Realejo-San Matias Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Alhambra
After visiting Alhambra, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Granada. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Generalife
The palatial summer retreat of the Alhambra is one of the world’s great gardens and a fascinating window into the lives and loves of Granada’s Moorish rulers.
Carmen de los Martires Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Carmen de los Martires Gardens, a lovely green space in Granada. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this walkable area.
Palace of Carlos V
Discover a large and unusual royal palace set on a plateau at the heart of the magical Alhambra complex, with panoramic vistas over the city of Granada.
Basilica de las Angustias
Find out about the history of Granada when you spend time at Basilica de las Angustias. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Calle Navas
During your visit to Granada, you can do some window-shopping at Calle Navas. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Albaicin and Sacromonte - The Charm of Granada
Flamenco Show in a Cave Restaurant in Granada
Sacromonte: Flamenco Show at Cuevas Los Tarantos Tickets
Granada Walking Tour - The Ideal Way to Discover the City
Granada: Los Cahorros Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour
Our pick of the best Realejo-San Matias Hotel Deals
Alhambra Palace Hotel
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Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Los Angeles, Granada
Great location, great staff. Lovely room
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Melia Granada Hotel
I have never stayed in a hotel with just a rail for hanging clothes. The reception staff were bordering on rude. The only plus was breakfast which was excellent. Perhaps the Melia Granada staff should visit the Melia Seville to see how it’s done.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Comfort Dauro 2
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Porcel Alixares
Room is very spacious and clean. The buffet dinner and breakfast was great. The hotel is very convenient for travelers to visit Alhambra palace.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Áurea Washington Irving by Eurostars Hotel Company
Breakfast very good great location
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Realejo-San Matias
Carretera de la Sierra
Carretera de la Sierra might not have many top sights, but Carmen de los Martires Gardens and Serrallo Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sacromonte
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Sacromonte. You might want to make time for a stop at Carmen de la Victoria or Mirador Mario Maya.
Genil
Genil is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Serrallo Plaza and World Active Sports S.L. while you're in town.
San Pedro
If you're spending some time in San Pedro, Carrera del Darro and Plaza Nueva are top sights worth seeing.
Lancha del Genil
While Lancha del Genil may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aquaola and Carmen de los Martires Gardens.
Albaicín
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.
