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Sacromonte, sometimes also called Sacramonte, is a traditional neighbourhood in the eastern area of the city of Granada in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the six neighbourhoods that make up the urban district of Albayzín and borders the neighbourhoods of Albayzín, San Pedro, Realejo-San Matías, El Fargue and Haza Grande.
Jan 19, 2024 · In Sacromonte of Granada, you will find a representation of the varied geography of the province: mountains, meadows, and rivers crisscross this peculiar neighborhood, which seems more like a village. This reddish and dry hill, where pitas (or aloe vera) and prickly pears abound, offers views of indescribable beauty.
These are the best viewpoints of the Sacromonte in Granada: Mirador Sacromonte: a stop on the Camino del Sacromonte from where you can view the side of the Alhambra and realize its magnitude and beauty. Mirador de la Vereda de Enmedio or Mirador dedicated to Mario Maya: another point from which to enjoy pleasant views with little crowds.
Mar 2019. "Sacromonte" is a traditional neighborhood in the eastern area of Granada, just opposite to "La Alhambra", on the banks of "Río Darro". It has been inhabited by the first Romani (gypsies) settlers arriving in Granada, from India, after the Christian Conquest ("Reconquista") in 1492.
Granada’s Sacromonte Hillside: Steeped in Roma Tradition. Cave houses like this one, long home to marginalized populations, are cut straight into the rock of Sacromonte's hillside. Sacromonte's whitewashed houses make it one of Granada's most picturesque neighborhoods.
A ticket costs approximately 1,40€. For more information on bus schedules and exact itinerary visit the Transportes Rober website. Located right next to the Albaicin & across the Alhambra, the Sacromonte neighborhood is known for being the cultural center of the gypsy community in Granada.
Nov 8, 2016 · Alhambra, Granada | © Julián Rejas De Castro/Flickr. Rich Francis 08 November 2016. Granada’s Sacromonte is home to some of the most beautiful monuments and architecture in the world. Its rich history is reflected in its gypsy caves and the majestic Arab palace of La Alhambra.
