Tourist information - Granada
At the foot of Sierra Nevada, in between the Darro and Genil rivers, essentially the most remarkable cities in Eastern Andalusia unfolds. A magnificent Andalusian legacy meets architectural gems from the Renaissance and the most advanced facilities, typical of the 21st century.
Due to the fact it was the last city re-conquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492, Granada has an unmistakable Arab flavour. Its gastronomy, crafts and urban structure are an outcome of the city's glorious historical past. Fountains, miradors and Cármenes, the villas surrounded by gardens which are typical of the city, add to the unforgettable charm of Granada. Not in vain was among its oldest districts, the Albaicín, declared World Heritage Site along with the Alhambra along with the Generalife. A significant cultural centre for centuries, both during Muslim and Christian rule, today the city features an enviable calendar of cultural and leisure events. Music, Cinema and Theatre seasons and festivals are listed along with permanent and temporary exhibitions that range across fields of knowledge. Old Renaissance palaces are home to seminars, conferences and debates, while the most innovative infrastructures are prepared for the bigger events.
Granada possesses a huge network of accommodations including historical buildings, including the old convent of Santa Paula (AC Hotel) and the convent of San Francisco (Tourist Inn located inside the Alhambra), cármenes (traditional villas with gardens) in the Albaicín, and casas-cueva (cave-houses) in Sacromonte.
Because of its great connections, its marvellous climatic conditions, its beaches, along with its snowed mountains, Granada is a unique destination for cultural, adventure and business travel.
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