Hotels near San Nicholas Viewpoint, Granada

Go there in the morning when it is not crowded for superb views of Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada mountains. But the sun will be in your face and it's not great for photography. Still, it is better to enjoy the place without crowds. Sunset provides superb opportunity for taking photos of the sunlit Alhambra but you will be competing for a spot on the parapet with a million other people. Even in February!

Stunning view of Alhambra from this viewpoint - worth a return visit at night too. Even better treat yourself to a meal in the Restaurante El Balcón de San Nicolás - reserve a balcony table and watch the sun go down over the Alhambra. Magical. Food was great too.

Went to see the view ... amazing ... but also enjoyed flamenco guitarists (twice) and a flamenco dancer once too!! A highlight of our trip. Sometimes local artists selling original pictures too. A,very busy square, seems to be popular with locals and tourists. Well worth the uphill walk!

Truly stunning views across to the Alhambra from the square. Interesting little craft and jewellery market, where there’s usually something interesting to see, or just have a glass of wine at one of the bars, and there is usually someone playing a guitar. Pleasant atmosphere, well worth the climb up the hill.

Grab a glass of wine at one of the bars with views - might be the most you pay for a glass of wine in Spain (a whopping €5!) but the view can't be beat. The ice cream down the road at Helados Saint Nicolas is DELICIOUS.