What to do and see in Province of Granada, Andalucia: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

October 23, 2021 Yuk Petri

There’s an Arabic inscription that captures the essence of Granada in a few words: “There is nothing so sad as to be blind in Granada.” The perspicacity of this declaration becomes obvious as soon as you penetrate the austere walls of the Alhambra and take in the full majesty of the architecture, carvings and fountains of the Nasrid palaces. Your ticket (which should be bought well in advance following the instructions on the attraction’s website) also affords entry to the Renaissance Palace of Carlos V and to the exquisite gardens of the Generalife. If you are celebrating a special event, or are in the market for a splurge, you can stay in the lovely Parador, right on site. Make your way down into the city via the atmospheric old quarter of the Albaicin, with its tiny craft shops and restaurants, and head for the Cathedral and Royal Chapel. Also plan a visit to the crypt for the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the instigators of Spain’s imperial adventures to the New World and beyond. It’s worth making the short journey out of town to visit the Monasterio Cartuja, a fabulous Carthusian monastery in the baroque style. Admirers of the poet Lorca should make the effort to visit the Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, about 11 miles from the city centre.
Restaurants in Province of Granada

1. Nasrid Palaces

Calle Real De La Alhambra, 18009 Granada Spain +34 958 02 79 71 http://www.alhambra-patronato.es/index.php/Patronato-Alhambra/1450/0
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5.0 based on 567 reviews

Nasrid Palaces

Reviewed By stinkwink - Sydney, Australia

In 2017 we already visited Alhambra but weren't able to get a ticket for the Nasrid Palaces. Now, two years later on, we tried again, and it was nearly the second failure. When long months ago the planned holiday in Granada I wanted to buy the ticket to this desired place, the only availability was Nasrid Palaces Private Guided Tour with Tickets Operator: Granada Tours a Pie. 110 euro per person. You can imagine my feelings. Since I'm writing this review, obviously I paid the 220 euros. We had a guide only for the two of us, and this ticket included the Alcazaba and the Generalife as well. Our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable, and told us interesting stories as well. It was a delightful 3 hours, but still, I would prefer something less fancy but for 20% of this money. The Nasrid Palaces were as extraordinary as I expected. Every minute more and more miracles were greeting us. The hall of the two sisters with its stunning ceiling, the Tower of the ladies with its reflecting pool, the Hall of the Kings (Sala de los Reyes) with its painted ceiling, there are so many uniquely beautiful places, and then I didn't even mention the Court of the Lions. Also when a water channel ran with small splashing water rays, in the middle of the yard and two colored flower beds on both sides. The Nasrid Palaces are offering so many pleasures to the eye, that at the end you feel, that you can't consume anymore.

2. Mirador de San Nicolas

Calle Espaldas a San Nicolas s/n, 18009 Granada Spain +34 958 53 96 97 http://www.lovegranada.com/places/mirador-san-nicolas/
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4.5 based on 12,666 reviews

Mirador de San Nicolas

Reviewed By LYNN8008 - Penang Island, Malaysia

Albayzin is famous for its charming surroundings, cobbled streets, whitewashed houses and tapas bars. We walked along the little Albayzin streets and climbed up some steep steps leading to Mirador de San Nicolas located in the Albayzin neighbourhood for a spectacular view of the Alhambra, the Generalife, the city at its feet, and the magnificent Sierra Nevada right behind!

3. Albayzin

On the Hillside Opposite the Alhambra, 08010 Granada Spain +34 637 38 65 63 http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/314/
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4.5 based on 8,591 reviews

Albayzin

Named a World Heritage Site, this is the old Moorish quarter of Granada.

Reviewed By Omer-Lavv - Greater London, United Kingdom

ALBAYZIN is a district in the historical city of Granada that retains its name and look from it’s Moorish past, when it was ruled by Muslims.The place has many places to see, colorful shops and restaurants to eat. Albayzin has narrow streets and has a hilly landscape. A good walk up to the top of Albayzin to see Palacio Dal al Hora, or “Mirador San Nicolas” provides a great opportunity for scenic views and an escape from busy streets of Granada for a breath of fresh air. It’s a very interesting place to wander about and see historic buildings and medieval looking streets like “Calle Elvira”, and in particular its steep off streets (with many colourful Arabic shops and restaurants), Calle Calderería, Puerta Elvira (Granada's city gate), Palacio Dar el Hora (residence of the last Moorish king's mother) and the one I really liked was" Mirrador San Nicolas"(A view point on the top with scenic views of Alhambra,Granada, especially during sunset, see my profile cover picture), along with many other attractions in this interesting place. Albayzin has a strong middle eastern feel and look in its streets with women selling Hina (Arabic tattos) for ladies and men doing Arabic calligraphy. We've been there twice and still can't get enough of this beautiful city with centuries of history attached to it.

4. Generalife

Generalife Realejo-San Matias, 18009 Granada Spain +34 958 22 09 12 http://www.alhambradegranada.org/en/info/placesandspots/thegeneralife.asp
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4.5 based on 11,267 reviews

Generalife

Reviewed By ANGELOV230 - Milan, Italy

Generalife Palace and gardens are separated from the rest of the Alhambra complex, and it takes 20 to 30 minutes walking through nice botanic gardens to get there from the area where Alcazaba, Palace of Carlos V and Palacios Nazaries are located. The gardens are very beautiful, with a lot of trees, flowers, water fountains where you can see frogs and dragonflies. However, the best part is the Generalife Palace, with stunning rooms with Arabic ornaments.

