Granada is a city in Andalusia Spain and is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains where the 1996 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships were held. One of the most interesting attractions is the exquisite fabled Alhambra palace fortress which is one of the largest surviving medieval Palace’s in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many people travel for days to come to see this wonderful fairy tale Moorish fortress that symbolically portrays the significance of the regions past history.
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The hill opposite the Alhambra is another attractive and atmospheric place to visit as well. Known as the Albayzin quarter, this picturesque area is a maze of dark narrow and winding streets that lead to expansive plazas that have large old houses with walled gardens that are commonly known as the Carmenes. It is a delight to walk through, particularly as you come across medieval structures and fabulous vistas, especially from the Mirador san Nicolas viewing platform.
Other tourist attractions in the city include the thousand year old historic baths of El Banuelo; the Murallas del Albayzin remains from an eighth century fortress; the ancient palace of Mexuar which has an elaborate interior and the Mirador de San Nicolas point which offers amazing views of the fortress.
Granada has its own museums and galleries as well. The most visited one is the modern interactive science park which is designed not only for kids but also for adults. Highlights at this establishment include an epic Planetarium which opens up to the sky, Eureka Hall which has a hands on gyroscope and the Exploration Hall designed especially for the very young kids. Another interesting place is the Archaeological Museum which is home to many local treasures and the Museum of Fine Arts which has a first-class collection of sculptures, plasters and paintings from the sixteenth century onwards.
For skiing enthusiasts who want to practice their techniques, the close by Sierra Nevada Mountains has year round facilities catering for every type of skill level. The region also provides fabulous mountain walks that offer breathtaking views of the whole of the countryside.
Airport information
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport also known as Granada Airport is located near to Chauchina and Santa Fe and is about fifteen kilometres west of the city. Unfortunately it only serves domestic flights with the majority of cheap flights arriving from Madrid and Barcelona.
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Alongside Federico Garcia Lorca (GRX) there are 2 airports within the 100 mile catchment area of Granada. These are Malaga Airport (AGP) (53 Miles) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (81 Miles).
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