This is undoubtedly the best and the most well known location to take a picture with the majestic Alhambra in the background. Nothing else gets even close to this. The thing is that it is incredibly crowded here, especially in the evenings. The key is to be patient and wait your turn and feel free to ask someone else to take a pic. The walk up here is challenging but a taxi here from the center is about 5 to 7 euros, cheap. Please do this if you want one of the most awesome pictures you will ever have.

Yes, it's crowded for sunset but we found it still worth it. Everyone was in a great mood, and very friendly. Be sure to stay for while as it's lovely to see the change from sunset to full darkness. We'd been up in the daylight as well which is also good. Note that just to the left of it (as you're facing the Alhambra), is a lovely little mosque. The garden is worth a visit (at least during the day!)

Though there are supposed to be numerous miradors around the city, we ventured to this mirador due to multiple recommendations we saw. Though we got lost a bit trying to find it, the challenges were well worth it. Its situated perfectly across the Alhambra, Generalife and Alcazaba where you can view them from afar and at night, they’re lit up. Its best to plan on arriving at least 45 minutes or more before sunset if you wish to have a place to sit as it gets quite crowded the closer to sunset you get. Of interest nearby is the San Nicholas Church, a few restaurants, and later after sunset, you may be treated to a flamenco dance show and local artisans selling their wares.

We took taxi as it was quite uphill. About 7 euros. Timed it for sunset. Found place very crowded as we arrived about 15 mins before sunset. Would recommend have dinner at one of the restaurants, lean back and wait for the sunset. We were full so missed decided to just go for view. Views of the Alhambra are really great. Street performers keep things lively. Afterwards we walked down, down, down to city center. Lots of people walking so it felt really safe. And one can always check directions from people. Very pleasant and interesting to walk through neighborhood. Highly recommended.

We have been many times, and at different times of the year. If you go early in the day, there are fewer people but from lunch time onwards it's always full of people. The views are amazing but you can also get similar views from the gardens of the mosque close by. If you get the chance to pop inside the church, it's worth it as it is a complete contrast to the other, more ornate churches you will find in Granada.

After eating dinner in the Albaicin area we decided to make the uphill walk to the Mirador later that evening to see the Alhambra illuminated from across the valley. It was worth the effort. A couple of nice restaurants up there too which I wish we had eaten at - great views of the Alhambra from them I imagine. Next time!

A must stop in Granda for the most fantastic views of Alhambra. Completely packed around sunset for the best viewing, it is not a bad spot for most parts of the day (when the sun is not directly behind Alhambra and ruining photos with the glare). At the busy times, you will also likely get some street music to set the tone for your viewing.

We had taken ourselves on a spontaneous walk round the old town of Granada and eventually having walked through an archway that is part of the old city walls from Plaza Largo we found ourselves at the back of the Church of San Nicolas. As we came around the side of the church there before us was an unforgettable panorama. We had chanced upon the Mirador de San Nicolas. I honestly could not believe my eyes. The whole of the Alhambra Palace was laid out before me with the beautiful snow capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada nestled behind. Suddenly everything I had read and seen the day when visiting the place made sense. The Palace dominated the skyline, leaving everything below in its wake. There are not many views in the world that you see and know are going to stay in your memory forever but this is one of them. It probably ranks in my top three! Finding a vacant stone seat and ignoring the crowds I settled down and just stared in front of me. Feeling completely at peace

Granada is a lovely city - a mix of modern, stylish, historic and fascinating. Of course the Alhambra viewed from across the valley or explored in all its beauty is the highlight for us tourists and the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada with snow topped mountains is magnificent. If you are visiting Seville hop on a bus or train and spend a couple of days here. You won’t regret it!

Nice views after steep uphill walk from downtown. Can also take local bus route 31, or taxi if not up for the 'hike'. Church not open but is not large. Go for views, sunset would be very good as look across to the Alhambra. Local entertainment while we were there. All downhill on return walk.