Albaicn

Albaicn is an ancient Muslim neighbourhood with narrow lanes, white washed buildings, Arabic shops and beautiful gardens. Situated on top of the hill, this place offers stunning views of the Alhambra and Granada. Dating back to the fourteenth century, Albaicn was built as a defensive town.

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Albaicn is a quite and serene hillside area in Granada. Situated in the slopes of Sacromonte, this historical Arab quarter is characterized by narrow, beautiful lanes and whitewashed buildings, which portray the Moorish character of the place. The town stretches from Puerta Nueva to Puerta Monaitia. One can get the best view of the walls from Cuesta de la Alhacaba, near the Puerta de Elvira, the main gain of the town. A lot of places in Albaicn provide great outlooks onto the Alhambra, which is located on the other side of the gorge of Rio Darro. There are a lot of churches in the region like the Church of San Salvador, Church of San Nicolas, and others.