Granada People & Culture

Granada is a famous city in Andalucia, the south of Spain. You should really visit the Alhambra but make sure you order your tickets in time. There are only allowed a number of people a day, so if you don't have a ticket... you won't be able to enter this small paradise on earth. Take enough water with you because it can be very hot over there, especially in the summer.

Go out and party, great people

beautiful city, nice atmosphere, remarkable architecture, flamenco dancers, alhambra, friendly people, unexpensive alcohol and good weather all year long - that's why you should go visit granada

Alhambra, famous maure forteress, with wooden windows so women could see outside without being seen by the people outside

If you find yourself in the Southern part of Spain then Granada is a must see destination.. a unique combination of ancient and modern, new and old in this little but such a beautiful town.. Great friendly and smiley people, very good prices for accomodation and transportation, Amazing food ( Must try the Seafood Paella and for spicy lovers.. The Pil Pil ) and the Tango dancers in some live entertainment restaurants are some of the elements that can assure you will have a great time in that warm and sweet town.. when you look at the amazing old unharmed buildings in the centre of the city and the magnificent Al - Hambra palace at the cliff watching the city you will meet the art and luxury of the Arabs that conquered Spain for over 7 centuries. The Nazarin Palace is simply the best ancient site I have ever been to in my life..

Alhambra, Granada, Spain Plan to spend the day. Get there early as they only let a certain number of people in a day. The buildings, gardens, reflecting pools are beautiful. The Spanish/Moorish designs are faboulus! Beautiful doors!! Such old history. A must see!!! Between the popular Costa del Sol on the west, and the coast of Almeria in the east, lies the Moorish Spain of history and romance novels, Spain’s central southern coast, which appeals to visitors who desire a more natural, less hurried experience. The home town of famous author Federico García Lorca, Granada makes an excellent home base from which to explore all that the area has to offer. Grenada is the largest city in the area, set back from the coast, arrayed across the Alhambra and the Albaicín hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and crisscrossed by the Genil and Darro Rivers. Unusual, sub-tropical fruits, such as the custard apple, called cherimoya, are only found in this area. Other more familiar fruits, such as the avocado, can be found ripe at almost any time of the year. The African continent, just across the Mediterranean, together with the mountains keeps Grenada sheltered and sub-tropical in all seasons. One of the many private bed and breakfast inns will give you the best perspective on local cuisine and culture, but business travelers have a wide selection of full-service, contemporary hotels in the metropolitan areas, as well.

Granada is a wonderfull city i realy radiates spanish culture my tip would be get up realy early to see the alhambra so your first in line and take of to see the mountains afterwards

In Granada, the locals will not go into a restaurant unless there are other people in it. It's a cultural thing. So just because one restaurant or tavern may be packed and its neighbor empty, doesn't mean the empty place next door is closed. If you go to an empty restaurant, others will show up too.

Want to visit Alhambra? Be ready for long waiting queue. I preferred gypsy quarter with live music and certain "genius loci" :-)

Very authentic old town. Some parts of the city are the typical mix of Andalucian and Arabic style. Lots of nice little tapas bars. Excellent for a short city break, in combination with a hike in the Sierra Nevada.

Getting to the Alhambra is a beautiful walk, but quite a hike. It's a good idea to get the the #30 bus from the corner of Plaza Isabel la Catolica. It takes you right up to the ticket offices for Generalife/Alhambra ticket offices and cost 1.10 euros.

Watch out for pickpockets!

Beautiful architecture - first went there as a teenager and the memory of the snow capped mountains in the distance as seen from the ampitheatre has stayed with me forever - breathtaking...

This is a great place to get a taste of the fascinating and often very turbulent history of the region, and indeed Spain as a whole. Granada was one of the key Moorish strongholds during the long Islamic occupation of the southern Iberian peninsular. The most important buildings from that period are grouped together in an enclosed area called the Alhambra ; highlights include the Casaba (castle) and several palaces influenced by both Moorish architecture and the later Catholic styles post 1492. Once you have visited the main historical attraction, which is situated on top of a strategic hill, then head on down into the maze of streets and alleyways which make up the old town. There are some great places to sample the local cuisine, especially the Tapas bars - But be warned many landlords do not speak English and if your Castilian Spanish is not up to much then you may have to get by in French! But once the food arrives then all the effort of walking around the sites will be made truly worthwhile, all food is freshly prepared and there are sure to be things to please all travellers.

One of the most beautiful cities I've ever been to!! Totally worth it! And specially with your partner, it's very romantic!

The Alhambra is so stunning, go for a ticket that allows you to visit over two or three days. Visit at different times of the day to appreciate the 'rooms' in the early or late sun. Don't forget the Generalife gardens.