The Casa de Zafra, today home to the Centro de Interpretación del Albaicín, is one of the most evocative historic houses in Granada. Hidden within the narrow streets of the Albaicín, this fifteenth‑century Nasrid residence preserves the elegance of its original architecture, with a serene courtyard, delicate plasterwork, and the quiet intimacy typical of medieval domestic life. Inside, the interpretation centre offers a clear, engaging introduction to the history of the Albaicín, tracing its evolution from an Islamic neighbourhood to a vibrant multicultural district. Interactive displays, maps, and archaeological findings help visitors understand the urban layout, daily customs, and transformations that shaped the area over centuries. The house itself becomes part of the narrative, illustrating how families once lived in this hillside quarter overlooking the Alhambra. Thoughtful and atmospheric, the Casa de Zafra provides an essential starting point for anyone wishing to explore the identity of Granada’s oldest district, grounding the walk through its streets in context and memory.
Granada SpainCasa de Zafra y Centro de Interpretación Granada stands in the heart of the Albaicín quarter at Calle Portería de la Concepción 8, a 14th-century Nasrid house showcasing authentic Moorish domestic architecture with its central patio, horseshoe arches, and mirador tower. This well-preserved gem offers stunning vistas of the Alhambra from its upper terrace amid narrow, whitewashed alleys. Just minutes away lies Plaza Nueva with its lively cafés and Paseo de los Tristes along the Darro River, complemented by the Bañuelo Arab Baths, Church of San Gil y Santa Ana, and easy access to Granada Cathedral downhill. Wander uphill through the UNESCO-listed neighborhood toward Mirador de San Nicolás for iconic Alhambra panoramas.
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Centro José Guerrero
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Parque de las Ciencias
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CajaGRANADA Cultural Center
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Teatro Alhambra
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El Templo Del Flamenco
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Tablao Flamenco Casa Ana Granada
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Sala El Apeadero
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Granada Capital Art Gallery
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Pabellón de las Artes
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The Alhambra
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Palacio de Carlos V
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Court of the Lions
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Castril Palace
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Basílica de San Juan de Dios
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Iglesia Parroquial de San Pedro y San Pablo
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San Nicolás Church
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Puerta de Elvira
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Puerta de las Granadas
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Mirador de San Nicolás
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El Bañuelo
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Plaza de la Romanilla
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Palacio de la Madraza
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Royal Chancellery of Granada
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The Moor’s Chair
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Calle Alcaicería
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Generalife Gardens
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Jardines del Triunfo
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Salón y la Bomba Garden
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