5 luxury plans to do in Granada

If you have to choose which cities have the most attractions in Spain, without a doubt at the top is Grenada.

Therefore it should not surprise you that it is a city that is always part of the travel plans of foreign tourists arriving in Spain.

Without a doubt, the great tourist attraction of this Andalusian city is located in the Alhambra, But getaway to Granada It offers much more than a mere visit to this great monument that is an exponent of Muslim art.

It had been many years since I had visited the city, but I recently had the opportunity to return, also on the trip in which I have dedicated the most time to getting to know it in depth...and I loved it.

Luxury plans in Granada

In order to plan your own getaway, I will highlight below 5 luxury plans to do on your trip to Granada.

See the Alhambra from the Albaicín

Without a doubt the best way to have a first contact with the city of Granada is to go to its most traditional neighborhood, that of Albaicín, to climb its steep streets and see from one of its viewpoints the impressive scene of the Alhambra with Sierra Nevada in the background.

Apart from seeing the palaces and the Carmen is, typical Granada houses with small orchards, corners that you will find on your way up Albaicín, you must reach, without a doubt, the best and most popular enclave of this neighborhood, the Saint Nicholas' lookout.

Located next to the church of the same name and the New Mosque, the only Muslim temple that maintains its use in Granada, the Saint Nicholas' lookout It is the place where, yes, tourists gather every day to see the sunset.

But I assure you that it is a luxurious image that will remain forever in your retina.

Visit the Alhambra and the Generalife

Of course, go to Granada and not visit the Alhambra It is as if you had not traveled to this city in Andalusia.

It is a luxury that in the 21st century we can see a monument of the majesty of the Alhambra of Granada, a palatial complex with incredible artistic corners whose origins date back to a military site from the 10th century.

From attraction of the Alhambra The fact is that it already receives 2,5 million visitors a year, a monument only surpassed in Spain by the Holy Family of Barcelona.

And for years now the number of visitors per day has been limited to 8.000 people, so for visit the Alhambra It is essential that you book your tickets in advance of your trip, or better yet, that you sign up for a tour.

On your walk through the Alhambra you must visit its most famous corners, such as the Alcazaba, Generalife palace and, above all, the Nasrid palaces with its spectacular Courtyard of the Lions.

Follow the footsteps of the Catholic Monarchs

Did you know that in Granada the Catholic kings?

Indeed, from a historical point of view, in addition to the great Muslim monument that is the Alhambra, you will have the opportunity to visit the Pantheon of the Catholic Monarchs.

You won't find it in it Granada cathedral, building that they ordered to be built and which is considered the first Renaissance monument in Spain, but in the Royal chapel, a building attached to the cathedral and inside which is the crypt where you can see the tombs of the Catholic Monarchs.

Stay in a comfortable hotel

For a trip to be round it is important to ensure good and comfortable accommodation.

In Granada you have many options by type of accommodation, from central hotels to tourist apartments, as well as by location, both in the most popular neighborhoods and in the most modern area.

But if you are looking for luxury accommodation at a reasonable price, I will tell you that on a recent trip to participate in a seminar I chose to stay in one of the most outstanding hotels in Granada.

And for this I located one of the Barceló Group hotels in Granada, where said group offers three alternatives, and I stayed in the Barceló Granada Congress, a five-star hotel located in the heart of the city, very close to the monumental center, with functional but very comfortable facilities.

Live the exoticism of Granada

One of the surprises during my trip to Granada was exoticism of the city with a large arabic atmosphere.

You live this not only during your walk through the Albaicín and, of course, the visit of the Alhambra, but when it comes to go for tapas or eat

In addition to the places where you can taste the typical Andalusian food, you also find many options to try the food and arabic specialties.

To highlight the typical arabic pastry what you can taste in the area of ​​the Calderería Nueva street, also known as the tea shop street due to the presence of numerous establishments where you can try a typical Arabic mint tea.

And the best way to complete your exotic day in Granada is to go to bathe in an Arab hamman.

I will tell you that during your visit of the city's monuments you will be able to see the remains of a 19th century arabic hamman, but if you go to Hamman Al Andalus You can live the experience of a luxurious Arab bath in facilities with beautiful Mudejar decoration.

In short, the best way to complete your luxury plans in Granada.