El Realejo - one of Granada's most ancient and typical neighbourhoods

This neighbourhood was once an important Jewish quarter, which the Arabs called Garnata al-Yahud (Granada of the Jews). That's why many historians are convinced that the name of the city of Granada comes originally from this quarter. After the Christian conquest of the town, however, the Jews were expelled, many buildings destroyed and the neighbourhood was renamed 'El Realejo'.

The neighbourhood's main square is 'Campo de Príncipe', located on the site of a former Muslim cemetery, with the jasper and alabster statue of Cristo de los Favores. In the upper part you get to the church of San Cecilio, built on an ancient mosque, and to the small square Placeta de la Puerta del Sol with a well preserved 17th century public laundry.

At La Almunia del Valle, we recommend descending to the Plaza de Santo Domingo and to visit the church of the same name. Continue to the 13th century Casa de los Girones house and then to Calle Pavaneras where you could visit the quarter's emblematic building Casa de los Tiros.