Eastern Andalusia

Travel Guide

The observatorio Mohon del Trigo is an observatory, which was built in in 1902 and contained a 32 cm Cassegrain type KYOTO reflector telescope donated by Georgetown University. It is located in the vicinity of Pico del Veleta (3394m) in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Spain at a height of about 2600m. The observatory was abandoned in the 1970s and deterioated into a ruin as documented by me in 2010. Since then, the observatory has been restored and is today in good shape (as seen from the outside, at least, I have not been inside). Nearby is also barracks used by the Special Operations Command of Spain. Here, the observatory is seen in evening sun as viewed from nearby Monument of Our Lady of the Snows. From this view point, the modern Sierra Nevada Observatory established 1981 can also be seen, but in the opposite direction.(Thanks to Slaunger for his excellent caption of his Featured Picture of the same building, I've almost copied and pasted...
La Alhambra, detail, at dusk. Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
Zinnia elegans, plantation, Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Patio de la acequia in Generalife, Granada, Spain
Reefs near Cabo Gata Nijar, Andalusia

Where to stay in Eastern Andalusia

Alhambra

Granada City Center

Granada City Center is known for its stunning cathedral, and you can see some sights in the area like Calle Navas and Plaza Bib-Rambla.

Granada City Center
Granada Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Centro District

The stunning cathedral and popular shops are just a few highlights of Centro District. Make a stop by Calle Navas or Plaza Bib-Rambla while you're exploring the area.

Centro District
Albaicín

Albaicín

Travelers come to Albaicín for its lively bars, and you can see top attractions like Mezquita Mayor of Granada and Mirador de San Nicolas while you're in town.

Albaicín
Palace and fortress complex Alhambra with Comares Tower, Palacios Nazaries and Palace of Charles V during sunset in Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Centro - Sagrario

If you're spending some time in Centro - Sagrario, San Jeronimo Monastery and Calle Gran Via de Colon are top sights worth seeing.

Centro - Sagrario
The festival of love that was held on Valentine’s day. All the red bottles have messages of love. This was much prettier than my photo conveys.

Almería Centro

Almería Centro is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Alcazaba and Francisco Villaespesa Provincial Public Library while you're in town.

Almería Centro
Lighthouse in the marina of Almerimar, Almeria - Spain

Almerimar

You'll enjoy the beaches and mountain views in Almerimar. You might want to make time for a stop at Golf Almerimar or Club Nautico de Almerimar.

Almerimar
Barceló Carmen Granada Hotel

Barceló Carmen Granada Hotel

4 out of 5
Acera del Darro, 62 Granada Granada
The price is P8,829 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
P8,829
P9,712 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Granada. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (873 reviews)
Only problem is parking lot. Everything is very good. Thanks

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Barceló Carmen Granada Hotel
Alhambra Palace Hotel

Alhambra Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
Arquitecto Garcia De Paredes 1 Granada Granada
The price is P20,093 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
P20,093
P22,103 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Granada. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Amazing view Great food Very helpful staff

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Alhambra Palace Hotel
Hotel Granada Center

Hotel Granada Center

4 out of 5
Avenida Fuente Nueva, s/n Granada Granada
The price is P7,278 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
P7,278
P8,006 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Granada. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Nice and clean room with healthy breakfast.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Hotel Granada Center
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Sercotel Granada Suites

Sercotel Granada Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle Párraga 25 Granada
Stay at this aparthotel in Granada. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (359 reviews)
Good hotel except for the noise both internal and external.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Sercotel Granada Suites
Mosaiko Homes Catedral Granada

Mosaiko Homes Catedral Granada

4 out of 5
C. Tendillas de Sta. Paula 2 Granada Granada
Stay at this aparthotel in Granada. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (262 reviews)
This was a clean room. This is a bare bones place, the only one we have stayed at where not even a packet of coffee or tea provided. If you love the night life it is a good place as the parties could be easily heard until 4 am. If you prefer t sleep earlier, find another spot, as this is over a bar ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Mosaiko Homes Catedral Granada
Apartamentos Best Club Pueblo Indalo

Apartamentos Best Club Pueblo Indalo

3 out of 5
Paseo Del Mediterráneo, 233 Mojacar Almeria
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Mojacar. Enjoy an outdoor pool, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Playa del Descargador ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (220 reviews)
Overall room wasn’t very clean, the worthy thing that there wasn’t internet in the room

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Apartamentos Best Club Pueblo Indalo
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Popular places to visit

Alhambra which includes heritage architecture, landscape views and chateau or palace

Alhambra

After visiting Alhambra, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Granada. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Alhambra
Granada Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, art and interior views

Granada Cathedral

A masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, this cathedral is known for its stunning chapels, art collection and as the resting place of a revered queen.

Granada Cathedral
Plaza Nueva which includes a square or plaza, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Plaza Nueva

Situated beneath the Alhambra is Granada’s main square, a spacious public plaza known for its cafés, bars and views which span the city’s rich history.

Plaza Nueva
The city view

Calle Gran Via de Colon

During your trip to Granada, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Calle Gran Via de Colon. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.

Calle Gran Via de Colon
Playa Serena which includes general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes

Playa Serena

Get active on the water, top up your tan and sip on a cool drink at an oceanfront bar at this popular sandy haven.

Playa Serena
Sergio Leone filmed a slew of movies here! My favorite of course is, “El Feo, El Malo y El Bueno,” or as we call it in English, “The Good, the Bad The Ugly.” #history

Oasys MiniHollywood

Bring the kids to Oasys MiniHollywood and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Tabernas. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Oasys MiniHollywood
Granada featuring landscape views, heritage elements and a city

Granada

Almeria which includes night scenes and a square or plaza

Almeria

The most beautiful church n this deserted fisherman's beach with the boats up on the shore and no one in site - so very peaceful and beautiful I fell in love there and then.

El Ejido

Part of a set of aerial views of a mediterranean spanish beach (San Cristobal beach) at Almunecar, Granada, Spain; Shutterstock ID 1060742624; purchase_order: SP-1332 HA Batch 2 August 2018; Order: ;

Almunecar