SPM24 Tour in Granada: Albaycin the Old Arab district

A tour of the Old Arab district, Albaycin, is organizing, which give the students a sense of the history of Granada while learning about an old culture with different traditions and get to explore this historical and cultural heritage. It is the old Arab Quarter. It comprises approximately the area between the hill of the Alhambra, the hill of San Cristobal, the Sacromonte and Elvira.  
It was declared a world heritage site in 1984, along with the more famous Alhambra.

The name albaicín appears to derive from the Arab word al-bayyāzīn, meaning "the falconers".

Students have the chance to explore this wonderful neighborhood on foot. While strolling along the whitewashed streets, they admire old Moorish homes, beautiful fountains, and attractive plazas. Among the more renowned plazas is the Plaza de San Nicolas which is the Mirador or lookout point, offers amazing views of the Alhambra, there they have a rest and make unforgettable photos.

The Albaycin is like a different world within Granada, due to the strong Muslim influence in this area. 
It was the place where the first Ziri court was built in the eleventh century. The city descended from Saint Nicholas to the banks of the River Darro. Despite the development that followed the Christian conquest, the Albayzín still bears witness to the medieval Moorish settlement, as its urban fabric, architecture and main characteristics (form, materials, colours), were not changed when it was adapted to the Christian way of life, to survive.,Nowdays, Albaycin Bajo has a very North African feel, offer all kinds of things, including Moroccan handicrafts. 

On the tour the students train listening and comprehension skills. Be involved in cultural and historical environments leading to raised awareness and insights by comparing different cultural and historical backgrounds. 
The importance of preserving heritage and local history becomes apparent through an immersive learning experience shared with peers from other cultures and is an invaluable learning experience. 

The magic moment was to be on the platform with view of Alhambra with some singers and players of guitars.