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Granada Tourist Information and Granada Tourism
(Granada, Andalucia, Spain)



Without doubt one of Spain's true jewels, the city of Granada lies on the southern side of Spain, in the Granada Province. Famous around the world for its stunning Alhambra fortress, which overlooks much of Granada, being perched high on a hill, Granada is also home to a host of other sightseeing opportunities and a rich Moorish heritage.

Many of Granada's most historic tourist attractions are located in the Old Quarter (Parte Vieja) and the Albayzin district, both of which are known for their al fresco dining and endless array of shops. For those looking to see the main tourist attractions in Granada, the Bono Turistico city pass is worth purchasing and offers huge savings for a number of the city's main monuments, remaining valid for a week.




Granada features the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains, with the city's main streets being the Calle Reyes Católicos and the Gran Via de Colón. A number of spacious public plazas can be found nearby, including both Granada's Plaza Nueva and Plaza Isabel La Católica. Other notable parts of Granada include the historic Old Quarter (Parte Vieja), the Realjo district, El Albaicin (Albayzin), and the Sacromonte area - otherwise known as Granada's gypsy quarter. Information about these districts and general tourism in Granada can be found at the Provincial Tourist Information Office on Plaza de Mariana Pineda, the Regional Tourist Information Office on Plaza Nueva and the Alhambra Regional Tourist Information Office along the Avenida del Generalife.

Tourism is becoming an important part of Granada's economy and visitors are always welcomed to the city, with many of the city's most popular hotels located in the heart of Granada, close to the Cathedral and Royal Chapel, and overlooking the scenic River Genil. Further hotels can be found nearby the main Conference Centre, close to the city's nearby airport, and around Granada University - a historic campus home to around 60,000 students. More information on Granada Hotels.

Granada's main tourist attractions include La Alhambra - a famous 13th-century Moorish fortress, surrounded by the Generalife Gardens, where many outdoor summer concerts are held; Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones - the modern Granada Conference Centre, with a capacity of around 2,000 people; and Granada's nightlife - consisting of many lively nightspots, al fresco dining, Tapas bars, fiestas and Flamenco dancing around El Sacromonte.

Additional tourist attractions and popular landmarks in Granada include El Banuelo - the Historic Baths of Granada, with Moorish origins, dating back approximately 1,000 years; Murallas del Albayzin - remains of the walls which once surrounded an 8th-century fortress; Granada's Palacio del Mexuar - an ancient palace with an elaborate interior, where a wealthy sultan lived; and the Mirador de San Nicolas - offering some of the best views of the Alhambra, Sierra Nevada mountains and beyond. More information on Granada Tourist Attractions and Granada Landmarks.

Some of Granada's main museums and art galleries include the Museo Arqueológico y Etnológico - Granada's Archaeological Museum, home to many local treasures, artefacts and information about the area's Roman past; Museo de la Zambra - set within the 'Caves of the Gypsies', celebrating the area's many gypsy festivals and atmospheric Flamenco dancing; Parque de las Ciencias - a modern science museum and park, full of interactive displays, together with a planetarium and plenty of educational information; and the Museo de Bellas Artes - the Granada Museum of Fine Arts, housing a large collection of paintings, sculptures and plasters from the 1500s onwards. More information on Granada Museums and Granada Art Galleries.

Tourist attractions located nearby Granada include many cities, towns and villages, such as Alhama, Almeria, Baza, Guadix, Illura, Loja, Montefrio, and Sevilla (Seville) - known for its outstanding architecture, enormous cathedral, museums and annual fiestas. Also, the Sierra Nevada mountains are close to Granada and offer breathtaking views and many recreational activities, which even include year-round skiing. Also within reach of Granada are the coastal resorts of Malaga, Marbella and Torremolinos, all of which stand to the southwest of Granada, along Spain's legendary Costa del Sol. More information on Granada Attractions Nearby.

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More Granada Information / Fast Facts and Orientation - Granada, Andalucia, Spain

• Country: Spain
• Location: Granada Province, Andalucia
• Status: city
• Area: approximately 34 square miles / 88 square kilometers
• Population: approximately 240,000
• Language: Spanish
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Time zone: 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• Country dialing code: +34
• Telephone area code: 958
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily Granada January temperature: 16ºC / 61ºF
• Average daily Granada July temperature: 28ºC / 82ºF

 
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