How to Visit Granada Day 2
In December 2021 / January 2022 we made a 10-day trip to Andalusia. Granada was our second stop in South of Spain right after Seville and a 1-day trip to Cordoba.
This article is for the day 2 where we will stroll around the Andalusian monuments, the gipsy quarter and all the viewpoints.
We tried making sense of this itinerary in order to avoid going back and forth. This guide is based not on the way we did it but on how we would have like to do it. But as always, we didn’t plan, and we had to adapt.
We will assume you stay in the same area as us at La Tinaja del Realejo But you can easily adapt the starting point based on your accommodation.
If you need more detail about Granada, you can read our ultimate guide
Table of Contents
Mapping the day
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Things to do in Granada
Corral del Carbón
You can start the day by visiting the Corral del Carbon which is part of the Andalusian monument but with a free entrance, it used to be a Moorish-style residence. Constructed in the 14th century, it was used as a storehouse and point of sale for wheat, as well as accommodation for the merchants who brought it to Granada.
Plaza Nueva & Iglesia de San Gil y Santa Ana
From there, head to Plaza Nueva, one of the nicest squares in Granada due to the San Gil y Santa Ana Chruch around it. The church was closed but made such a sight for the plaza.
El Bañuelo
Then For 5€ you can get a ticket than allow you access to the Andalusian monument (El Bañuelo, Palacio Dar al-Horra and Casa Horno Del Oro). Which are all on the planning today.
El Bañuelo is an ancient and well-preserved Arab bath. Built in the 11th century it was a place where people would not only clean themselves but also socialize and conduct business
Casa Horno Del Oro
Next stop will be the small Nasrid house with one floor, it’s a cool place to visit as it is included in the Andalusian monuments tickets and allow you to see how where houses in the Moorish era.
Sacromonte
Let’s keep on with the gipsy neighbourhood of Sacromonte. Famous for its troglodyte houses, called “cuevas”. There you can also enjoy a beautiful walk through this unique area, some top views of the Alhambra and even some flamenco show if you feel like it.
Mirador de San Nicolás
There are lots of Mirador or viewpoint in Granada and they all stand for an amazing view of the Alhambra and the city. San Nicolas is the most famous one.
Mirador Placeta de Carvajales
Now let’s make a Viewpoint Crawl, going from one to the other to get more and more views. As well as exploring the beautiful north part of the city.
Palacio Dar al-Horra
And to finish with the Andalusian Monument the Dar al-Horra Palace. Also known as the home of the honest, it was part of the large palace of Zirid King Badis. Its upper floor offers an amazing view of the Alhambra. Most probably our favourite one.
Mirador Ojo de Granada
Now on you way back to town, you can pop by the smaller viewpoint.
Alternative Route
If you find that you still have some time and that it is not too late, you can use the alternative route from Sacromonte to visit the Saint Michael and San Cristobal Viewpoint before going back on the itinerary.
Where to Stay
- (€): Apartamento moderno en el céntrico Barrio ‘El Realejo’ de Granada
- (€€): La Tinaja del Realejo
- (€€€): Mirador del Zenete
We personally stayed at La Tinaja del Realejo, the apartment was really nice and super well located. We couldn’t ask for more. Only it could get a bit noisy at night due to the proximity of the street. But it is hard to get everything. We still strongly recommend this one.
Hacer la vista gord (To do the fat view) – To turn a blind eye
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