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Sight Albaicín, Granada

Mirador de San Nicolás

A sight in Albaicín, Granada, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Mirador de San Nicolás in Albaicín, Granada
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Why go

Plaza in the Albaicín with a direct view of the Alhambra and mountains.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Granada, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Carrera del Darro and Albaicín. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Albaicín
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Granada, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Carrera del Darro

    Riverside street below the Alhambra lined with stone bridges and old facades.

    Activity · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Albaicín

    Old Moorish quarter of steep lanes and carmen houses with walled gardens.

    Activity · 0.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Bodegas Castañeda

    Old bodega with barrels and hams, pouring local wine and vermouth.

    Drinks · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Alhambra and Generalife

    Nasrid palaces, fortress and gardens on a hill above the city.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Royal Chapel of Granada

    Burial place of Ferdinand and Isabella beside the cathedral.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Sacromonte Caves Museum

    Cave homes on a hillside show the history of the Sacromonte community.

    Sight · 0.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Mirador de San Nicolás is a stop on our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Granada

Mirador de San Nicolás is our only sight pick in Granada; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Granada guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Granada run from 12°C in January to 32°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Mirador de San Nicolás itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Granada from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Granada weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Mirador de San Nicolás, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Plaza Mirador de San Nicolás, 2, Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain
Coordinates
37.18111, -3.59266
Destination
Granada, Spain

Mirador de San Nicolás: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mirador de San Nicolás?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Mirador de San Nicolás. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mirador de San Nicolás?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Come for sunset; take bus C31 up.

Is Mirador de San Nicolás free?

Yes, we list Mirador de San Nicolás as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Mirador de San Nicolás?

Mirador de San Nicolás is at Plaza Mirador de San Nicolás, 2, Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mirador de San Nicolás?

Mirador de San Nicolás appears on Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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