5. Las Alpujarras

Sierra Nevada National Park Spain +34 658 26 27 49 http://www.spain-holiday.com
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4.5 based on 289 reviews

Las Alpujarras

Andalusia's mountainous Alpujarra region features Spain's highest peak, Mulhacén, rising to a height of 3,478 meters. It provides perhaps the best walking and hiking country in Andalucia and boasts many picturesque villages for the less adventurous traveler.

Reviewed By marie19512013 - Otrokovice, Czech Republic

Last year, at the end of September we spent 5 days walking in the Alpujarras region. We visited Lanjaron, a spa centre, where we stayed in the hotel ESPANA. Also went to Treveléz, well-known for its mouthwatering curred ham jamon serrano. The village of Treveléz is the highest in mainland Spain, at 1,486m. The best of best was "Walk 6128": CAPILEIRA-BUBIÓN-PAMPANEIRA length: 3.8miles. It was a lovely sunny day, stunning views and amazing white villages.

6. Los Cahorros

Monachil, Sierra Nevada National Park Spain https://www.turgranada.es/en/ruta/los-cahorros-the-valley-of-the-climbers-2/
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4.5 based on 707 reviews

Los Cahorros

Reviewed By Monica_W1970 - Raleigh, United States

We hiked this on our own a few weeks after the area had received heavy rain. The river was high, the path was muddy near the village and slick in many spots. We had a blast negotiating our way up the gorge. This trail is not for anyone who struggles to crawl, or scamper along a cement wall holding onto metal grabs. There are multiple areas where you have to do both and I was glad the river wasn't any higher or we would have had difficulty in a few spots where you have to climb down into the river and step along the cement wall to stay on the trail. You'll want your hands free and good hiking shoes. When we got to the top of the trail we took a road around the edge of the canyon back into the village. This was not a interesting or as pretty as the gorge. If you have time you may want to go back along the river.

7. Museo Preindustrial de la Cana de Azucar

Avenida Marquesa de Esquilache 4 lateral de Casa de la Palma, 18600 Motril Spain +34 958 82 22 06 http://www.motril.es/index.php?id=153
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Museo Preindustrial de la Cana de Azucar

8. CENTRO DE INTERPRETACION ALHAMA DE GRANADA

Plaza los Presos 11, 18120, Alhama de Granada Spain +34 673 61 39 96 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/CIAGalhamadegranada/
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

CENTRO DE INTERPRETACION ALHAMA DE GRANADA

Es una Antigua Cárcel del S.XVII donde de una manera bastante amena podemos conocer la historia, las fiestas y las costumbres de Alhama. Tiene 6 salas y cada una de ellas dedicada a una parte de su historia. 1.- Sala de la Historia. 2.-Celda de Castigo 3.- Sala del Agua. 4.- Sala del Terremoto. 5.- Sala de Fiestas costumbres y tradiciones. 6.- Sala de audiovisuales. Ademas si así lo desean podrán sentir y ver el terremoto que prácticamente asoló la zona la noche de navidad.

9. Centro de Interpretacion Cuevas de Guadix

Plaza del Padre Poveda 33 Plaza, 18500 Guadix Spain +34 958 66 55 69 [email protected] http://mcicuevasdeguadix.blogspot.com/
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4.5 based on 348 reviews

Centro de Interpretacion Cuevas de Guadix

The Interpretation Centre is presented to the visitor as a starting point to visit the unique Barrio de las Cuevas of Guadix, where the visitor has the possibility of: 1º. Discovering the History and Evolution of the Barrio de Cuevas of Guadix,; 2º. Discovering the different uses and typologies of caves of that area and also travelling to other world places; 3º. Feeling the ways of life of these cave dwellings in a none-too-distant past, going back to the early XX century (1940s and 1950s), just before the modernity turned the Barrio de Cuevas into a modern neighbourhood. It is nowadays inhabited by more than 5000 people and it had all the services, ... 4º. Approaching to the traditions and handicrafts of the Barrio de Cuevas; 5º. Sharing the knowledge and the experience of the Pick-Masters of Caves and the building techniques; 6º. Being surprised by the features which makes this cave dwellings sustainable housings; 7º. Enjoying temporary exhibitions, ETC ...

Reviewed By 580helenc

Looking for a trip out of Granada that is a little different Guadix is perfect. The cave museum and a pleasant afternoon strolling around the area and taking on the spectacular vista from the mirador is a perfect escape. The museum is a treasure trove of how life was, facinating, it appeared to be run by the bar next door - we stopped there for lunch - good honest food and friendly service. The whole village area was friendly and welcoming

10. Playa de Cantarrijan

N-340 La Herradura, Almunecar Spain http://www.cantarrijan.com
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4.5 based on 268 reviews

Playa de Cantarrijan

Reviewed By charlizee78 - Nottingham, United Kingdom

We met this beach by chance and it is a paradise, its landscapes, sunset and its clean water. In the restaurant you eat very well, especially black rice.

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