UpToWhereWhat can you see from Mirador de San Nicolás (Granada)?
Granada's golden hour: Alhambra and Sierra Nevada framed in sunset.
From Mirador de San Nicolás (Granada), the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 68.8 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 68.8 km to the west (bearing 270°), at 943 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 2,019,944 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the west, where sightlines run 52.3 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the northeast, at 1.0 km.
| N | 9.9 km | |
| NNE | 1.4 km | |
| NE | 1.0 km | |
| ENE | 1.4 km | |
| E | 10.1 km | |
| ESE | 5.5 km | |
| SE | 23.4 km | |
| SSE | 16.9 km | |
| S | 15.5 km | |
| SSW | 25.4 km | |
| SW | 38.8 km | |
| WSW | 43.0 km | |
| W | 52.3 km | |
| WNW | 34.1 km | |
| NW | 19.5 km | |
| NNW | 27.1 km |
Farthest named landmarks in view
3 named peaks, hills and headlands stand inside this viewshed. These are the farthest ones you could pick out on a clear day:
| Landmark | Visible distance | Direction | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra del Pedroso | 68.1 km | W · 269° | 1,016 m |
| Cerro de los Majanos | 43.2 km | SW · 224° | 1,747 m |
| Sierra Parapanda | 32.8 km | WNW · 295° | 1,608 m |
About Mirador de San Nicolás (Granada)
Mirador de San Nicolás perches in the Albaicín's narrow streets, offering unobstructed views of the Alhambra glowing against the snow-capped Sierra Nevada. Open 24 hours and free to enter, sunrise reveals soft golden light on the palace while sunset paints mountains purple and orange.
Did you know?
- Located in UNESCO World Heritage Albaicín neighborhood.
- Open 24 hours daily; completely free to visit.
- Walk from Plaza Nueva takes 20-30 minutes via steep steps.
- Buses C31 and C32 serve the viewpoint.
- Best times: sunrise for soft light, sunset for purple mountain hues.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Mirador de San Nicolás (Granada)?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 68.8 km from Mirador de San Nicolás (Granada). The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 20.4 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Mirador de San Nicolás (Granada)?
The farthest terrain visible from Mirador de San Nicolás (Granada) lies 68.8 km to the west, at an elevation of 943 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Mirador de San Nicolás (Granada)?
The observation point at Mirador de San Nicolás (Granada) sits at 772 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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