The Albaicin
The Albaicin - set between the Alhambra and Sacromonte hills and bordered by the River Darro - is a step back in time. Originally a walled city, the narrow winding streets are redolent with Moorish influences. The Puerta de Elvira, the last remaining city gate, is well over 1,000 years old.
At the conquest of Granada in 1492 there were half a million Moors in the city. Many died in the battles, other left, but some 200,000 stayed, mainly in the Albaicin area. Here, despite the destruction of Mosques, they continued to live according to the Muslim faith.
Today, the Souk, the tea rooms and the bustling plazas promote a tangible North African feel to the area. The walk from the Alhambra down the Cuesta de los Chinos is beautiful and there are many museums and small churches well worth a look.
One word of warning; the area is prey to petty theft, bag snatching etc, so if visiting after dark, stick to well lit streets and leave valuables at home.
Contact Details: Tourist Office: Corral del Carbon, 18009 Granada. Tel: 958 225 980 Albaicin Website
Entrance: Free
Getting there: From the Plaza Nueva along the Carrera del Darro. Buses also run from the Plaza Nueva to the Plaza San Salvador in the centre of the Albaicin district. Well signposted.
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