Unique things to do in Granada
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Unique things to do in Granada

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⭐ Sunset Hike & Summit Sierra Nevada ⭐
Enjoy the sunset over Granada from a stunning mountain peak. IMPORTANT NOTE: if you don't have a car, please ask before booking if transportation is available from the meeting location. Meeting time is 2 hours and 30 min before sunset. If you love nature+mountains, join me and my gorgeous pup to disconnect from the city and enjoy a magical walk in a stunningly beautiful area hidden away from most travelers. It is an easy & varied trail in the mid-mountain area of the Sierra Nevada National & Nature Park, surrounded by breath-taking mountain scenery with stunning views of several three-thousanders, and the entire valley of Granada, crowned by the summit of an emblematic 1.520m/ 5.000ft peak from where we will watch the sunset. This is not a fast-paced hike, but an enjoyable nature walk which is also suited for families and less "athletic" individuals. HOWEVER, the optional ascent to the summit does require some physical effort (although well doable for everyone) NOTE: If you're the only participant, an extra charge of 35€ may be due. Please ask. NOTE 2: being this an outdoor activity, no promises can be made weatherwise (ej. no sunset bc of clouds). And while this or even rain is not a reason to cancel (rain ponchos are provided if required), in dangerours weather conditions, ej. thunder storm, the activity would have to be cancelled.
A walk through history
Join us on this tour of about three hours to discover two neighbourhoods which have been granted the title of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO: the Gypsy District and the Arabic district. Lose yourself in the carousel of tiny, colourful alleys, and discover the centuries-old history of the people who walked these streets, from indigenous people to the Romans, followed by the Visigoths, until we finally meet the real protagonists of this adventure: the Arabs. Located on a hill, the Albaicin will offer you a breathtaking view of the city, but most importantly, of the Alhambra. The military campaigns of the Reconquista (Spanish for “re-conquest”) shaped this landscape from the 8th century until 1492 when the Muslim dynasty of the Nasrid admitted its defeat. Not only Muslims, but also Christians and Jews lived together in this area, but they didn’t have to wait for long until a new character entered the scene: the Gypsies, and their sensual flamenco. Not just a sightseeing tour, but a chance to exchange dreams, stories, and life experiences with our passionate tour guide. Live a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and let Granada’s history guide you to rediscover your true self. Tips: For a better experience, wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. If you’re doing this tour in summer, please wear a hat, or take an umbrella with you to shield you from the hot Spanish sun.
Natural Wines and Local Organic Tapas
Enjoy, with our wine expert, some of the most significant natural wines of Spain. 4 different wines, grapes & styles. We carefully choose our wine selection everyday, depending on the weather and time of year, to enhance each wine and make sure we are serving you only the best quality. The ambience is homey and cozy, we want you to feel at home with us. We are proud to be, somehow, always welcoming the nicest of people in our shop to come and enjoy this experience with us. Of course, we will serve some delicious bites, elaborated from local products to pair with each wine. We put all our heart and effort into the food and wine pairing. We’re obsessed with the sourcing of our ingredients, so that our dishes can be the most sustainable and delicious as possible, while working with the finest produce the region provides us. According to our philosophy, everything will be organic, sustainable & local and all wines will be natural, a step further from organic ones. The menu is 100% vegetarian. (Please, remember to tell us in advance if you have any allergies or special requirements). Punctuality is kindly requested.
Watertrekking in the Happy Valley
We will meet in the centre of Granada, our destination is 40 minutes south of Granada. En route we will stop at a point where we can see a panoramic view of the Sierra Nevada and the surrounding landscape. When we arrive at our destination, we will walk for about 15 minutes and we will see examples of olive trees over a hundred years old. We will then enter a beautiful canyon, where you will find small waterfalls, ponds discones of sea fossils and pass between the canyons imposing walls.you will have the opportunity to bath in its waterfalls ponds. Arriving at the end of the canyon, we will ascend a route that crosses orchards of orange trees ,until we return to our starting point. It is a geological walk that will stay in your memory. On the return journey we will stop at one of my favourite restaurants where we can enjoy two local traditional tapas.
Arab Sweets and Tea Workshop
I will help you open your senses to the centuries-old magic of Granada. The Nazari kingdom of Granada founded in 1238 by the Nazari noble Mohamed-Ben-Nazar. Rich and diverse cuisine. Arab tradition enriched by the History of Granada with a long and historic pastry tradition. Ancestral recipes mixed with those of other cultures and traditions, transmitted from grandparents to parents and children. I will show you how to get started and we will get down to work to make an Arabic sweet, dreams of the Generalife, a family recipe that has changed little, but still with its original texture, creamy mixture and intense almond flavor, nuts, Moruna raisins, cinnamon ... make each bite an authentic experience for the senses. While they are baked, we will prepare a tea flavored tales of the Alhambra and then enjoy the tasting of sweets.

