The historical city and student town of Granada has six main districts: The Realejo, The Cartuja, Bib-Rambla, Sacromonte, Albaicin and Zaidin.
Albaicin
The Albaicin is the Moorish area of the city and the oldest part of Granada. It offers stunning views of the Alhambra from its hillside as it sits directly opposite the Moorish Palace. Granada apartments don’t get any more atmospheric than those in the Albaicin.
Sacromonte
As for apartments in Sacromonte, there are mainly ‘cuevas’ (cave houses) to rent in varying sizes. These unusual accommodation options consist of ancient caves which have been carved into the rock, before in more recent years a house was attached to the front. Most have water, electricity and all the necessary modern amenities, while the temperature inside is regulated by their subterranean location. There are also a few apartments in Sacromonte housed in non-cave properties which offer incredible views of the Albaicin and the Alhambra.
Realejo
For many centuries before the Christian conquest of Granada, The Realejo was the old Jewish quarter of the city. Tucked into the hillside under the Alhambra, it’s a vibrant residential neighbourhood with Campo de Principe (a large square lined with bars and restaurants) at its heart. Apartments in the Realejo tend to be atmospheric affairs in characterful historic buildings with patios and roof terraces or building as well as all the required mod cons.
Cartuja
Sitting just outside the area that constitutes the city’s Old Town and near some of Granada University’s faculties, La Cartuja was for many years primarily a student neighbourhood. In recent years, however, it’s become a popular place to live amongst young professionals, as the apartments in Cartuja – a mix between purpose-built blocks and renovated 19th-century houses – are within easy walking distance of the centre of Granada.
Bib-Rambla
Situated in the heart of Granada’s shopping district and with the bustling, flower stall-filled Plaza Bib-Rambla as its focus, apartments in Bib-Rambla have a certain grandness to them. Convenience-wise, Bib-Rambla is pretty hard to beat, too, as in addition to all the great shopping, restaurants and bars on the doorstep, it stands equidistant between old and new quarters, and is a transport hub with a wide variety of bus connections to the rest of the city.
Zaidin
This area is perfectly situated for El Corte Ingles (the largest department store in Spain) and the river. The apartments in Zaidin are largely purpose-built blocks which offer comfortable, modern living. Also in this area there are apartment blocks with shared facilities such as pools and gyms which are almost impossible to come by in the other areas of Granada.
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