Lots of walking from the Alhambra, but it's worth it!! If you don't like walking, a public bus…read morewill take you there as well.

There are about a dozen ways to get up to the Mirador de San Nicolas and it's one of the to-do…read morethings for visitors to the city. If you're in shape and able to walk uphill for 20-30 minutes then I would advise you to take the long way hike. It's a good way to get to see how people live there in the Arab Quarters and there is also a church with a tower that you can climb to get a good view and also some ruins along the way. You have a great view of Alhambra which you can see from the numerous pictures of it from the mirador but I think you can find more interesting shots of Alhambra walking up the Camino del Sacromonte. Try to get up here around sunset or sunrise to get some nice lighting on The Alhambra. Afterwards, enjoy an ice cream or a batido shake just below the lookout before you head back down. There are people hanging around the lookout who are selling trinkets, art and also smoking weed, gypsies playing guitar and singing. It's a casual atmosphere and nothing to worry about with families running around, couples taking in the romantic view and everyone just hanging out.