Granada is a beautiful Spanish city. Tourists fall in love with it after their first visit. In addition to wonderful monuments included on the UNESCO list and beautiful landscapes, you will find Arab, Gypsy culture and oriental cuisine here.
An Arab district with a labyrinth of narrow streets, white houses with green courtyards and colorful souk markets. Oriental restaurants smell the tempting smell of delicious dishes. On the other side of the Darro River you can find the gypsy district of Barrio del Sacramento, where flamenco shows take place almost every day. The Spanish old town adds to the charm of the city. So Ganada is definitely a city with many faces.
Granada is a city in Spain, in the Andalusia region. It stretches along the Genil River, right at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, 410 km south of Madrid, 248 km east of Seville.
Sightseeing
The Alhambra Palace in Granada
The Alhambra Palace in Granada
The Alhambra Palace is a wonderful medieval fortress, strategically located on the top of a hill, overlooking the city. The Alhambra is one of the few monuments of Arabic architecture in Europe, and it is certainly the most impressive.
The palace is full of courtyards and rooms decorated with sculptures and columns. There are many small gardens with fountains here. The most recognizable place in the palace is the Lviv courtyard. It is worth visiting the private royal apartments.
Arab baths in the Alhambra
The Cathedral of Granada – Santa María de la Encarnación de Granada.
Capilla Real
The cathedral of Granada it is a Gothic-Renaissance cathedral. Adjacent to the cathedral is the famous Capilla Real (royal chapel), where the tombs of the Catholic Kings made of Carrara marble are located.
JERONIMOS MONASTERY
Monasterio de Jéronimo is a Jerónimos monastery located in the center of Granada. The Augustinian monastery is dedicated to Saint. Hieronim. The construction of the Gothic monastery began in 1504 under the direction of the architect Diego de Siloé, after the Catholic royal couple took up residence in the city.
Generalife Alhambra
The Generalife is a beautiful palace complex located near the Alhambra. It was built in Moorish times and is considered one of the most beautiful examples of garden architecture in Spain. The Generalife consists of many beautiful courtyards and gardens where you can enjoy wonderful views of the city.
Mirador de san nicolas, Granada
Mirador de San Nicolás is probably the most famous viewpoint in Granada. Tourists often visit this place because here you can see a stunning panorama of the city with the mountains in the background. The view is amazing so you have to see it and immortalize it in photos.
Where will we see flamenco shows in Andalusia?
There is no better place for a flamenco show than its homeland. If you are ordering flights to Andalusia and planning to spend your holiday here, be sure to reserve time to visit one of the tablaos – bars where you can see live flamenco. These are places prepared for tourists’ visits. This amazing expression and style as well as the spontaneous temperament of the Spaniards will make you want to dance flamenco yourself!
Arab Culture
Albaicín district
The Arab influence left its traces in Spain. In Granada there is the Albaicín district which showcases the mixture of Muslim art and Spanish architecture. The district is located on one of the slopes of the Alhambra. This district breathes the Arab world. While walking, you have the impression that you are in Morocco thanks to the music that can be heard in the shops, because of the tea houses and shops where Moroccan teas and products are sold. In the evenings, visits to the Alhambra, the Albaicín Arab district with its mosque and Arab baths are organised. The tour program is enriched with classes on Muslim art and traditional Andalusian cuisine. The district has its own charm and has also been included on the UNESCO list.
Variety of flavors
Granada is a great place if you want to try a variety of cuisine. Here you will find places with Chinese, Japanese, Moroccan, Mexican, Italian, Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. We will also eat real Turkish kebab here. There is something for everyone.
