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Granada is a city located in the South of Spain in the region of Andalusia. The southern part of Spain is beautiful because of its cities of Arab influence, the countryside and beaches but especially because of the people who live in this region: the Andalusians.<\/p>\n
When visiting Andalusia it must be remembered that the Arab reign in the area was of the same length as the Christian dominance. This fact makes that the Arabic artistic, gastronomic and culinary heritage has an influential role in the beautiful Andalusia, specially, in Granada.<\/p>\n
Spanish people love spending time with friends and family, enjoying outdoors meet ups for eating, drinking and specially chatting with friends. Is in Andalusia where this happens more commonly out of all Spanish cities. Andalusians are friendly, welcoming, fun and enjoy eating and drinking but also singing and dancing.<\/p>\n
Granada has three main landmarks, which are a must to visit: the Alhambra, the Albaic\u00edn and Sacromonte.<\/p>\n
The Alhambra was the complex of palaces where Arab Sheikhs used to live when the south of Spain was under the Muslim command back over a thousand years ago. These palaces are majestic and worth visiting, being as part of one of the wonders of the world. Currently, the Alhambra is the most visited monument in Spain and part of the heritage of humanity.<\/p>\n
Albaic\u00edn and the Sacromonte are two neighbourhoods of the city of Granada located in two small mountains in front of the Alhambra. Strolling through the Albaic\u00edn and Sacromonte you will experience something that will stay with you forever: the streets, the smells, people in the street, music, dance, cooking and the \u201cfiesta\u201d spirit.
\nIt is worth visiting a \u201cCarmen\u201d in Albaic\u00edn and a \u201cZambra\u201d in Sacromonte.<\/p>\n
A \u201cCarmen\u201d is a typical house in Granada where Andalusians live; it has an inner courtyard and, some of them, the beautiful views of the Alhambra.<\/p>\n
A \u201cZambra\u201d is like a cave. These kinds of \u201ccaves\u201d are located in Sacromonte, where traditionally gypsy families live. Gypsies have been part of the Spanish culture for hundreds of years. Their culture and their music, “flamenco”, have made Granada known worldwide.<\/p>\n
To \u201cfeel\u201d Spain you need to listen to flamenco and know the Spanish gypsy heritage. The streets of Sacromonte have given the Spanish culture some of the greatest flamenco guitarists, singers and dancers known around the world, like Paco de Luc\u00eda. Zambras have been and will always be the places where the best flamenco in the world will flourish.<\/p>\n
Another beautiful place to visit, other than the three previously mentioned, are the Cathedral and the tombs for the Spanish Catholic Monarchs, which are located at the city centre and close to the main avenue: the Gran V\u00eda. We recommend walking around these areas and their surroundings with beautiful squares and gardens, full of life always.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also a good idea to visit the San Agustin Market, typical grocery market where to purchase local goods; and the \u201cteterias\u201d street (next to the Gran V\u00eda), an enchanting Arabic area inside Granada with beautiful \u201ccaf\u00e9 like\u201d premises where the actual main drink is tea. Trying one of their many different flavoured teas is a must, along with giving \u201ccachimbas\u201d (shisha) a try.<\/p>\n
The Alhambra is one of the most visited places in the world, so we would recommend buying the tickets in advance from the Alhambra\u2019s official website (click\u00a0HERE<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n Geographical Location of Granada. Click\u00a0HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information about Granada. Click\u00a0HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information about La Alhambra. Click\u00a0HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Note that September is the end of the summer. While there may be daytime temperatures of 30-35\u00b0C, at night temperatures tend to drop so note a light coat will be required (15\u00baC approximately).<\/p>\n Granada is a beautiful city located in the eastern part of Andaluc\u00eda (Southern Spain) at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the highest mountain range of the Iberian Peninsula and only 100 km away from the Mediterranean Sea. Granada was founded by the Romans and later settled by Moors (Arabic and Berber descents) who held the city for nearly 8 centuries. It was the last Moorish town to be conquered by the Christians in 1492. Granada enjoys one of Spain\u2019s most important cultural and architectural patrimonies.<\/p>\n The interesting history of Granada is visible in the town with famous monuments like the impressive fortress and palace \u201cLa Alhambra\u201d and the historic quarter of \u201cEl Albayzin\u201d, a mixture of Mujahardin and Spanish architecture, each designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site and the inspiration for many songs and stories. In addition, Granada boasts a Renaissance cathedral dating from the 16th century and many other architectural monuments of the first magnitude.<\/p>\n Granada is also a popular university town and hosts the important modern Technological Center for Research, Development and Innovation. The city is one of the most popular for foreign students wishing to learn Spanish. It is the city of the poet Garc\u00eda Lorca, a city \u201copen all year round\u201d, with many activities to enjoy, including the Music and Dance International Festival, the Jazz Festival and the Tango Festival.<\/p>\n The gastronomy of Granada and Andaluc\u00eda is rich and diverse, with a large number of restaurants and bars where one can taste succulent dishes.