Alternative destinations near Granada.
Places near Granada that score high on beauty and low on crowding, according to our data.
Montefrío
Named by National Geographic as one of the ten best views in the world, this tiny Andalusian town in Granada's northern hills earns that recognition through…
Jaén
Jaén, in Andalusia, is self-styled the world capital of olive oil — the surrounding province is the largest olive oil producer on earth, and the city has hos…
Cazorla
Small Andalusian town in Jaén's Sierra de Cazorla, with a café and restaurant scene that punches well above its size, multiple scenic viewpoints into mountai…
Zuheros
This pocket-sized whitewashed village in the Subbética mountains of Córdoba province, Zuheros is part of Andalusia's White Towns and has been recognised by t…
Alcalá la Real
The Fortaleza de La Mota, a well-documented hilltop castle, dominates this walkable Andalusian town in Jaén province, positioned at the southwestern edge of…
Úbeda
Úbeda's Renaissance historic centre, jointly declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 alongside neighbouring Baeza, draws visitors to a walkable concent…
Guadix
Cave houses are among the most distinctive features of Guadix, a town on a high plain at the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Granada province.
Priego de Córdoba
Known as the "city of water" for the many springs that rise around it, Priego de Córdoba is also celebrated as the jewel of Cordovan Baroque for its concentr…
Antequera
An Andalusian town whose UNESCO-listed dolmens — Menga, Viera, and El Romeral — date back more than 6,000 years, Antequera also sits beside El Torcal, a kars…
Archidona
Declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1980 for its Baroque urban heritage, Archidona is a tiny Andalusian town in the foothills of the Sierra de Gracia, with…
Baeza
Baeza holds some of the best-preserved Italian Renaissance architecture in Spain, recognised alongside neighbouring Úbeda as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in…
Baena
Baena is an Andalusian town in the province of Córdoba known for its olive oil production, which carries its own denominación de origen.