Granada Walks and Walking Routes: Albaicin 1
This easy linear walk is 2.72km long and starts at the top of the Albaicin. It is a downhill walk, dropping from 768m to 689m. To get to the starting point, catch a C1 (weekends and holidays) or C2 bus from Gran Via or Plaza Nueva and get off at the San Cristobal stop (see granada buses).
Click on the icons to see photos and there is more information below.
You can download the track for Android, Garmin, iPhone, Google Earth, etc. from Wikiloc.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WALK
viewpoint - views of the Alhabra - Sierra Nevada - Granada
This circular, small viewpoint has good views of the Alhambra, Sierra Nevada and Granada. You can also see some of the old city walls which used to surround the Albaicin quarter. The C2 bus stops directly opposite.
square - shops - market - restaurants - bars
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.
GRANADAINFO recommends: Casa Pasteles
monument
This defensive gateway was built in the 12th century to access and defend the historic Albaicin quarter. It is one of the entrances through the old city walls which used to surround the entire Albaicin, some of which still exist today. The Spanish word pesas means weights and it is thought that incorrect weights which had been confiscated were stored here.
square - church - mosque - restaurants - bars - water cistern
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.
GRANADAINFO recommends: Bar Kiki 
square - church - restaurants - bars
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.
More information about bars and restaurants
GRANADAINFO recommends: Bar Lara - Meson El Yunque
street - teashops - souvenirs
This street is full of Moroccan teashops and souvenir shops.
GRANADAINFO recommends: Palacio Nazari - Alfaguara - Kasbah
cathedral - royal chapel
This 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.
More information about Cathedral - More information about Royal Chapel
square - flower stalls - bars - restaurants
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.
More information about Plaza Bib-Rambla
GRANADAINFO recommends: Cafetería Alhambra