Plaza de San Nicolas
Plaza de San Nicolas
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nara501
Boston, MA354 contributions
Jan 2023
We were there after dark. The view of the illuminated Alhambra and the rest of Granada were spectacular. For those who cannot walk up/down the steep incline, plenty of buses are available.
Written 22 January 2023
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AdamLeaves
Canberra, Australia521 contributions
Nov 2022
This the spot where you can watch the sun go down over the Alhambra... but it was pretty crowded. Combine with a walk thru Albayzin and enjoy a refreshing drink.
Written 27 November 2022
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16Bonnie
Parker, CO304 contributions
Aug 2022
At San Nicolás’ viewpoint, you have stunning views of the Alhambra. The overlook is quite beautiful, and there is a little church up there as well that was pretty. It was quite crowded even though it was raining. There were some local gypsies singing and playing instruments, but they definitely wanted to get paid. I can’t say I felt terribly safe in regards to possible theft, and it was filled with tourists. I do recommend going up there for the views though. We took a taxi to avoid the long walk up in the rain, but I’m sure on a good weather day, it would be a nice (but steep!) walk.
Written 23 September 2022
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WaveDweller
35 contributions
Aug 2022
Walking from the Cathedral, up the cobbled streets to this location is worth every step. The views of Alhambra Palace are outstanding. I could have stayed here for weeks!
Written 4 September 2022
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@Lex
Madrid, Spain747 contributions
Jan 2022
The view over he city and in front of Alhambra is fabulous
But also the street music of the flamenco gypsies which are doing street live is amazing
A true spectacle of view, color and live music
But also the street music of the flamenco gypsies which are doing street live is amazing
A true spectacle of view, color and live music
Written 24 January 2022
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,647 contributions
Oct 2021
Usually in a plaza you pay attention to what is in your immediate vicinity, like a religious or government building. All eyes at this plaza look outward to the view of the Alhambra across the way. It will be somewhat to very busy most times. It is a good slog uphill but the reward is one of the most classic photographs in all of Spain.
Written 3 November 2021
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Libby in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH1,221 contributions
June 2021
This is a hike up the hill unless you take a bus or taxi. We walked and looked at the neighborhoods as we walked up. The view of the city below and the Alhambra are definitely worth the trip.
Written 13 July 2021
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom9,565 contributions
Feb 2020
This plaza draws a big crowd, day and night. The views from this lookout point are absolutely panoramic and and the view at sunset is just magical. This was a highlight of our time in Granada.
If you are lucky, you will get a space, sitting on the viewing wall and from this vantage point, you look directly across to the Alhambra and the view also takes in the Darro River and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Just stunning.
The other feature in the plaza is the San Nicolas Church. It’s a large, white 16th century church which probably doesn't get the attention it deserves because pretty much everyone has come here for the view and it’s hard to take your eyes off it.
The plaza generally attracts a range of people selling cheap and cheerful trinkets like embroidered coin purses, castanets etc which they spread out on blankets over the ground. There are always a number of musicians, some of whom can be pushy in their expectation of a donation.
There are several bars below the viewing wall where you can sit in a more civilised and peaceful way to enjoy the view. Crowded as the viewing wall was, there was a lively, chaotic atmosphere that was fun. It was nice to be in a crowd waiting for the sunset with everyone checking watches, asking the people next to them for the time and all but counting down for the sunset.
GETTING THERE: You can catch a C31 bus or taxi but half the fun is walking up through narrow, picturesque streets. It is a steep but steady climb and takes about 20 min from Plaza Nueva. You are mostly walking on pebbled, stepped streets so you need comfortable walking shoes. There’s not much shade so take a bottle of water too. It can be a little tricky to find your way and there are very few signs. We started from Plaza Nueva, walked down Calle Elvira and headed up via Calle Caldereria Nueva. There are a few twists and turns but you have made it when you arrive at the base of long, high wall, opposite the restaurant ‘El Balcon’. A set of stairs beside the wall will take you up to the top of the lookout point.
If you are lucky, you will get a space, sitting on the viewing wall and from this vantage point, you look directly across to the Alhambra and the view also takes in the Darro River and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Just stunning.
The other feature in the plaza is the San Nicolas Church. It’s a large, white 16th century church which probably doesn't get the attention it deserves because pretty much everyone has come here for the view and it’s hard to take your eyes off it.
The plaza generally attracts a range of people selling cheap and cheerful trinkets like embroidered coin purses, castanets etc which they spread out on blankets over the ground. There are always a number of musicians, some of whom can be pushy in their expectation of a donation.
There are several bars below the viewing wall where you can sit in a more civilised and peaceful way to enjoy the view. Crowded as the viewing wall was, there was a lively, chaotic atmosphere that was fun. It was nice to be in a crowd waiting for the sunset with everyone checking watches, asking the people next to them for the time and all but counting down for the sunset.
GETTING THERE: You can catch a C31 bus or taxi but half the fun is walking up through narrow, picturesque streets. It is a steep but steady climb and takes about 20 min from Plaza Nueva. You are mostly walking on pebbled, stepped streets so you need comfortable walking shoes. There’s not much shade so take a bottle of water too. It can be a little tricky to find your way and there are very few signs. We started from Plaza Nueva, walked down Calle Elvira and headed up via Calle Caldereria Nueva. There are a few twists and turns but you have made it when you arrive at the base of long, high wall, opposite the restaurant ‘El Balcon’. A set of stairs beside the wall will take you up to the top of the lookout point.
Written 20 January 2021
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia45,458 contributions
June 2019
Plaza de San Nicolas is a plaza you'd be glad to walk to, although it's situated high up on a hill. It's around the Adjibe (or Cistern) of San Nicolas, which is a historic water reservoir that has been there for a very long time! And there is also the Church of the same name, which was closed at the time so we could not go inside. The views from the Plaza are stupendous! You get to see a whole lot of monuments and a variety of sights that you ordinarily might miss out on. The most impressive is, of course, the Alhambra.
Written 3 May 2020
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Paul W
tampa bay FL76 contributions
Mar 2020
This is like Mallory Square in Key West- musicians, "hippies", locals and tourists mingle and watch the colors play on the Alahambra as the sun sets. Great vibe.
Written 14 March 2020
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dogerty321
London, UK
Is there anything else going on around the 12th of june. Like festivals? I'm in orgiva from the 11th Jun to the 18th Jun and hoped there would be loads.
dogerty321
London, UK
My girlfriend needs to withdraw money from the back. She's lost her card so will have to go in and speak to someone. It's a Spanish bank account.. I hope the banks are open tomorrow as there are so many festivals happing in June it's like pot luck..
laura S
4 contributions
Iré a pasar un día a Granada en coche con mi pareja, y sería de mucha ayuda alguna recomendación para encontrar sitio para aparcar y pasear por alguna zona animada y lugares para comer y visitar la ciudad .
Vale la pena pagar por ver la Alambra ? Se hace muy pesada la visita de 3h ?
Rizos2012
Province of Huelva, Spain336 contributions
Siempre, siempre hay que ver la Alhambra, es obligado, merece la pena y mucho. Yo me quede en un Hotel en el centro y al lado había un parking. Yo te recomiendo que busques un parking porque hay cámaras y si accedes al centro te multan, salvo que estés autorizado, por ejemplo para el Hotel; ellos te toman la matrícula y se la pasan a al policía para que te anulen la sanción. Además, es una ciudad muy pequeña y puedes ir a pie a todos los sitios así que te recomiendo que aparques y a disfrutar de la cuidad. Espero haberte ayudado. Un saludo
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