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

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 Mezquita Mayor of Granada or Mirador de San Nicolas.

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

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers come to Almería Centro for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Alcazaba and Francisco Villaespesa Provincial Public Library while you're in town.

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

Almerimar

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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 €122 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€122
23 Mar - 24 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! (872 reviews)
Only problem is parking lot. Everything is very good. Thanks

Reviewed on 21 Mar 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 €306 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€306
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful hotel! Very very nice staff. Well located and the room clean and nice. A 10/10 hotel, highly recommended.

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Alhambra Palace Hotel
Hotel Granada Center

Hotel Granada Center

4 out of 5
Avenida Fuente Nueva, s/n Granada Granada
The price is €115 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
€115
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,002 reviews)
Nice and clean room with healthy breakfast.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Hotel Granada Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (358 reviews)
Lovely apartments, great central location within Granada. Very comfortable bed and nice view from the window. The only issue is, it wasn’t clear on the advert when booking that parking is €22 a night. Having said this, we would stay again.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Convenient location to public transportation, restaurants , supermarkets, and tourist attractions.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 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
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Mojacar. Enjoy an outdoor pool, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Playa del Descargador and ...
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 7 Oct 2025

Apartamentos Best Club Pueblo Indalo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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