Granada’s Albaycin (Albaicín) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site Declared a UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 1984, the Albayzín (or Albaicín) is the old Moorish quarter of Granada. It is built up on a hillside facing the Alhambra and is characterized by steep steps, white-washed alleys and buildings, churches, quaint plazas, and dramatic viewpoints. […]
Travel Guide to the Alhambra (Granada)
Travel Guide to the Alhambra (Granada) – Spain’s most visited attraction Granada is home to the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Spain’s most visited historical attraction. It is incredible, with palaces, gardens, fortress walls, as well as an amazing location looking over the city of Granada. Lots of tips that you need to […]
The Basilica of San Juan de Dios – Granada’s best kept secret
The Basilica of San Juan de Dios – Granada’s best kept secret It’s easy for sights to be overlooked in Granada, a city overwhelmed by the Alhambra and the Albayzin. After seeing these two UNESCO sites, most people wander the Old Town and usually visit the Granada Cathedral. But walk 10 minutes and you’ll find […]
