The city between hills and mountains

Why go

Start with the city’s shape before choosing stops. The Alhambra rises on one hill, the Albaicín occupies another across the Darro, and the cathedral stands in the lower center. Seeing these relationships makes the city easier to navigate and turns its skyline into a readable account of Granada’s past.

What to look for

• The Darro separates the Alhambra hill from the Albaicín.
• The Sierra Nevada rises beyond Granada’s basin.
• The cathedral marks a later layer of the historic center.