Highlights of Granada: El Albaicin (Part 1)

Greetings to all,

In Granada, the "Albaicin" is one of the most interesting regions of the city. When one enters this region, one can get a glimpse into the past through its cobblestone streets, narrow streets and historic buildings.  A website from Granada describes the Albaicin in this way:

"El Albaicín is the old Moorish quarter of the city. It's located on a hill facing the Alhambra and there are dramatic views of this area from the palace's famous rose gardens. The Zirid Monarchs first established their court here in the 11th century although little remains from this era today, apart from some crumbling remains of the wall (including the section which used to encircle the Albaicín and the gates of El Arco de las Pesas, Monaita and Elvira).

The Church of San Nicolás is well worth the steep hike through the Albaicin to marvel at the view of the Alhambra and the Generalife with the Sierra Nevada backdrop. Bill Clinton recently re-visited this spot whilst on a trip to Spain as apparently he had been there once in his student days and had never forgotten the magnificent vista. Nearby is the Church of San Salvador located on the site of the Great Mosque of Granada with a courtyard and Arab font whilst almost directly in front of is the church of San Juan de los Reyes still with its original minaret dating from the Nasrids in the 13th century." (http://www.andalucia.com/cities/granada/albaicin.htm).


Enjoy the photos below.