This easy, linear route is 2.72km long and starts at the top of the Albaicin. It is a downhill walk, dropping from 768m to 689m, and explores a number of miradors and plazas.
The walk starts at Mirador San Cristobal, a circular, small viewpoint with excellent views of the Alhambra, Sierra Nevada and Granada. To get to the starting point, you can catch a C1 (weekends and holidays) or C2 bus from Gran Via or Plaza Nueva and get off at the San Cristobal stop. From the Mirador, you can also see some of the old city walls which used to surround the Albaicin quarter. We then walk through some of the typical streets in the Albaicín to Plaza Larga. This vibrant square has a fruit and vegetable market here every morning. The bars then set up their tables and chairs for outside eating, serving tapas, meals and snacks. On Saturday mornings there is also a flower market. There are lots of small shops nearby.
We then go through Arco de las Pesas and on to Mirador San Nicolas. This viewpoint has fantastic views of the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada mountains. The recently built mosque is nearby. There are bars and restaurants serving tapas, meals and snacks. The simple 16th-century Mudejar church was built on the site of a mosque and was rebuilt following a fire in 1932 and the Spanish civil war. The large water cistern is one of 27 that still exist and which used to provide water for the neighbourhood and was in use until the 20th century.
We follow the road just below the Mirador on to Plaza San Miguel Bajo. There are bars and restaurants in the square serving tapas, meals and snacks. The San Miguel church dates back to 1501 and was built on the site of a former mosque.
We then make our way down through more of the typical Albaicín streets to the centre via Calle Caldereria Nueva, a street full of Moroccan teashops and souvenir shops.
We cross the Gran Vía and walk past Granada Cathedral, The cathedral was built on the site of a former mosque and was designed by a number of architects including Diego de Siloé and Alonso Cano. Building started in 1523. Since it took over 180 years to complete, it therefore includes a variety of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. The Royal Chapel is next to the cathedral.
From here we walk to our final destination and the end of the walk: Plaza Bib-Rambla. This square is in the centre of Granada. There are various stalls selling flowers and plants and others selling local produce. Around the edge are a number of bars and restaurants, serving tapas, meals and snacks.
| Distance | 2.721 km |
| Duration | 0 hours 43 minutes GPX ------ 0 hours 42 mins (Naismith) |
| Total Climb | 8 m |
| Highest Point | 771 m |
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