Let's go to Granada

Granada is a modern capital

Granada, a modern city shining in the sunlightGranada, a modern city shining in the sunlightWith 270.000 inhabitants Granada is the capital of the province of the same name and is the home of one of the greatest universities in Spain, founded by Charles V in 1526. More than 60.000 students make an exciting contribution to the city, especially to its nightlife. Cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants, terraces and a huge variety of free tapas can be found in every street.

Some of Granada's many cultural activities include the International Theatre Festival, Tango Festival, International Jazz Festival, the Manuel de Falla Auditorium's annual programme, Flamenco Festivals and the International Music and Dance Festival. The most famous celebrations are: Easter Week, The Day of the Cross (May), Granada Fair (June) and the Zaidín Festival. See Celebrations in Granada for a full list of celebrations.

Granada´s importance

Plaza Nueva is located close to numerous specialist Arab shopsPlaza Nueva is located close to numerous specialist Arab shopsGranada has played an important role in the most spectacular chapters of Spanish history. Arab dominance in the city dramatically influenced its culture and created one of the world´s most precious and unique monuments: the Alhambra and Generalife. The Renaissance left its mark with the Cathedral, the Capilla Real, (where the Catholic King and Queen are buried), La Cartuja, the Monasterio de San Jerónimo and numerous churches and palaces.

 

Cobbled streets are not uncommon in Granada

The Albayzin is like MoroccoThe Albayzin is like MoroccoThe Albayzin, the oldest quarter of Granada, stretches over the hill opposite the Alhambra. Narrow, cobbled streets rise and fall leading to small squares, caves or beautiful viewpoints of the Alhambra, white houses with patios or gardens, fountains, and Arab houses with a Mediterranean flavour.

Visit the heart of Flamenco in the caves of Sacromonte where the Gypsies live; the Jewish quarter; the Realejo and the Alcaicería, an Arab bazaar with Moorish arches and marble columns. Enjoy the busy Plaza Nueva and the terraces of El Paseo de los Tristes, situated at the foot of the Alhambra hill.

Outdoor activities, footpaths through the Sierra Nevada

From the Alhambra tower you have a nice view over the city and the Sierra Nevada mountains.From the Alhambra tower you have a nice view over the city and the Sierra Nevada mountains.Granada has an ideal geographical location. You can contemplate the snow-covered summits of the Sierra Nevada (the ski resort of Pradollano - November until April - is just 33 km. from Granada) or the rich, green countryside of the Vega. You can stroll along the footpaths of the Alpujarras, see the cave-houses of Guadix, pay a visit to Sevilla or Málaga, or enjoy The Costa Tropical.

 

Language school in the centre of town.

Escuela Delengua is situated in the heart ofGranada, very close to the Cathedral, beside Plaza Nueva, at the foot of the Albayzín.

 

 

 

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The Alhambra looks down over Granada...