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GRANADA GUIDE ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Alhambra The Royal Chapel of Granada / La Capilla Real de Granada A F One of the largest and certainly most beautiful castles in the world. The An amazing jewel of architecture in the very heart of Granada. The chapel mighty Alhambra built by the Moors in the 14th century is a real gem, a is also a mausoleum – the last resting place of the Catholic Monarch of definite must-see. Spain. A must-see. C/ Real de la Alhambra s/n, 18009 Granada, Spain Calle Oficios 1, 18001 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.17682, W3.59023 GPS: N37.17583, W3.59893 Phone: Phone: +34 902 441 221 +34 958 22 78 48 Granada Cathedral / Catedral de Granada Navas Street / Calle Navas B G The majestic church presents a breath-taking display of interior decora- A narrow street full of character, lined with picturesque buildings, tapas tions lead by the magnificent pipe organ. bars and cafés, it is an ideal place for a pleasant stroll. Plaza Pasiegas S/N, 18001 Granada, Spain Calle Navas, 18009 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.17622, W3.59950 GPS: N37.17347, W3.59782 Generalife Albayzín H C The beautiful and peaceful gardens crafted centuries ago with such care is Also a UNESCO site, the charming district retains its Moorish feel with the located in the Alhambra complex. Take a minute to rest here. narrow winding streets and picturesque white-washed buildings. C/ Real de la Alhambra S/N, 18009 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.17799, W3.59631 GPS: N37.17573, W3.58466 Phone: +34 902 888 001 New Square / Plaza Nueva D This spacious square is both the geographical and the social centre of Elvira Street / Calle Elvira I Granada. A great place to relax, enjoy lunch or dinner or just meet friends. Another one of Granada's characteristic picturesque streets with unimagin- Plaza Nueva, 18010 Granada, Spain able charm located in the very heart of the city. GPS: N37.17677, W3.59623 Calle de Elvira, 18010 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.17776, W3.59764 San Nicolas Gazebo / Mirador de San Nicolas E San Jeronimo Convent / Monasterio de San Jeronimo The views from up here are simply amazing, you will find none other like J this in Granada. Located in a quaint and pleasant neighborhood. This impressive, awe-inspiring convent is a precious example medieval Spanish architecture. Absolutely worth visiting. Camino Nuevo de San Nicolás 7, 18010 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.18092, W3.59319 Calle Gran Capitán, 18001 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.17911, W3.60376 2 3 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Cartuja Monastery / Monasterio de la Cartuja Church of St. Ann / Iglesia de Santa Ana K O A palace of unbelieavable beauty. The interior is so decorated you don't A unique church in the sense that it combines Christian and Islamic as- know what to admire first. The exterior is also wonderful, with peaceful pects. Its belltower was originally the minaret of a former mosque on that gardens surrounding it. site. Paseo Cartuja S/N, 18011 Granada C/ Santa Ana 1, 18009 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.19233, W3.59976 GPS: N37.17733, W3.59472 Phone: Phone: +34 958 161 932 +34 958 225 004 Daro Road / Carrera del Darro Sacromonte Abbey / Abadia del Sacromonte L P An ancient street, one of the oldest in Granada running alongside the A fascinating site situated on the side of the "sacred mountain" full of caves river and the hill of Alhambra, lined with beautiful 16th and 17th century (It's possible to take one of them to enter the abbey). houses. 4 Camino del Sacromonte, 18080 Granada, Spain Carrera del Darro, 18010 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.18357, W3.57699 GPS: N37.17829, W3.59299 Phone: +34 958 22 1445 Basilica of St. John of God / Basilica San Juan de Dios M Even standing outside the basilica its sheer beauty will speak to you. But Arab Baths of Granada / Baños Arabes de Granada Q once you step inside, the interior will take your breath away completely. So Bathe in history. Literally. The spa is amazing from architectural and cul- much gold everywhere! tural point of view, but the procedures offered are simply heavenly. C/ San Juan de Dios 19-23, 18001 Granada, Spain Santa Ana 16, 18009 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.18088, W3.60269 GPS: N37.17713, W3.59518 Phone: Phone: +34 958 275 700 +34 902 33 33 34 Caldereria Street / Calle Calderería Santo Domingo Church / Iglesia de Santo Domingo N R This lovely street lined by Teterias – Arab-style teahouses – has a character- This site has a lot of history that goes along with it. After all you can see it istic oriental vibe. Don't miss it during your tour of the old town. in the mix of Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. Calle Calderería Nueva, 18010 Granada, Spain Calle del Aguado 2, 18009 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.17791, W3.59662 GPS: N37.17310, W3.59475 Phone: +34 958 227 331 4 5 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Carmen de los Martires Gardens / Carmen de los Martires Casa de los Pisa S W These beautiful gardens located directly beneath the Alhambra soothe the It is said that the Saint John of God died in this house. The building is fasci- soul simply walking through them and watching the lush vegetation. nating enough by itself though, and you'll find an interesting art exhibition inside. GPS: N37.17560, W3.59243 Calle de Convalecencia, 1, 18010 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.17760, W3.59543 Phone: Granada Bullring / Plaza de Toros de Granada T +34 958 222 144 Andalusia is the home of bull-fighting, so if you're not squeamish, visiting the bullring is a must! Casa de Castril Avenida Doctor Olóriz 14, 18012 Granada, X This enchanting renaissance palace houses an interesting exhibiton dis- GPS: N37.18907, W3.60786 playing archeological finds from prehistory and the Moorish period. Carrera del Darro 41, 18010 Granada, Spain Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows / Basilica de Nuestra GPS: N37.17865, W3.59173 U Senora de las Angustias Phone: This beautiful church boasts a magnificent coloured marble altar. Worth +34 958 22 56 03 visiting during sight-seeing in Granada's old town. C/ Carrera del Genil 42, 18005 Granada, Spain Royal Hospital of Granada / Hospital Real Y GPS: N37.16999, W3.59671 This wonderful Renaissance palace with its splendid courtyard once served Phone: as a lunatic asylum. Today it is the main building of the university. +34 958 225 971 Avenida del Hospicio, 18010 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.18468, W3.60068 Santa Isabel la Real Convent / Convento de Santa Isabel la Real Phone: V A 16th century monatery situated in a calm and peaceful part of the town. +34 958 243 025 The convent was built on the site of a former mosque, an occurence so typical for Granada. Bella y Bestia Tapas Bar / Bella y Bestia Z Calle Santa Isabel la Real 15, 18010 Granada, Spain If you want to try out tapas, the Andalusian specialty snacks, then go here. GPS: N37.18072, W3.59594 The portions are massive! Great place. Phone: +34 958 27 78 36 Calle Carcel Baja 14, 18010 Granada, Spain GPS: N37.17136, W3.60272 Phone: +34 958 229 812 6 7 ACTIVITIES.