<\/p>\n From Granada you can easily travel to C\u00f3rdoba, and admire its great mosque and other monuments, to Sevilla, or to \u201cLas Alpujarras\u201d, a region of mountain villages at the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada, with deep, sheltered valleys and gorges which run down to the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n If you want to fly to Granada airport, you can catch an international flight to Barcelona or Madrid and then a domestic flight to Granada. There are many more flights to M\u00e1laga and they are usually cheaper. So many people fly to M\u00e1laga and then catch a bus or hire a car (see information below).<\/p>\n Another way to get to Granada by air is to come via one of the airports used by\u00a0VUELING<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>EASYJET<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>BRITSH AIRWAYS<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0IBERIA<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n British Airways operates direct flights from London City Airport (UK) to Granada several times a week. Easyjet also operates direct flights from London, Berlin and some Italian cities. The flights are fairly reasonably priced.<\/p>\n Granada airport is 12kms from the city centre. On arrival, you can get a bus (it costs 3\u20ac a trip) and it takes you to the centre of the city or get a taxi from the airport so that you can get to your accommodation without walking through the streets with your luggage. The taxi costs about 28 euros.<\/p>\n Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Flying to M\u00e1laga Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n M\u00e1laga is the closest international airport to Granada and there are many flights. M\u00e1laga Airport is 125km from Granada and it takes about 90 minutes to drive from Malaga Airport to Granada.<\/p>\n Getting from M\u00e1laga by bus<\/strong><\/p>\n It is best to use public transport to get to Granada. The bus is faster than the train. Buses leave from M\u00e1laga bus station (the journey takes approximately 90 minutes) or from the Terminal 3 at the Malaga Airport (the journey takes approximately 120 minutes) and it always arrive at Granada bus station (C\/ Minerva, 4, Granada).<\/p>\n The price of a one-way ticket is 11,57\u20ac or 14,91\u20ac or 13,86\u20ac (Supra Economy service M\u00e1laga or Granada, respectively) and the price of the return ticket is double the price of a one-way ticket so there is no saving in buying a return (you can see all information in the web site:<\/p>\n a) From M\u00e1laga to Granada:https:\/\/www.alsa.com\/en\/web\/bus\/coach\/malaga-granada?gclid=CjwKCAjw0oveBRAmEiwAzf6_rLI_fmhewwOuboK-Bm7dSc6yowNm6lIoyKBu5Ar8rp1nIvYZhQhuYRoCWcsQAvD_BwE#<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n b) From Granada to M\u00e1laga:https:\/\/www.alsa.com\/en\/web\/bus\/coach\/granada-malaga<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you arrive at another time, it is faster to catch a bus from M\u00e1laga airport to M\u00e1laga bus station and then catch a bus to Granada.<\/p>\n There are 19 daily buses services from M\u00e1laga to Granada and 18 daily buses services from Granada to M\u00e1laga. It is necessary to buy your ticket before boarding the bus from the previously mentioned websites or in the ticket office directly outside the arrivals hall. In the Alsa website (owner of the coaches from M\u00e1laga-Granada-M\u00e1laga), you can check times and prices and even choose your seats.<\/p>\n A taxi from M\u00e1laga to Granada is another means of transport but it costs around 140 euros.<\/p>\n Granada bus station is just outside town, so you will have to get a taxi or a bus into the centre (there are buses every 5 or 10 minutes and it is cheaper than the taxi service). When you come out of arrivals, go straight on and you will come to the bus stop.<\/p>\n If you miss the last bus to Granada, you will have to get a hotel in M\u00e1laga or club together with 4 people and get a taxi (a taxi from M\u00e1laga is about 120 – 160 euros).<\/p>\n Getting from M\u00e1laga in a hire car<\/strong><\/p>\n Remember that the only point in having a car in the centre of Granada is for going on excursions. Once you are in the centre of Granada you can walk everywhere or get a taxi. Parking your car in a public carpark will normally cost at least 25 euros per day but a new carpark has opened which costs 40 euros per week.<\/p>\n Most companies have pick-up and drop-off points both at Granada airport and in the centre of Granada. There is a list of hire car companies here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Getting from M\u00e1laga airport in a taxi<\/strong><\/p>\n Just go to the taxi rank at the airport and try to get the best price. You should be able to get the price down to 140 or even lower. You will need to show them the address of where you are going and then ask the price. It is a good idea to get them to write the figure down on a paper so that they can’t later say it was higher and that you didn’t understand.<\/p>\n There are companies who operate a long distance taxi service out of M\u00e1laga – for example M\u00e1laga Taxi. The price to Granada is 159 euros<\/p>\n Getting to Granada by Train<\/strong><\/p>\n The train station is fairly central and is in Avenida de Andaluces of Avenida de la Constituci\u00f3n. Granada is not on a high speed line.<\/p>\n The Talgo takes about 5 and a half hours from Madrid. Seville is 4 hours by train. Most people choose the bus rather than the train when coming from Malaga or Almeria.<\/p>\n RENFE have a good website giving full information about trains in Spain, English, French, etc. Follow these links for homepage and\u00a0timetables.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n TRAIN TICKET DISCOUNT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nAbout Granada<\/h2>\n
How to get to Granada<\/h2>\n