Paseo de los Tristes

"The Paseo de los Tristes is without a doubt one of the most romantic and charming spots in Granada. If you want to know why this walk is called this way, keep reading. This space is world famous for its original low angle view of the Alhambra, an imposing and majestic view of the Nasrid palace that bewitches every visitor who comes to this place. This space opens after crossing the narrow Carrera del Darro. It was built from the 17th century, after the explosion of a gunpowder workshop near the parish of San Pedro and San Pablo. The damage caused forced major works to be undertaken throughout the area, the Cabrera and Espinosa bridges were built, and the Carrera del Darro was widened. This facilitated access from the city to Sacromonte. A railing was placed on the walkway across the river, and a fountain in the centre, the only 17th century fountain designed for the place and which remains in the same place today. The Paseo de los Tristes served as a stage for bullfights and bullfights. The river was covered with scaffolding to enlarge the space. Until a few years ago, and coinciding with the Corpus Christi festivities, singing and dancing shows were held there… After the years of vitality at the end of the 19th century, the Carrera del Darro and the Paseo de los Tristes fell into disrepair, until the eighties of the 20th century, when the road, the sidewalk, and the pavement were reconditioned. The Paseo de los Tristes re-emerged. Opposite the Paseo de los Tristes, on the left bank of the Darro, we find several buildings that make this place unique, such as the Carmen de los Chapiteles or the Hotel Reuma."

"This path's name comes from its origins as the path people walked to reach the cemetery where their loved ones rested. Despite the sad origins, this stunning path leads you to a beautiful plaza from which you can look up at La Alhambra. This path is a continuation of Carrera del Darro "