The 10 Best Things To See And Do In Albaicín, Granada

Nandini

Albaicín is a neighborhood in Granada that maintains the layout of Medieval Moorish narrow streets. With its neat narrow lanes and well-kept traditional houses, the area has retained its old charm and is the ideal place to discover Moorish architecture. Albaicín is especially famous for its dramatic views overlooking the Alhambra palace. We have compiled a list of the 10 best things to do and see when visiting the area.

1. Bar Aliatar

Bar, Pub Grub

Albaicin at Night
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Bar Aliatar, better known as ‘snail bar’, is a place like no other. Situated in the Plaza Aliatar, in high Albaicín, the bar has specialized in traditional snail dishes for many decades. The bar has a pleasant ambiance and a fabulous terrace to enjoy the food, the sunshine and the city views. The menu also features delicious ham from the local mountains and crispy fish topped with green peppers. The snails are soft in texture with an appropriate touch of spice.

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