Best places: Tourist attractions in Granada, Spain

👍👍 Hands down one of the best flamenco shows I've been to. There's a bar along the side to enjoy a glass of wine or beer before the show starts. The venue is small, so most seats have a good view. We had the pleasure of meeting the stars of the show, they were such incredible people.

👍👍 It's Easter time. Leaving Almunecar heading to Rio Jate valley, we leave the main road for a winding road climbing the mountain sideways in the greenery. We brake and give way to a chameleon swaying across the asphalt ribbon towards its favourite bush. "It's a repopulation area" we will learn shortl...

Medieval complex housing palaces, carved Moorish throne room & cloistered courtyards with fountains.

Opulent Moorish-style courtyards, reception halls & royal quarters at the heart of the Alhambra.

Ancient Muslim palace with elegant ornamental gardens featuring pools, courtyards & vibrant blooms.

Alhambra's Moorish palace & courtyard of the lions, with famed decorative fountain & water system.

Bustling, picturesque square on an elevated hilltop, best known for dramatic sunset views.

👍👍 Refreshing green flowering part of Alhambra. Prepare to walk a lot. labyrinths, waterfalls, endless beds of blooming flowers, manicured tree arrangements, walls with tall towers. it is a prime spot for watching the sunset over Alhambra. Free entrance.

👍👍 Located in the hills above Nerja and on the doorstep of the Sierras de Tejada, Almijara, and Alhama - Frigiliana is perhaps the best known of the famous white villages in Andalucia. It's an easy day trip from places such as Malaga or other spots along the Costa del Sol or also a great place to spen...

👍👍 This is a really cool place. Most science parks or zoos look run down, but this one is really well kept! The monkeys and birds are also free and can go where you are walking, so you can get really close. The aquarium is also very impressive! Definitely worth a visit and good fun both kids and adults...

Chapel tomb of a sainted capuchin monk, with exhibits on his life & work for the poor in Granada.

Sand-colored 1500s monastery known for its lavish golden baroque interiors, plus vibrant marbles.

19th-century home offering landscaped gardens with statues, fountains & sweeping valley views.

Hilltop remains of a medieval fortress, including an abbey with an audio-visual history exhibit.

Panoramic scenic views are offered from this observation deck, a popular destination at sunset.

Centuries-old, cobblestone plaza popular for its views of the famous medieval palace, Alhambra.

18th-century church features stunning Baroque details, frescoes & a soaring, embellished dome.

Built in the 1600s & with an ornate interior, this church is home to the city's venerated saint.

👍 Picturesque white village, typifying those in the Las Alpujarras part of the Sierra Nevadas. Trades off tourism, but not spoiled. Abundant cafes, bars & restaurants. Local crafts & wares available. Friendly & welcomes the visits.

👍👍 You can walk there every day and never get tired