7-Day Cultural Immersion Itinerary in Granada Islam

  1. Day 1: Alhambra
    20 minutes (6.2 miles) from Granada Airport

    Explore the stunning Alhambra Fortress that epitomizes the Islamic architecture marvels.

  2. Day 2: Granada Cathedral
    10 minutes (1.7 miles) from Alhambra

    Marvel at one of Spain's finest examples of Renaissance architecture and its treasure trove of religious art.

  3. Day 3: The Albayzín
    25 minutes (2.2 miles) from Granada Cathedral

    Take a walking tour of the Albayzín neighbourhood - a stunning maze of atmospheric narrow streets that's often referred to as the Moroccan quarter.

  4. Day 4: The Sacromonte
    17 minutes (1.7 miles) from The Albayzín

    Embrace the flamenco culture and visit the Sacromonte Caves, known for their unique living quarters and the flamenco shows that are hosted there.

  5. Day 5: Monasterio de la Cartuja
    11 minutes (2.5 miles) from The Sacromonte

    Explore the elegant monastery, one of the most impressive examples of Baroque architecture in Spain and see its impressive altarpiece and frescoes.

  6. Day 6: Corral del Carbón
    10 minutes (0.4 miles) from Monasterio de la Cartuja

    Visit a must-see monument, the Corral del Carbón, a 14th-century Nasrid building, that is the oldest preserved monument built as a merchant market.

  7. Day 7: The Science Park
    20 minutes (3.8 miles) from Corral del Carbón

    Experience the entertaining interactive science and technology exhibitions at The Science Park, an excellent educational treat for the family.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Alhambra (4-5 hours, €14.85)
  • Granada Cathedral (1-2 hours, €5.00)
  • The Albayzín (2-3 hours, free walking tour)
  • The Sacromonte (2-3 hours, €22.00)
  • Monasterio de la Cartuja (1-2 hours, €5.00)
  • Corral del Carbón (1 hour, free entrance)
  • The Science Park (3-4 hours, €7.00)

  • Total Estimated Costs: €53.85

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Museum of Andalusia or the Palace of the Madrasah, or taking a stroll around the beautiful Carmen de los Mártires gardens. But, if you have less time, you could eliminate the Corral del Carbón from this itinerary; however, it is a unique monument that is worth seeing.

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