Eight places to watch the sunset from in Granada
After a day of guided tours, tapas and shopping in the souk, Granada still has more to offer. Its intricate layout is great for exercising your legs and whetting your appetite, but also makes for some stunning sunsets that you can admire from different locations – high up or at ground level – as the day winds down.
On the way to the Alhambra, Carmen de los Mártires offers a more peaceful way to end the day, away from the usual hustle and bustle. The light reflects gently in the water of the fountains and on the feathers of the peacocks roaming the gardens. Image credit: Getty Images.
Visiting the neighbourhood of Sacromonte is not only a fine opportunity to listen to some authentic flamenco – its elevated location offers breathtaking views of the city. Image credit: Alamy.
The San Cristóbal vantage point requires a good bit of hill-climbing in the Albaicín district. but you’ll be more than rewarded when you witness a glorious sunset at its circular wall. Image credit: Getty Images.
Young people and alternative, boho types meet up in Placeta Cristo de las Azucenas at day’s end to hang out, juggle, chat or just enjoy the last rays of sunshine. Image credit: Alamy.
Choose one of the many Albaicín restaurants with a balcony facing the Alhambra so you can enjoy an outstanding meal with a view to the palace. Image credit: Getty Images.
Views from the River Genil and Humilladero Square include more of the cityscape, taking in the modern architecture of the Convention Centre, Science Park and the Caja Granada cultural centre. Image credit: Getty Images.
To escape the din of the city, Dehesa del Generalife offers several hiking trails. After an energising bike ride or hike, Aljibe de la Lluvia is a great spot for a rest. Image credit: Alamy.
To immerse yourself in Granada’s nightlife, Paseo de los Tristes is a popular place, filled with groups of friends, tourists and families, all dressed in their finest, out to enjoy some of the city’s traditional tapas. Image credit: Alamy.
On the way to the Alhambra, Carmen de los Mártires offers a more peaceful way to end the day, away from the usual hustle and bustle. The light reflects gently in the water of the fountains and on the feathers of the peacocks roaming the gardens. Image credit: Getty Images.
