At the base of the church is the Mirador de San Nicolás, a plaza which is a beautiful viewpoint for seeing the Alhambra.

We didn’t stick around long enough for the actual sunset but still caught some great views. I would love to come again at sunset, or even dawn. 🌅

The Alhambra illuminated at dusk, with golden light highlighting the reddish stone walls and towers against a deepening blue sky. Cypress trees line the outer perimeter of the fortress, and the silhouettes of distant mountains frame the background.Wide view of the Alhambra in early evening light, perched above the Albaicín neighborhood of Granada. The terracotta roofs of whitewashed houses spread out in the foreground, with the fortress standing prominently above dense green vegetation and backed by distant mountains.Panoramic view of the Alhambra at sunset, bathed in warm light and framed by surrounding trees. A rooftop terrace with patrons is visible in the foreground, and the city of Granada extends into the distance under a soft, pale sky.Evening view of the Alhambra fully illuminated, stretching across the hilltop with golden floodlights emphasizing its towers and walls. Snow-capped mountains are faintly visible in the background, and the rooftops of the Albaicín appear in the foreground below.Panoramic twilight view of the Alhambra glowing under floodlights, with towers and walls sharply defined against a darkening sky. The rooftops of the Albaicín and several terrace structures are visible in the foreground, adding a sense of depth and scale.Narrow alleyway leading downhill with the Alhambra visible in the distance, softly lit against the night sky. A wall-mounted light casts a glow on the whitewashed buildings, and a utility pole covered in stickers is in sharp focus beside a wall with handwritten graffiti in Spanish.Framed nighttime view of the Alhambra glowing in the distance, seen between traditional Andalusian buildings with tile roofs and wooden balconies. Warm street lighting and the deep blue sky create a peaceful, atmospheric scene.