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Alhambra private experience
You will be accompanied on a private and exceptional journey inside the most important monument of the city. We offer a private tour where you can have direct contact with the local guide. Our goal is to guarantee a very high quality service and for this we offer a private visit designed on the needs of our customers. There will be no waste of time in long waiting lines, because we include the skip-the-line ticket in the price, to make the visit a special day. Along the way the guide will show you the best of the Alhambra, telling you stories, legends, and the most important architectural details of the structure. The passion of our guides will emerge at every corner, in every room and among the beautiful gardens of the Alhambra. The visit includes the Nasrid Palaces (the most interesting part of the Alhambra). Be careful because many companies don't include these palaces, because access to these buildings is limited daily and not all companies are able to obtain entry passes. The meeting point is the main entrance of the Alhambra. We meet near the large wall map. P.N.: The times indicated in the calendar may vary by a few hours based on the availability of entrance tickets to the monument.
- Skip-the-line Alhambra and Generalife guided tour -
Entrance tickets not included. Contact me always previously you book this experience: -If you do not have tickets to visit the Alhambra, you can purchase them on the Alhambra website --> Tickets --> "Alhambra General", or I can help you buy them. -If you already have the tickets to visit the Alhambra, the tour will take place according to the Nasrid Palaces assigned schedule of yours. The Alhambra is divided into 3 parts: Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba and Generalife. When you buy the tickets on the official website you can choose a time to visit the Nasrid Palaces because only this place has a specific schedule. The Nasrid Palaces are located in the middle part of the Alhambra, therefore I usually start 30mint. before visiting the Palaces, like that the tour is easier and less tiring. Here's an example: If you buy the tickets and choose 9:30 a.m. to visit the Nasrid Palaces, we would start the tour at 9:00 visiting first the Alcazaba, then the Palaces and after that the others parts left. For more information, feel free to contact me! P.S. If you are looking forward to visit the Albaicin and Sacromonte, you can also check this other tour of mine --> https://www.airbnb.es/experiences/2615977
Walking Food Tour in Granada
Discover how locals in Granada eat out and try some of the best foodie places in town. Enjoy delectable dishes and drinks, at the same time you learn about Granada’s rich (food) history and culture, passing by some of its most emblematic sites and culinary hotspots. From traditional recipes made with local seasonal ingredients to selected wines from Granada province. Experience the diverse and typical foods of our region. You will learn how to differentiate “Jamón Serrano”, including our worldwide famous and highly appreciated Iberian ham. Also local ham from the mountain villages of Sierra Nevada. Awaken your senses and enjoy this hand-cut delicacy in an old tavern right at the historic centre of the city. But not only traditional tapas reflect our local gastronomy, but also the ones with a modern twist, inspired by autochthonous ingredients and authentic recipes. A good example is the mouth-watering Croquette with Kimchi mayonnaise. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best places to eat in town and to discover hidden gems that even locals don’t know about! Other things to note Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Trekking along Suspension Bridge
We will leave Granada in our car, in about 20 minutes we will arrive at the base of the Sierra Nevada National Park, it is the largest national park in Spain, where we will walk approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles), On the way to the route we can see the Mulhacen, the highest peak of the Iberian Peninsula with 3479 meters of height. Since our opinion is the most beautiful and complete route of Granada, the route is divided into two parts. A part to walk right next to the river crossing a canyon, this is a fun way and crossed four hanging bridges, the largest of them is 65 meters, we will have to bend over and grab the rocks in some parts. This is a bit of fun and adventure, but very easy. The other part will walk on the mountain, in this part the views are incredible. We will contemplate the city from the points of view. In the afternoon experience, we will stop at a viewpoint to watch the sunset. From our point of view, one of the most beautiful sunsets in the city, as we will see how the Sun hides behind the mountains and the city. Other things to note If you are a group of more than 8 people, write me!
