Granada located next to the Sierra Nevada mountains in Andalusia in the south of Spain. It is also close to the coast. Being in this position means that it is possible to go skiing and sunbathe on the beach in the same day.
Visit: the Alhambra, the old Moslem quarter
The Alhambra is a magnificent Moorish palace placed on the hill top with the Sierra Nevada Mountains rising in the background. Upon entering the palace you will be stunned by the ornately decorated Casa Real, the intricately adorned chambers, the leafy gardens of the Generalife and the old walls of the fortress Alcazaba are just some of the treasures within.
The old Moslem quarter, known as the Albaicín, on another hilltop faces the Alhambra. Its tiny, twisting narrow streets must be trodden during your stay in Granada. An observant eye will catch much of the Islamic legacy intertwined with later-built edifices. You'll also find some excellent small museums, such as the archaeological museum, as well as some inviting restaurants and tapas bars.
Just so you know: Granada was also home to Spain’s most famous poet Lorca, whose childhood home is now a charming museum in the village of Fuente Vaqueros.
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