TRIPS
Updated Wednesday, March 27, 2024-00:15
Route Following the lost footprint of Las Sinsombrero, the best guided tour of Madrid
Ranking The 10 beaches with the calmest waters in Europe (and two are Spanish)
Granada can boast of having the largest number of
viewpoints in all of Andalusia
(and much of Spain), more than 50. An infinite number of postcards to immortalize a city that breathes
history and culture
. The classic of San Nicolás (essential, yes) is joined by many more, but this is one of the most famous, especially since
Bill Clinton
said in 1997 that he had enjoyed
"the best sunset"
of his life there. But there are lesser-known treasures in the city that invite you to fall in love with it again and again.
There's a reason
Alejandro Dumas
said : "The truth is, madam, I'm beginning to think that there is an even greater pleasure than seeing Granada. And that is seeing it again." Absolutely fascinating corners from which you can enjoy, probably,
one of the most beautiful cities on the planet.
Not for nothing, there are viewpoint routes in Granada so you can visit them all and not miss the detail of every postcard, every snapshot that the Andalusian city offers.
Panoramic from the San Cristóbal viewpoint.
Through the Albaicín, with its viewpoints of the Cruz de Rauda, the aforementioned one of San Nicolás, that of San Cristóbal or that of San Miguel Alto. From Sacromonte, with La Chumbera, La Abadía,
Placeta de la Lomilla
or the path of the same name. Staying with any of them specifically is really complicated. You should also get to know the Andalusian city from
the Cuesta de los Chinos
or look out at the Lola viewpoint or the San José Cemetery.
Others are perhaps less popular because they are less known, but this does not take away one bit of their beauty. As an example,
Alixares
stands out , where you can get a good panoramic view from
Paseo del Salón towards the Sierra
, such as the Ronda, Zaidín and part of Genil districts. A quiet place with few visitors.
View from the Albaicín.
There is also an almost forgotten corner called
the Torreón viewpoint
. It is certainly away from ordinary tourist routes as it is located on the university campus of
La Cartuja,
which makes it an even more genuine place. It is a small temple that was once part of some Jesuit facilities from the 19th century. Although it is possible that its historical legacy goes further, since in Roman times it was an area of pottery (ceramic kilns). The latest
archaeological investigations
have confirmed the existence of an almunia or rural palace from the Nasrid period.
The terrace of the Alhambra Palace hotel.
Although speaking of Nasrid palaces, perhaps contemplating the city from one of them with views that are difficult to match is the factor that makes the difference in an unforgettable visit. The
Alhambra Palace
hotel , with its
panoramic terrace,
gives anyone who wants to visit it a lavish panorama. Watching the Sierra Nevada sunset with a glass of wine or the sun rising over the rooftops and bell towers in silence with a coffee are unique experiences. It would be difficult to imagine a
better scenario.
Francisco de Icaza was already clear when he said that "there is nothing in life like the pain of being blind in Granada."
You can follow
El Mundo Viajes
on
,
and