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Granada is one of Andalucia's most historic centres, famed particularly for its glorious Alhambra. Granada's location is stunning, situated as it is at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Winter skiing holidays are popular around Granada. Like Cordoba, Granada has a distinctly Moorish character and was the last of the Andalucian Arab centres to be conquered finally by the Christians in 1492. In the 20th century the name of Frederico Garcia Lorca, poet and writer of numerous plays, is celebrated in his hometown Granada. Lorca is considered by many to be one of Spain's best 20th century authors. A Republican supporter, he was shot by nationalists in Granada in the early days of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. Lorca's summerhouse just outside Granada is now a house-museum with numerous personal items and photography on display. The Granada region, in tribute, has named their airport after the poet.
Granada has a thriving music, cinema and theatre/festivals scene, alongside a host of monuments and museums including an archaeological museum. Granada Tourist Information, Calle Santa Ana, 4, Bajo - 18009 Granada. Tel. (00 34) 958225990.
Winter skiing, walking and touring the dramatic Andalucian Sierra around Granada, historical/cultural and literary tours, a choice of exquisite fine restaurants and tapas, superb shopping and an excellent choice of luxury spa leisure 5 star hotels are all here and waiting to be discovered in Granada.
(For luxury 4 and 5 star spa leisure Granada hotels see accommodation listings here on Iknow Spain - Granada is an all year round centre for spa leisure luxury holidays and golf).
Granada is a cultural and outdoor activiites hotspot in Andalucia that rises above other desinations on the strength of its sheer variety of activities. A number of Federico Garcia Lorca tours are suggested via the Granada Tourist webguide (link right) and a visit to Lorca's summerhouse/now house museum is highly recommended. Lorca travelled widely, but was always drawn back to his beloved Granada for inspiration. In the early days of the Spanish Civil War being in the wrong place at the wrong time literally meant the difference between life and death. Lorca's creative travelling theatres did much to empower and spread education to rural communities in the area.
Granada's dramatic Alhambra is a mecca for daytrippers and excursions, but there's much more to the Granada region alongside this striking attraction. The high peaks of the surroundinh Sierra Nevada are snow covered in winter and popular for skiing and within this Andalucian city you'll find a buzzing tapas and cafe culture, a choice of flamenco venues and around Granada a number of pre-historic caves distinctive to the area stretching west towards Antequera.
Granada's Alhambra is a positive feast of stories and legends as well as being a spectacularly located and unique piece of architecture. The Alhambra in Granada has served as fortress from the 9th century and later from the 13th to the 14th centuries as a palace citadel.
One of Spain's treasured monuments, Granada's Alhambra is separated into 4 zones - the Palaces, the Alcazaba military zone the city or Medina area and the Generalife - essentially the agricultural estate. All four zones are surrounded by pretty woods, orchards and gardens forming a huge complex and centrepiece to the city.
The Alhambra Granada official guide (weblink right) also suggests visiting surrounding viewpoints Mirador de San Nicolas in the Albaicin area and Sacromonte for spectacular views down onto the Alhambra complex. Granada's Alhambra gets thousands of visitors daily, and numbers of tickets available is limited. Arriving early is a good idea (3 hours are needed for a complete tour). Advanced booking (see Alhambra webguide right for details) is also a good idea to avoid disappointment, and tickets can be pre-purchased on-line via the weblink right.
For advanced bookings to the Alhambra Granada book online via the ticket office weblink right or see the Alhambra Granada guide for telephone booking procedure.
Granada's Federico Garcia Lorca Airport is situated just 17 km to the west of Granada city centre (and 106km south of Jaen). This Andalucian Airport serves key centres Granada, Jaen to the north and increasingly international visitors to Granada's holiday coast the Costa Tropical (which includes coastal holiday bases such as Almunecar, Salobrena, Calahonda and Motril).
Most flight traffic to Granada aiport is domestic, but passenger numbers from international destinations have been increasing steadily. Direct flights from the UK run currently (2007) from Liverpool, Nottingham East Midlands and London Stanstead. Domestic links from Granada Airport include flights to Barcelona, Girona, Madrid and out to the Spanish islands to Palma de Mallorca and Tenerife North.
Passenger services at Granada Airport are excellent, with a number of car hire companies based here (see cheap car hire Granada weblink right for best prices with Holiday Autos).
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