Albolote

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Albolote is a city located in the province of Granada, Spain. It is one of the thirty-four entities which together form Granada's Metropolitan Area. It is formed by several populations: El Aire, El Chaparral, and Parque del Cubillas y Pretel. There are also several residential areas throughout the legal borders of the municipality. Inside those limits you can also find Granada's Penitential Center. According to Spain's Instituto Nacional de Estadística, the city had a total population of 15,563 in 2005. ()

Alternative names: Population: 18.8 thous. (2019)Area: 30.34 mi²Coordinates: 37°13'40"N, 3°38'58"W

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Albolote – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Granada, Albaicín, Monasterio de San Jerónimo, Granada Charterhouse.

4.5 miSE
Ornate cathedral with an elegant dome
Cathedral of Granada, Granada
115 min walk • The Cathedral of Granada, a majestic testament to Spanish Renaissance architecture, stands proudly in the heart of Granada, Spain. This grand church, officially known as the Cathedral of the Incarnation, is not only a place of worship but also an emblem of the city’s...
4.3 miSE
, Street
Albaicín, Granada
111 min walk • Perched on a hill overlooking the city of Granada, the Albaicín is a historic district renowned for its narrow winding streets, whitewashed houses, and the remnants of its Moorish past. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984, this ancient Moorish quarter tells the...
4.2 miSE
Ornate 1500s monastery and cloisters
Monasterio de San Jerónimo, Granada
106 min walk • The Royal Monastery of St. Jerome is a Roman Catholic Hieronymite monastery in Granada, Spain. Architecturally, it is in the Renaissance style. The church, famous for its architecture, was the first in the world consecrated to the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
3.7 miSE
1500s structure with flamboyant details
Granada Charterhouse, Granada
95 min walk • Granada Charterhouse is a Carthusian monastery in Granada, Spain. It is one of the finest examples of Spanish Baroque architecture. The charterhouse was founded in 1506; construction started ten years later, and continued for the following 300 years.
4.5 miSE
Tranquil park with a museum and playground
Park Federico García Lorca, Granada
115 min walk • The Park Federico García Lorca is a park situated in Arabial St. Granada, Spain. It is named after the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. It is designed with many sunny alleys and palm trees.
4.3 miSE
Palace, Historical place
Dar al-Horra, Granada
111 min walk • Dar al-Horra is a former 15th-century Nasrid palace located in the Albaicín quarter of Granada, Spain. Since the early 16th century it was used as part of the Monastery of Santa Isabel la Real. It is now a historic monument.
4.2 miSE
Landmark former gateway to the city
Puerta de Elvira, Granada
107 min walk • The Gate of Elvira is an arch located in Granada, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1896.
4.5 miSE
37°10'14"N • 3°36'34"W
Federico García Lorca Museum, Granada
116 min walk • Museum, History museum, Art museum
3.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Cubillas Reservoir
92 min walk • Cubillas Reservoir is a reservoir in the province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain. The Cubillas reservoir is placed between Sierra Elvira, the Colomeras mountains, and Sierra Arana.
4 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Granada, Granada
102 min walk • The University of Granada is a public university located in the city of Granada, Spain, and founded in 1531 by Emperor Charles V. With approximately 80,000 students, it is the fourth largest university in Spain. Apart from the city of Granada, UGR also has campuses in Ceuta and Melilla.
1.6 miSE
Area
Maracena, Granada
41 min walk • Maracena is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has a population of 18819 inhabitants.