Visit Europe's only coffee farm in La Herradura
Guided tour of the only coffee farm in Europe with more than 30 different crops. The duration of the tour is approximately 90 minutes During the tour we will see The oldest mango tree on the Iberian Peninsula. A forest of hundred-year-old custard apple trees The northernmost experimental coffee plantation in the world. We will walk through a responsible mango plantation with green roofs. We will explain the curious cultivation and pollination of the pitahaya crop. We will learn first hand about the sustainable management of avocado cultivation and discuss practices to minimise the water footprint. We will also talk a bit about the history of the place, the Turkish invasions, the Arabian system of irrigation channels and the subsistence economy until the arrival of tourism. Finally we will visit a 19th century farmhouse where we will enjoy a small tasting of tropical fruits. --- The access is asphalted, it is recommended to come well hydrated, with appropriate footwear for the countryside, a sufficient physical condition to climb a couple of floors and above all the desire to enjoy fresh air and a unique natural environment.
Tour the non-touristy part of Albayzin and Sacromonte
Tour with me the Albayzín and non-touristy Sacromonte for 2 and a half hours, which the maps do not point out. You will discover viewpoints, corners, streets, curiosities and anecdotes that very few know in Granada. Feel local, try the best bars, and mingle with the Grenadines to better understand how we live. In addition, I will recommend thousands of historical and cultural sights to enrich your experience in this city. It is an easy tour for people of all ages, you just need a comfortable footwear and a camera to photograph the spectacular views.
⭐ Sunset Hike & Summit Sierra Nevada ⭐
Enjoy the sunset over Granada from a stunning mountain peak. IMPORTANT NOTE: if you don't have a car, please ask before booking if transportation is available from the meeting location. Meeting time is 2 hours and 30 min before sunset. If you love nature+mountains, join me and my gorgeous pup to disconnect from the city and enjoy a magical walk in a stunningly beautiful area hidden away from most travelers. It is an easy & varied trail in the mid-mountain area of the Sierra Nevada National & Nature Park, surrounded by breath-taking mountain scenery with stunning views of several three-thousanders, and the entire valley of Granada, crowned by the summit of an emblematic 1.520m/ 5.000ft peak from where we will watch the sunset. This is not a fast-paced hike, but an enjoyable nature walk which is also suited for families and less "athletic" individuals. HOWEVER, the optional ascent to the summit does require some physical effort (although well doable for everyone) NOTE: If you're the only participant, an extra charge of 35€ may be due. Please ask. NOTE 2: being this an outdoor activity, no promises can be made weatherwise (ej. no sunset bc of clouds). And while this or even rain is not a reason to cancel (rain ponchos are provided if required), in dangerours weather conditions, ej. thunder storm, the activity would have to be cancelled.
A walk through history
Join us on this tour of about three hours to discover two neighbourhoods which have been granted the title of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO: the Gypsy District and the Arabic district. Lose yourself in the carousel of tiny, colourful alleys, and discover the centuries-old history of the people who walked these streets, from indigenous people to the Romans, followed by the Visigoths, until we finally meet the real protagonists of this adventure: the Arabs. Located on a hill, the Albaicin will offer you a breathtaking view of the city, but most importantly, of the Alhambra. The military campaigns of the Reconquista (Spanish for “re-conquest”) shaped this landscape from the 8th century until 1492 when the Muslim dynasty of the Nasrid admitted its defeat. Not only Muslims, but also Christians and Jews lived together in this area, but they didn’t have to wait for long until a new character entered the scene: the Gypsies, and their sensual flamenco. Not just a sightseeing tour, but a chance to exchange dreams, stories, and life experiences with our passionate tour guide. Live a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and let Granada’s history guide you to rediscover your true self. Tips: For a better experience, wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. If you’re doing this tour in summer, please wear a hat, or take an umbrella with you to shield you from the hot Spanish sun.
Guided tour of the Alhambra with tickets
Granada means Alhambra. Discover the most visited monument of Spain and one the beauties one of the world. An authentic palatial city, capital of the Nasrid Kingdom. Some of the questions that are going to be answered are the meaning of the word Alhambra or the reason why Washington Irving wrote about this magic place. We will be at the main entrance of the Alhambra, next to the tickets office. There you will find a poster where you can read "GUIDES". We will hold an orange umbrella in order to be recognized. During this 3-hour tour, we will know the whole Alhambra. Starting with the Nasrid Palace, where the famous Patio of the Lions will be seen. Then, it is time to visit the old fortress (Alcazaba) and then the Christian transformation that suffered this building, example of it is the Charlee’s V palace. Eventually, the best way to finish the tour is with the holiday Arabic palace of the Alhambra called: Generalife. Other things to note - tickets for Nasrid Palace are included - Without ID or Passport is not possible to do the tour - This tour has the tickets with fixed schedule, so it if you arrive late is not possible that you join the tour.
