Spain Travel - City Guide Granada
The essence of past legends and poems comes alive again by night. Admiration
and amazement on each corner remind us of the Moorish past of Granada. There
are lots of places to visit and stroll through, and an endless day makes it
easier to dive into the cool night of “tunas” (musical groups made up of
university students), bars and the hustle and bustle of the city. If you
really want to get to know Granada, you must walk through the whole city, in
pursuit of the shadow of the poet García Lorca, listening to the universal
music of Falla and discovering its history on every corner.
Recommended Hotels Granada
Best Western Dauro II Granada
The Best Western Dauro II enjoys an ideal location in the heart of Granada, near the Cathedral and at the foot of the stunning Alhambra palace.
Housed in an original building, the Best Western Dauro II has been renovated to combine the traditional charm of Granada with all the modern facilities needed to make your stay perfect.
Relax in your comfortable en suite bedroom, with parquet floors, television and air conditioning. Try local and international dishes in the hotel café, or enjoy tapas on the terrace of the hotel’s tapas bar, located on the same street.
Step out of the Best Western Dauro II and directly into central Granada, with nearby streets full of bars, restaurants and shops.
Stroll the 200 metres to the impressive Cathedral, and don’t miss the incredible Alhambra, situated less than 1km away on the hill overlooking the city.
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Puerta de las Granadas
In the same heart of the historic and monumental city’s hull, between the Alhambra and the Albayzin, the Hotel Puerta de las Granadas is constructed over a building from the XIX century which was totally rehabilitated in 2004.
It is placed in Cuesta de Gomérez 14, close to the Puerta de las Granadas, from which it gets its name and which is the natural access to the Alhambra monument.
Small hotel with only sixteen rooms, which assures a more personal and direct contact. Keeping the architectonic values of its past, it was given a more modern and functional character, according to present times.
The hotel allows the visitor to stay with the maximum comfort in the centre of the historic city quarter, in walking distance to the most emblematic monuments and the most traditional and trendiest places in town.
Whatever you wish to know about Granada is just a step away: The Alhambra, the Albayzin, the Cathedral, the Museums, the Festivals, the Restaurants, the Tapas ... in overall, enjoy the city staying in our centric hotel.
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Located at the foot of the highest mountain range in Spain, Granada has
one of the most outstanding Renaissance works in its cathedral. This
monument, with its five naves, stands out on account of its Royal Chapel,
which houses the graves of the Catholic Monarchs, Joanna the Mad, and Philip
the Handsome. In the museum of the sacristy you can enjoy looking at
paintings by Van der Weyden, Botticelli and Berruguete, as well as objects
such as King Ferdinand’s sword and Queen Isabella’s crown and sceptre.
Another symbol of Granada is the historical quarters of Albaicín, on the
hill facing the Alhambra. These quarters hosted the court of the Zirid
dynasty in the 11th century. The remains of the walls of the Alcazaba
(citadel), the Gate of Elvira and the Arco de las Pesas give evidence of
this period. Other places of special interest include churches erected over
mosques, with Moorish vestiges, such as the Church of San Salvador and the
Church of San Juan de los Reyes, which preserves two unique minarets of the
Nasrid period.
The Sacromonte Caves represent a picturesque feature of this Andalusian
city. Any tourist route must include a stop in this place, which has given
shelter to lots of gypsies for centuries. The flamenco shows with singing
and dance offer a marvellous display of its unimaginable intense and
colourful atmosphere in its purest state. On this very mountain, visitors
will find the Sacromonte Abbey, built on the site where in 1594 Moorish
treasure hunters found the well-known lead plates with engravings by saints
persecuted in Neron’s times.
As regards Granadas’s gastronomy, the weather and geographical variety of
the province have given it wide diversity and richness. From the mountains
comes the well-known ham from Trévelez, which is cured in the snow, whereas
in Las Alpujarras Chicken in Tomato Sauce and Migas Alpujarreñas (a dish
made of fried bread crumbs) are the most famous dishes. Espetones (barbecued
sardines) stand out on the coast, and in Granada visitors can taste the
Tortilla Sacromonte and fried beans with cured ham.
The easiest way to reach this province in Andalusia is by plane, since
the airport is only 10 kilometres away from Granada. The great weather
conditions for winter sports and its closeness to the Mediterranean coast
make this city a perfect destination to visit at any time of the year.
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