Granada| Andalucia | Spain

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Granada is the capital of the province bearing the same name. It is situated at the foot of Sierra Nevada(Sierra Nevada Mountain Range), in the Betic System, the highest point in the Iberian Peninsula. Located in eastern Andalusia, southern Spain, boasts one of the greatest cultural heritages and one of the best climates in the country. In addition to the world famous Alhambra Palace and Albaicin, designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, makes Granada a hot spot among cultural and tourist cities of Spain. Grenada's climate is Continental Mediterranean type, with cool winters, with heavy frosts, and hot in summers with maximum temperatures above 35 ° C.

The biggest events in Granada are Easter and Corpus Christy, religious events with ceremonial processions through out the province.

La Alhambra, Granada.

Beyond the charm offered by the city of Granada, the province also offers interesting excursions. One of them, would be a mandatory visit to the region of La Alpujarra, south of Sierra Nevada, extending to the very shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

A beautiful landscape with picturesque white villages frozen in time. Other features of the province are the olive groves and almond trees. Arriving in Nerja, we can find the well known and pened caves inhabited in the 20th century. The whimsical work of water and ancient stalactites and stalagmites sculpted making this place one of the most impressive places to visit in southern Spain.

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Granada World Heritage | Tourism

La Alhambra: Without doubt the most emblematic landmark from Granada, it was declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1984

Generalife: I was a resting place for the Muslim kings of Granada, built between the twelfth and fourteenth century in nazari Arabic style, is formed by a group of buildings, courtyards, and gardens around the Alhambra.

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Sierra Nevada: Sierra Nevada ski resort is the most southern ski resort in Europe. Located in the village of Monachil, about 32km from the city of Granada, their season runs from early December until late April. In total there are 79 ski slopes with all degrees of difficulty, once there you can rent all kinds of ski equipment and also enjoy the ice rinks.

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Granda Districts| What to visit in Granada

Zaidín: The neighborhood of Zaidín-Orchards (Arabic for "Water´s Arm") is a district located south of the city of Granada, it´s the most populated district of the city. It currently houses the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia and the Zaidín Experimental Station.

Albaycín: The most striking quarter of Granada of Andalusi origin, it´s origin are before the arrival of Muslims. What makes the neighborhood impressive it´s the channeling of water through their wells, which are water tanks that collect water from the rooftops. There are 28 and most of them are still in use.

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Sacramonte: Located in the hills of Valparaiso, is one of the best sightseeing tours offered in Granada, a very picturesque, mainly gypsy querter where you can hear the scratches of the spanish guitars and songs.

La Cartuja: La Cartuja of Granada is a nun monastery which is located in what was a farm or almunia called Aynadamar in Arab which means Fountain of Tears.

Realejo: The tangled web of streets in this neighborhood remembers what was an old Muslim settlement. Here we find the Manuel de Falla Museum and the famous Alhambra Palace Hotel.

Beaches of Granada|Costa Tropical|Spain

The province of Granada has 75km of coast of white sandy beaches.

The main villages, towns and beaches to visit along the coast are Albuñol, Sorvilán, Polopos, Rubite, Lújar, Gualchos, Motril, Salobreña and Almuñecar, easily reached by car or bus from Granada.

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Costa Tropical | Granada | Nature

Special renown has the Natural Park of Sierras de Tejeda, Alhama Almijara and situated as geographical barrier between the provinces of Malaga and Granada, which covers 40,600 hectares. Its mountains are full of stories, legends, rebellions, smuggers, history..

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Famous Granadians

Federico García Lorca: Poet and playwrighter from Granada (1898-1936), belonged to the so called Generation of 27 and is considered one of the best Spanish writers of the twentieth century. His murder in the beginning of the Spanish Civil War contributed to his work to be known internationally. Today his remains haven´t been found

Francisco Ayala: Writer, and professor of Spanish Literature in 1906.

Manuel de Faya: Composer and Grenadian born in Cadiz, died in the province of Cordoba(Argentina). Among his best works was "El Amor Brujo" (Danza del Fuego, "Dance of fire")

Festivals in Granada |Events in Granada

Hocus Pocus Festival.Magicians festival.

Internacional Jazz Festival from Granada

Internacional Tango Festival, Tango Tango

Música and Dance Festival

Festival Internacional de Jóvenes Realizadores

Encuentros Flamencos Granada

Cines del Sur, Granada cinema Festival: The Granada Festival "Granada Cines del Sur" aims to disseminate and promote the cinema of the countries routinely attached to the geopolitical south. web

How to get to Granada | Spain | Transports

Federico Garcia Lorca Airport(Granada Jaén): Airport Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén is located 17 kilometers from Granada and Jaen 106 kilometers. There is buses and taxis outside the terminal which will take us to the city centre

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Bus Station Granada: We can reach the Bus Station from downtown Granada with the city bus number 3 and 33, and from the Palacio de Deportes in bus number 10. Carretera de Jaén s/n,

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Railway.Granada Train Station: There are two bus stations in Granada, Granada and Loja.

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