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A Dream Destination: Granada

A magic city that it is discovered on foot

Granada is a city of dreams …

The stories and the engravings of the Romantic travellers through the ages sing the beauty of this city that has a Palace of the Arabian nights, a wonder of elegance and charm, the Alhambra. The Catholic Kings ended the Reconquest here and built this city, the symbol of their victory, at the feet of the Sierra Nevada.

You will be able to walk in Granada with no fixed destination or idea, enjoying the unforgettable views that appear around every corner: the red Alhambra, the Albaizín’s cypress trees, Sierra Nevada and the hill of the Sacromonte, which is lost in the distance … Granada is more than a museum, it is a young and vibrant university city with intense life and spirit. Its Tapas bars are crowded until very late and its’ flamenco or disco nights never finish… Extremely beautiful, surprising and very lively, it has enough attractions to keep even those in a hurry. You will never want to leave Granada.

City Visit

The Alhambra and the Generalife

The Alhambra of Granada and the Generalife are the most visited monuments in Spain and have been declared of national importance by the UNESCO World Heritage. This palace city, residence of Nazaríes, Sultans and high ranking luminaries, reaches the hill of La Sabika that majestically dominates the Darro valley The Alhambra was built between the XIII y XV centuries and gathers together all of the art and ideas of the last Moslem period in Spain within its four different areas: The Palacios, the military area or Alcazaba, the city or Medina and the Generalife gardens.

Hereditary Legacy

Besides the Alhambra and the Generalife, among the hereditary legacy of Granada you will also be able to visit::

- La casa del Chapiz: Mudejar’s Monument built in the XVI century, present headquarters of the Escuela de Estudios Árabes.
- The Church of El Salvador
- Casa del Castril, present headquarters of the Archaeological museum.
- The Bañuelo, built in the XI century, one of the most important preserved Islamic baths in Spain and one of the oldest buildings of the Moslem Granada, Built several centuries before the Alhambra and restored in the XX century. It has also been declared a National Monument.
- Santa Isabel la Real’s Monastery
- La Cartuja’s Monastery
- The Albaicín’s walls
- Hospital Real, at the present time it is the University’s headquarters
- Dar al-Horra’s Palace
- San Juan de Dios’ Basilica
- San Jerónimo’s Church
- La Madraza’s Palace
- Cathedral
- Corral del Carbón, declared Artistic-Architectural Monument
- Nuestra Sra de las Angustias’s Church
- San Sebastián’s chapel
- Santo Domingo’s Church
- Carmen de los Mártires
- Alcázar Genil

Charming Corners

- Sacromonte: If there is any word describing this picturesque neighbourhood of Granada, it is mystery. You will find mysterious whitewashed cave houses, built of copper and lime, alleys full of gardens with pitas and prickly pears, carnations and jasmin.

- Albaicín: World heritage, it is the most typical area of Granada, from which the essence of the city can be absorbed and is a true and loyal reflection of the Andalusí cultural heritage. The scent of the orange blossom will go with you until you reachthe Mirador de San Nicolás, where you will able to admire the wonderful views if the Alhambra.

- Alcaicería: A true re-creation of the original market where the commercial activity of the Moslem Granada was situated and that had its years of splendour in the last period of the Nazarí kingdom. At present it is been totally reconstructed and hosts many shops, jeweller’s and silversmith’s where you can find many examples of Granada’s craftmanship: ceramics, silver, basketmaking and taracea (several types of wood with inlay of bone and nacre).

- Realejo: The Jewish suburb of the Moslem Granada, known as the Realejo area, has experienced some important changes since its conception. Nowadays the many beautiful level areas and some of the outstanding monuments of Granada are worth visiting.

- Centro Cultural Manuel de Falla: The Centro Cultural Manuel de Falla offers a varried programme of concerts and exhibitions throughout the year for lovers of the good music and art.

Walk through Granada

- The Albaizín, Moorish essence. Narrow charming alleys, gardens full of orange trees in flower and whitewashed houses that will take you to a world of times long gone. To enter in the Albaizín’s quarter means to immerse yourself in the heart of Granada, capture its essence and admire ancestral traditions left by its old inhabitants.

- The Center, the Christian heritage. The many leisure and cultural alternatives offered by Granada’s centre, dominated by its colossal Cathedral, make this area an object of desire of the many visitors that every year come to visit. Enjoy the spring warm temperatures, have a rest in the squares full of life or visit monuments of great artistic value. All of this and much more for you to enjoy.

- El Realejo, a mix of cultures. The old Jewish quarter of the Moslem city of Granada has seen how time has transformed its appearance. Little remains of the rambling layout of its streets, except in the highest parts of the area, although you can experience the traditions and way of life that are still part of the soul of this historic area.

- Parque de las Ciencias. The main basic principles of the Granada’s Parque de las Ciencias are that science has to be within everybody’s reach, knowledge that has to be experienced and participated in by the visitor. With this objective, this scientific big world has created interactive exhibitions rooms containing many different subjects, enough to satisfy the taste of children and adults alike.

Cultural Granada

Granada city is a meeting point for lovers of culture. With its museums, theatre and a calendar full of festivals all year , there is all ways something of interest for the visitor.

Around Granada

Near and forming part of the Granada’s region, there are many small villages all linked in history to the Alhambra’s city and also sharing its historic heritage.

Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada is the imposing backdrop of Eastern Andalucia, and especially of the capital, Malaga,. The temptation to climb up the smooth slopes is irresistible, especially during the warmer months. The easily accessible north side is more Alpine and ideal for making an excursion from Granada. In winter, the ski runs, the most southern of Europe, are full of people skiing and enjoying snow in the sunshine.

La Alpujarra Granadina

The Alpujarra, on the south side of Sierra Nevada, has a Mediterranean appearance with gorges and valleys dotted with cactus and fruit trees. Its landscapes preserve many traces of the long Moslem occupation, both in the architecture of its original villages and in the hillsides cultivated in terraces. It has an exceptional beauty that impressed the Romantic travellers and that still continues today.

Andalucia Destinations

Almería · Cádiz · Córdoba · Granada · Huelva · Jaén · Málaga · Sevilla ·