Eastern Andalusia Travel Guide

Tourist 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...
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

Where to stay in Eastern Andalusia

Alhambra

Granada City Center

5/5(13 area reviews)

Travellers to Granada City Center praise its stunning cathedral. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Calle Navas and Plaza Bib-Rambla.

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

Centro District

4.5/5(215 area reviews)

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

Centro District
Albaicín

Albaicín

5/5(90 area reviews)

Albaicín is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mirador de San Nicolas or Paseo de los Tristes.

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, Plaza de la Trinidad and San Jeronimo Monastery 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

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers come to Almería Centro for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Alcazaba and Almeria Air Raid Shelters while you're in town.

Almería Centro
Street near Moorish palace.

San Pedro

If you're spending some time in San Pedro, Carrera del Darro and Plaza Nueva are top sights worth seeing.

San Pedro
Alhambra Palace Hotel

Alhambra Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
Arquitecto Garcia De Paredes 1 Granada Granada
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The price is 7.149.777 ₫ per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
7.149.777 ₫
7.864.754 ₫ total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Granada. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely place. Fantastic service but do not use the valet parking. Scratched my car all the way down one side.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Alhambra Palace Hotel
Barceló Carmen Granada Hotel

Barceló Carmen Granada Hotel

4 out of 5
Acera del Darro, 62 Granada Granada
The price is 2.770.163 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
2.770.163 ₫
3.047.179 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Granada. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (852 reviews)
Staff was courteous. Place was clean. Complete breakfast. Great location.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Barceló Carmen Granada Hotel
Hotel Granada Center

Hotel Granada Center

4 out of 5
Avenida Fuente Nueva, s/n Granada Granada
The price is 2.462.367 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
2.462.367 ₫
2.708.604 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Granada. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room, found the toilet too high as more suited to a disabled person though. Staff friendly. We ate at the hotel for our evening meal and it was very good and staff lovely

Reviewed on 25 Feb 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 Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (353 reviews)
Room is very clean and spacious. Staff is friendly.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 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 Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Mosaiko Homes Catedral Granada
tuAnfitrion Elvira Suites

tuAnfitrion Elvira Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle Elvira 61-63 Granada Granada
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Popular places to visit

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

Alhambra

5/5(165 reviews)

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 showing art, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Granada Cathedral

4.5/5(129 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Granada with a visit to Granada Cathedral. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its picturesque gardens.

Granada Cathedral
Plaza Nueva featuring heritage architecture, an administrative building and a square or plaza

Plaza Nueva

4/5(137 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Granada with a visit to Plaza Nueva. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Plaza Nueva
Mirador de San Nicolas featuring heritage architecture, mountains and a castle

Mirador de San Nicolas

4.5/5(81 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mirador de San Nicolas, a lovely green space in Granada. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its picturesque gardens.

Mirador de San Nicolas
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

2.5/5(3 reviews)

Bring the family 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
The city view

Calle Gran Via de Colon

4/5(84 reviews)

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

Calle Gran Via de Colon

Cities near Eastern Andalusia

Granada featuring landscape views, heritage elements and a city

Granada

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

wooden footbridge over limestone rock landscape in Loja, Granada. Spain

Loja

Roquetas de Mar which includes a lighthouse and a coastal town

Roquetas de Mar