Introducing Granada
Granada has an edge over other Andalucian cities. Many visitors don’t get past the allure of the Alhambra, with its woods and the Sierra Nevada as magnificent backdrops, and the mystery of the winding streets of the Albayzín. But what you’ll find if you stick around is Andalucía’s hippest, youthful city, with a free-tapas culture, innovative bars, tiny flamenco holes and thumping clubs. Here, the Islamic past feels recent as a growing North African population has filled the Albayzín with kebab and cake shops and slipper and tea nooks and even a newly-constructed mosque.
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These tours & activities make it easy:
- See the best of Granada on a city sightseeing tour
- Discover Granada's Islamic heritage on a visit to the Alhambra and Arab Bath
- Explore Granada at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off tour
Last updated: Jan 24, 2013
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Our Top Picks For Granada
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1 Alahambra
Imagine the drama and intrigue that once took place in the splendour of the Alahambra and the Generalife gardens.
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2 Granada's old Muslim quarter
Explore the steep, winding cobblestone streets of Albayzín.
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3 Gothic Cathedral
The incredible Gothic Renaissance Cathedral of Granada would top most must-sees if it were in any other city.
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4 Tapas
Granada's competitive tapas restaurants rate up with the best in the country.