Ausblick auf die Alhambra. Während wir bei einem Frühstück eine kleine Rast einlegen beobachten wir Touristen mit Segways.
Wir lassen uns von der Bequemlichkeit anstecken und nehmen ein Taxi zur Iglesia de san Nicolás, wo es eine wunderbare Aussichtsplattform gibt, den Mirador San Nicolás. Von hier aus hat man den besten Ausblick auf die Alhambra und kann diese in ihrer gesamten Dimension bewundern, aber auch auf das ursprünglich arabische Viertel.
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Visiting Alhambra in Granada, Spain
Come join us as we visit the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. Some places or attractions you visit don't live up to the hype; however, the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء) certainly does and having an opportunity to see its splendor from afar and up close is one of the greatest travel moment we've experienced in recent memory. As impressive as the Alhambra is from certain lookout points in Granada it is once you enter its grounds up close and person that you have a real appreciation for the intricate details and sheer size of the place. Our biggest suggestion when visiting the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء) is to give yourself plenty of time to take it all in. It is an attraction that is so impressive and massive that spending anything less than half a day does not do it justice.
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Good morning guys. As you can tell from the way we are dressed it is fill in the blank cold this morning. We're really excited to be exploring the Alhambra here in Granada. We are up bright and early. We sure are. We have tickets for 10 am to visit the Nasrid Palaces but we've come in early. We're going to have a look around visit the gardens. There is two reasons why we decided to come so early this morning. And it was actually minus temperatures this morning. That is why I'm dressed the way we are. We have our hats, we have our toques and we have our scarves on. Apparently there is the best light in the morning. And you beat the crowds a little bit. Let's do this.
The Alhambra is one of the most impressive sights in all of Spain and it receives over 2 million tourists every year. This complex of palaces, gardens and fortresses once formed the citadel that was part of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, which was the last Muslim dynasty to rule along the Iberian Peninsula from the years 1230 to 1492.
The Nasrid Palaces are a collection of rooms, courtyards, and spaces that were used for business, administration, and for private living quarters.
The architecture is characterized by its carved arabic inscriptions, its intricate cedar wood ceilings, and its colourful tiles arranged in geometric patterns.
Inside the Nasrid Palaces, we visited the Court of the Myrtles, whose key feature is a pool fed by two marble fountains. Not only did this help cool the palace, but it also acted as a symbol of power since water was usually in short supply.
From there we continued to the Hall of Ambassadors, which is the largest room in the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء). This was the grand reception room where the sultan’s throne was located. One of the most impressive aspects of this room is the carved wooden ceiling, which is a representation of the Seven Heavens of the Islamic Paradise.
Our next stop was the Palace of Charles the V, which stands out from the rest of the constructions at the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء). Construction of this palace was ordered by Charles the V who was Holy Roman Emperor at the time. He wanted to establish his residence close to the Alhambra palaces, though there is no evidence he ever lived here.
There was still plenty left to see in the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء), so our next stop was the Alcazaba. This is the oldest part of the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء) which was built as a stronghold for surveillance and defence. We climbed up the two towers, which offer some of the best views of Granada.
And that’s pretty much a wrap for our visit to the Alhambra (الْحَمْرَاء). We only spent a half day touring the grounds, but you could easily spend a full day there - especially if you visit in the spring or summer once the gardens are already in bloom. Our parting tips for the Alhambra are to visit with plenty of time, and to wear comfortable shoes because you will be walking around a lot! That’s it for now, and we’ll see you in the next video.
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