Horseback trail rides
The horseback trail ride it's about an hour. It's for people of any age and level, so it does not require any experience. Before going out to the field, I will explain the basics for handling the horse and during the trip I'll go with you and I'll continue giving you some directions. The route has wonderful views through the natural site of "Montevive" (the most important mine in Europe of strontium) located in Las Gabias. In addition, we will take pictures of you that we'll send you so you can have a nice memory! Other things to note You have to ask disponibility before coming. Also try to book as soon as possible.
The Language of Rhythm
I believe that traveling and life are about the people you meet and the things you create with them.. Welcome to the Albayzín! Sit back, relax and enjoy the perspective of a Flamenco dancer. You will witness an intimate and familiar connection between culture and art. I will teach you the pillars of language and rhythm with the most primitive instrument of all time! «The Palms of the hands». You really think you have an idea of what flamenco is about? What about if i show how to communicate with flamenco people and then any musician in the world and depending on what you do, they will react.. What about if i show you not just that, but as-well the codes in our language? the pattern, the tempo, cadency, measures.. all this, when is spontanious an improvised.. So, we will put to the test the language of this art, and we will communicate only through music and the language of rhythm. "Tablao" is one of our most sacred spaces of the Andalucian culture. We created it with the specific intention of fostering collective gratitude among all who enter. Our time will be spended on the scenario of one .. in the Albayzin neighborhood of Granada. Other things to note: If you don't find a booking date available or suitable .. please write me a private message
Bathing Granada's natural hot springs
-THIS IS THE ORIGINAL GRANADA HOT SPRINGS TOUR- PLEASE PM BEFORE BOOKING I will take you on a road trip leaving from Granada to a very magical place in the middle of the olive tree plantations that surround Granada; there we will find natural hot springs next to a protected natural area. The roads are unpaved and very labyrinthic, so it is very important to go with a guide if you don't want to get lost in these vast plantations. Once arrived, we will take our time to really relax in the baths. The temperature of the water is a constant 38 degrees, which makes this a perfect activity for any time of the year. Those who want to can do breathing exercises in the water as it is said to have healing assets. Whilst taking a bath, I will provide you with some hot coffee, a cold beer or even a glass of cava according to your preference. Depending on the weather conditions and the energy we have, we can go for a shorter or longer refreshing walk in the surrounding protected area after having taken a bath. There we will have marvellous views over the Sierra Nevada's snowed peaks. Afterwards, I take you back by car to our meeting point in Granada city. IS THERE NO AVAILABILITY ON THE DAY YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN OR WOULD YOU WANT TO PARTAKE AT A DIFFERENT TIME OF THE DAY? CONTACT ME AND WE WILL SORT SOMETHING
Natural Wines and Local Organic Tapas
Enjoy, with our wine expert, some of the most significant natural wines of Spain. 4 different wines, grapes & styles. We carefully choose our wine selection everyday, depending on the weather and time of year, to enhance each wine and make sure we are serving you only the best quality. The ambience is homey and cozy, we want you to feel at home with us. We are proud to be, somehow, always welcoming the nicest of people in our shop to come and enjoy this experience with us. Of course, we will serve some delicious bites, elaborated from local products to pair with each wine. We put all our heart and effort into the food and wine pairing. We’re obsessed with the sourcing of our ingredients, so that our dishes can be the most sustainable and delicious as possible, while working with the finest produce the region provides us. According to our philosophy, everything will be organic, sustainable & local and all wines will be natural, a step further from organic ones. The menu is 100% vegetarian. (Please, remember to tell us in advance if you have any allergies or special requirements). Punctuality is kindly requested.
Paragliding in Granada, Sierra Nevada
Meeting point is in plaza nueva. A pilot will pick you up to bring you to the landing field. Then we go to a 1300m take off. We gonna analyse a the meteo and a litlle briefing of how take off and land (really easy). Fly around 15 minutes and go back to Granada center. Other things to note Our activity depends on meteo conditions. Even if we fly 300 days a year, its preferable to take the all day to do this activity.
Alhambra Private Tour - discover the legends of the Alhambra
With this experience you will travel to the Muslim world of Granada! We will take a tour of one of the most incredible monuments in Andalusia, the Alhambra, cradle of legends and beauty of the Nasrid city. During our tour we will discover the Persian gardens of the Alhambra and the Generalife, its towers and defensive walls, as well as the incredible beauty of the Nasrid palaces from the hand of a local guide. We will also explore the secrets of the monumental complex and the legends surrounding it. Discover why Granada is called the Damascus of the West! * The schedule may vary depending on the availability of tickets to the Nasrid palaces. ** If you already have the tickets for the Alhambra you can also book with a discount on the final price. Please contact me before booking to apply this offer!
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