My time in Granada Spain

We arrived at our cave home early in the morning, dropped off our luggage and then set off to hike La Ruta de Los Cahorros. The village of Monachil is very small and quaint, but there are a few restaurants and a shop. You can reach Monachil from Granada by taking the 30-40 minute #183 bus from paseo de los Basilios. From Monachil, we started our hike, which is quite popular so is well sign posted. The hike took most of the day, so it’s definitely best to set off early unless you want to hike in the dark. The route is not too difficult, although there are some parts where you have to crawl under overhanging rocks or hold onto handles which have been hammered into them. Along the way you’ll find some nice red bridges which the route is known for, and amazing views of the Sierra Nevada.

My favourite place in Granada was without doubt San Miguel Alto, the viewpoint in the hills which gives you an amazing view of the Alhambra and the whole city. In the evening, many people walk up to the viewpoint to watch the sun set over the city. I once went with a picnic and spent the whole afternoon there, then went for some drinks (which come with tapas of course) in Albaicin, the old town, after sunset. Beware because the walk up the steps in the summer can get very hot, so wear appropriate shoes and clothes! The obvious suggestion would be to go to the Alhambra, a beautiful palace which will take you around 3-5 hours to visit. I would also recommend going to a flamenco show on an evening for a taste of Spanish culture.