Easy hikes and walks in Granada

In one of the wonderfully told stories about the two protagonists “Don Camillo and Peppone,” conceived by the Italian writer Giovanni Guareschi, it is also about the Mother of God, Mary. Peppone's youngest son is very seriously ill, and so one evening the communist mayor sets off for the church with five large candles. Don Camillo intends to place them in front of the crucifix on the high altar, but Peppone has objections and wants the candles placed at the Chapel of Mary: “That one belongs to your party. Light them in front of that one there, which doesn’t engage in politics.” After he has left, Don Camillo – who, as always, converses with the crucified Christ – implores him, “not to be hard on him.” The dialogue continues: “And why should I be?” whispered Christ. “By honoring my Mother, he fills my heart with gentleness. I only dislike a little that he called her ‘that one there’.” Don Camillo shook his head. “You heard incorrectly,” he objected. “He said: ‘Light them all in front of the Holy Virgin in that chapel there’.” (Giovanni Guareschi in “Fünf und fünf”)

A lovely little tea shop with a view of the Alhambra. The courtyard feels like a small oasis where you can escape the hustle and bustle. Delicious teas!

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Head is truly the jewel in the crown. What a delight to admire the art work of this sacred place and then walk the grounds of the beautiful park surrounding

It is located next to the Parque de los Pueblos de América (Park of the Peoples of America). It is one of the city's main green spaces. This park originated as a link to the American continent, a fact reflected in its flora. As you stroll through the park, you can appreciate a wide variety of tree, shrub, and palm species, all from different parts of the Americas.

It was originally built on the site of the citadel that defended Motril during the Muslim era, the residence of Queen Aixa Alhorra, mother of Boabdil. Construction of the church began in 1631, by Isidro de la Chica, in a very austere proto-Baroque style. The building, in the shape of a Latin cross, consists of a single nave, a transept covered with a hemispherical dome, a raised main chapel, and a dressing room richly decorated with Baroque plasterwork.

The Park of the Peoples of America is located south of the town of Motril. It is one of the city's main green spaces. This park was created as a link to the American continent, a connection reflected in its flora. As you stroll through the park, you can admire a wide variety of tree, shrub, and palm species, all originating from different parts of the Americas.

Its construction dates back to 1538. It was formerly the hermitage of San Roque, built to commemorate the victims of the plague epidemic, as evidenced by the cross in front of the facade. In the 18th century, its dedication was changed to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. It is built in the proto-Baroque style and consists of a single nave, a semi-spherical dome over the main chapel, and a dressing room richly decorated with Baroque plasterwork. It is located at Calle San Roque, 1, in the heart of Motril (Granada), making it easily accessible for visitors.

Nasrid origin (11th century): it served the old Azitini Mosque and was supplied by the Aynadamar irrigation ditch, a sophisticated Andalusian hydraulic system. Christian reconstruction (17th century): on top of the original Muslim cistern, next to the current Church of San Nicolás. The current structure dates from 1646 according to Henríquez de Jorquera.