Location: Province of Granada
Top Things to do in Province of Granada
Things to do in Province of Granada, Andalucia: The Best Lookouts
There’s an Arabic inscription that captures the essence of Granada in a few words: “There is nothing so sad as to be blind in Granada.” The perspicacity of this declaration becomes obvious as soon as you penetrate the austere walls of the Alhambra and take in the full majesty of the architecture, carvings and fountains of the Nasrid palaces. Your ticket (which should be bought well in advance following the instructions on the attraction’s website) also affords entry to the Renaissance Palace of Carlos V and to the exquisite gardens of the Generalife. If you are celebrating a special event, or are in the market for a splurge, you can stay in the lovely Parador, right on site. Make your way down into the city via the atmospheric old quarter of the Albaicin, with its tiny craft shops and restaurants, and head for the Cathedral and Royal Chapel. Also plan a visit to the crypt for the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the instigators of Spain’s imperial adventures to the New World and beyond. It’s worth making the short journey out of town to visit the Monasterio Cartuja, a fabulous Carthusian monastery in the baroque style. Admirers of the poet Lorca should make the effort to visit the Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, about 11 miles from the city centre.
Restaurants in Province of Granada
1. Mirador Cruz de la Rauda
2. Mirador Ahi De Cara
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
That viewpoint is located on the mountain of the same name at 2100m altitude. From it, you can partially make out the line of summits of the area west of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Turn off to a dirt road until you reach a large parking lot and then a short walk to the viewpoint.
Reviewed By koekw - Velez-Malaga, Spain
While exploring Sierra Nevada and all the way up to la mora we passed by this viewpoint a little hidden without any signboards in the curve of the road. Little dirt track leading to a big parking. Few meters walk up to the viewpoint to have an almost 360 view. Actually 270 degrees. Down to see Granada and surrounding mountains. A full herd of sheep passed by during sunset.
3. Mirador de la Lola
4. Mirador de las Penas
5. Mirador del Tocon
6. Ermita Del Tajo De La Cruz
7. Mirador San Miguel Alto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
The views over Mirador San Miguel Alto are simply superb. The place offers panoramic views over the Alhambra, the surrounding districts and over most of Granada! It's the perfect spot. It's also great for enjoying lovely sunsets, but we did not manage to witness one of those.
8. Las Carcavas de Marchal
9. Mirador del Paseo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By jim686 - Annapolis, United States
This was well worth the time & cost, what a magnificent overlook of a striking hilltop fortress and town below. My driver-guide Damir even drove up to the fortress. Unfortunately, it was closed at the time, but it was still worth the trip to drive through the town.
