|
|
|
|
|
view map |
|
|||
|
|||
|
|||
|
|||
|
|||
|
|||
|
|||
|
|||
|
|
| OVERVIEW |
| Average Flight Price |
90 £
|
| Price per night, 5 Stars Hotel | 176 £ |
| Price per night, 4 Stars Hotel | 114 £ |
| Price per night, 3 Stars Hotel | 124 £ |
| Average price per person including |
|
|
| Flight + nights stay in a star hotel / double room, is | ||
|
Note
These values represent only an estimate of costs for travels from London, bought in 2015-01-12 with departure date in 2015-05-17 and return date in 2015-05-20 . These values refer the best quality and price according to parameters of selection set by Bananatrips. Prices may have changed since date of publication and will also depend on the specific date of reservation. The success in obtaining good prices is to make reservations in advance. For specific values in other dates please REQUEST A SEARCH BEFORE MAKING YOUR RESERVATION. |
||
During the period of Moorish domination, Granada was the jewel of the peninsula. Today the city houses the greatest Moorish legacy in Europe, one of the most captivating, magical tourist attractions on the continent: the Alhambra.
Granada is located in Granada Province, in Andalusia. Granada has a rich culture and history, exciting nightlife, and also ski resorts in the nearby Sierra Nevada.
We can also visit the beautiful valleys Las Alpujarras with its immaculate white villages and small woods. But most of all, Granada has the Alhambra.
REASONS TO GO
The dazzling Alhambra the citadel was once the palace of the Moorish sultans, with majestic gardens.
The Andalusia white houses and the narrow streets of the historic quarter of Albacin
An original gipsy flamenco performance, in the Sacromonte Caves
ORIENTATION
The two principal streets of the city are the Gran Via de Colón (connecting the north to the south) and Reyes Católicos Avenue (connecting east to west). Both streets cross in the Isabel la Católica Square. In front of the great cathedral you will find Plaza Bib-Rambla, with many restaurants and cafés and also with the old Arabian market Alcaiceria. West from The Reyes Católicos Avenue, is the Puerta Real, and east is the Plaza Nueva. The most beautiful area to visit is eastern Plaza Nueva: The Alhambra and the Albacin Quarter are there.
The Alhambra appears to have been spirited out of a fairytale, or closer to home, out of one of the Arabian Nights tales. Outside, an imposing red fortress surrounded by cypresses and inside an exquisite architectural jewel comprised of an impressive palace (Nasrid Palace) and an inspiring garden (Generalife). Its name stems from the full name "Qal'at al-hamra" which in Arabic means Red Fortress. It was a palace, a citadel and a fortress, the residence of the Nasrid Sultans and high palace dignitaries, courtesans and elite soldiers in the 13th and 14th centuries.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee declared the Granada Alhambra and Generalife part of the Cultural Heritage of Humanity in a session on 2nd November, 1984.
Book your tickets early.
BEST TIME TO GO
The best time to visit Granada is spring or autumn. In summer the temperatures can get very high. The winter is quite smooth and you can always go skiing at Sierra Nevada.
HOW TO GET THERE
The Granada International Airport is located about 15 km from the city centre. Connections can be either by taxi (about 28 Euros) or by bus (3 EUros) and take around 30 minutes to get there.To reach the city centre you can catch a taxi at the Arrivals terminal which will cost you around Euros 17-20 into the city centre. Another option is to go by bus: the Airport - La Caleta - Avda. de la Constitución - Gran Vía - Palacio de Congresos route leaves from a stop in front of the Arrivals terminal. The ticket costs Euros 3.
TRAVELLING AROUND
The main tourist attractions are in a walking distance of the city centre. The Alhambra and Albacón (the Arabic quarter) are located on the hills with the Calle de los Tristes and a small river in the middle. Every 15 minutes there are buses leaving from Plaza Nueva to Alhambra and Albayzin. The trip costs 1.20 Euros.
INFO
www.granadatur.com
