Top Things to do in Andalucia
Things to do in Andalucia, Spain: The Best Historic Walking Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Andalucia, Spain including Barrio Santa Cruz, Mirador de San Nicolas, Conjunto Dolmenico De Los Gabrieles, Albayzin, Jewish Quarter (Juderia), Plaza del Triunfo, Avenida del Mar, Centro Historico de Canillas de Aceituno, Plaza de Ole, La Plaza de los Chinorros.
Restaurants in Andalucia
1. Barrio Santa Cruz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,818 reviews
The Barrio Santa Cruz used to be the Jewish quarter. The streets are narrow and form a labyrinth. It’s easy to get lost among the jasmine-scented streets… only to discover a convent or a palace or a hotel. Many of the palaces have wrought iron gates suitable for peeping into their beautiful patios. There are many small stores and some artisan shops, as well as good art galleries.
Reviewed By jbA5000PG - Holmes Chapel, United Kingdom
Quaint little streets, lots of interesting features and souvenir shops selling lots of local ceramics, tapas bar, flamenco shows, a must see visit .. all alleyway lead to the centre of Seville and the cathedral
2. Mirador de San Nicolas
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4.5 based on 12,666 reviews
Reviewed By LYNN8008 - Penang Island, Malaysia
Albayzin is famous for its charming surroundings, cobbled streets, whitewashed houses and tapas bars. We walked along the little Albayzin streets and climbed up some steep steps leading to Mirador de San Nicolas located in the Albayzin neighbourhood for a spectacular view of the Alhambra, the Generalife, the city at its feet, and the magnificent Sierra Nevada right behind!
3. Conjunto Dolmenico De Los Gabrieles
4. Albayzin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,591 reviews
Named a World Heritage Site, this is the old Moorish quarter of Granada.
Reviewed By Omer-Lavv - Greater London, United Kingdom
ALBAYZIN is a district in the historical city of Granada that retains its name and look from it’s Moorish past, when it was ruled by Muslims.The place has many places to see, colorful shops and restaurants to eat. Albayzin has narrow streets and has a hilly landscape. A good walk up to the top of Albayzin to see Palacio Dal al Hora, or “Mirador San Nicolas” provides a great opportunity for scenic views and an escape from busy streets of Granada for a breath of fresh air. It’s a very interesting place to wander about and see historic buildings and medieval looking streets like “Calle Elvira”, and in particular its steep off streets (with many colourful Arabic shops and restaurants), Calle Calderería, Puerta Elvira (Granada's city gate), Palacio Dar el Hora (residence of the last Moorish king's mother) and the one I really liked was" Mirrador San Nicolas"(A view point on the top with scenic views of Alhambra,Granada, especially during sunset, see my profile cover picture), along with many other attractions in this interesting place. Albayzin has a strong middle eastern feel and look in its streets with women selling Hina (Arabic tattos) for ladies and men doing Arabic calligraphy. We've been there twice and still can't get enough of this beautiful city with centuries of history attached to it.
5. Jewish Quarter (Juderia)
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4.5 based on 5,860 reviews
Reviewed By Lfed2014 - Alhaurin el Grande, Spain
We did a segway tour of Cordoba which included the Jewish Quarter. It's a great little maze of streets with hidden treasures around every corner. It is wonderful to see a historical area preserved
6. Plaza del Triunfo
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4.5 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Plaza del Triunfo is a beautiful public space. It is surrounded by a lot of history and that is seen in buildings like the Cathedral, the Real Alcazar, the Convent of the Encarnación and the lovely atmosphere of the square itself. Its name goes back to the 18th century and is connected to the Portuguese capital Lisbon. When a devastating and powerful earthquake hit Lisbon, it was felt in Seville. At that very moment, according to tradition, worshippers were inside the Cathedral, during Mass. Undeterred, they went outside on to the square, where the Mass continued. Seville, as it turned out escaped the earthquake almost unscathed. In return they named the Square in remembrance of this event. A fitting monument to the Virgin Mary was also built there.
7. Avenida del Mar
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4.5 based on 1,100 reviews
Reviewed By fred488 - Hamburg, Germany
A must see for all who visit Marbella. We call it the Dali Square. Original bronzes of some of Dali’s most famous pictures. My favourite of all time is his wife Gala but of course the long legged elephants are there for all to see. Car park under the square. Highly recommended then a walk across the road to Orange Square - shops and many fabulous restaurants and bars. Or stay that side and walk along the sea front - also full of great bars and of course the great sandy beaches. Beware the hawkers though.
8. Centro Historico de Canillas de Aceituno
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By 707traciep - Ware, United Kingdom
Charming Town high in the hills but at the same time only an hour away from Malaga. Beautiful scenery all the way up from the motorway on well maintained mountain roads. Coffee shops and restaurants. What better place to try tapas than in a "real " Spanish Town. You will find small shops selling fresh foods nestled in the traditionally Spanish White Town. Parking is free but limited.
9. Plaza de Ole
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By Adamspandl - Halifax, United Kingdom
Found this Plaza area on our last visit to Benalmadena a few years ago, on that holiday we often ended up at the Plaza de Ole bar for a couple of drinks. Returned to the bar again this year and once again was not disappointed the owner is a lovely lady who makes you feel welcome kept all table and seating areas well sanitized. If you want a quite drink reasonable priced this bar is well worth a visit or two.
