Albaycín andalusí neighborhood
Discover the most beautiful neighbourhood, a must see because of its spectacular view points and its exceptional heritage, culture, and legends…




Albaycín world Heritage Site with the most beautiful viewpoints in the town
Complete tour of the Albaycín from the viewpoint of San Cristóbal in the upper part of the neighbourhood until Plaza Nueva in the lower part, walking through typical, beautiful, and hidden streets. The neigbourhood preserves its Arabic traces and the Alhambra is a must see for all travellers in Granada.
Discover the most beautiful neigbourhood in the town, the advanced culture of the muslims, which was the most superior in the world in those times.
Why this culture was the most advanced?. How did the Catholic Monarcs win de war?. How was their way of life and their religion?.
Enjoy the wonderful fragrances of the “carmenes” of Albaycín “typical muslim houses”, its pleasant squares full of bars and terraces, its amazing views and incredible history full of intrigues and legends.
History, charm and legend in the most beautiful town!!
Important
- Meeting point: Mirador de San Cristóbal
- Do not forget:
- Comfortable shoes
- Cap or hat
- Sunscreen (salvo nocturnas)
- Water
- We can adapt the visit for families or schools with children between 10 and 14 years
Recommendations
Meeting point: Mirador de San Cristóbal
How to get: We recommend taking a taxi. Please note that parking in the historic center is difficult and expensive and the tour ends in the city center far from the place where it starts
Radiotaxi Granada: 958 280 000
Public transport
From the city center we recommend walking 15 min to the bus stop located at Jardines del Triunfo. Another possibility is to take a bus, all buses pass through Gran Vía and Jardines del Triunfo
Bus stop N8 Avda. Del Hospicio, by Jardines del Triunfo
Bus schedule Monday to Saturday: Every half hour from 7:30 to 22:30
Bus shedule Sunday and fridays: 9:30 – 11:30 – 13:30 – 15:30 – 18:30 – 20:30 – 22:30
More info click: http://www.transportesrober.com/transporte/horn.php?ln=N8
Buses Rober customer service: 958 22 04 50.
- Meeting point: Mirador de San Cristóbal
- Location: Albaycín high part
- Duration: 2:30 horas
- Itinerary:
- San Cristóbal
- San Bartolomé
- Plaza Larga
- Iglesia del Salvador
- San Nicolás
- Plaza San Miguel Bajo
- Plaza Nueva
- Time: All year