Granada

Are you one of those people you want to go on a holiday to discover and unleash our prehistoric times or our culture, heritage and traditions. If that’s the case you should not miss out the spectacular and magnetic Granada,Spain.

Let’s have a view at some of the basics so that you can quickly get your tickets confirmed and go flying.

Location: Granada is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range and descents from Nazeri Dynasty, the last great Moorish kingdom in Spain. This city of Granada spreads over two main hills, the Alhambra and the Albaicín, and is crossed by two rivers, the Genil and the Darro.This is a perfect combination of height and depth, and you would witness the great mountains as well as the deep rivers at the same time. Sounds exciting, isn’t it.

Importance: Granada has been a place of prominence since 1200s with a Muslim power ruling the state. Granada was the last surviving Islamic capital in Spain even when Seville and Cordoba had fallen to the Catholic monarchs. This is the place where the Sultans had their last stand against the Catholic invaders and is of great historical importance.

Places to see: Granada is one of the Spain's most spectacular cities and has a historical importance, it’s well known as Spain’s World Heritage cities. You would notice huge influx of millions of tourists and international students visiting this amazing city each year due to its rich heritage. You would witness that the ancient stronghold of Moorish culture in the place. Granada has Alhambra palace on its hill, which is the jewel of the place. It has been declared a national monument, when you roam around in Granada you would notice that all the old monuments and buildings are well preserved and still reflect rich alien culture and art.

The Alhambra palace is one of the most famous monuments and is a mixture of three diverse cultures, Muslim, Jewish, and Christian historical legacy. This diversity is something which makes Granada the most looked for and sought after historic cities in Spain.Not only history of Granada enchants people, but also the current as well. Granada is also well-known for its prestigious University of Granada, this University is one of the three best cities for college students.You will also find a huge variety of luxurious hotels to stay in Granada and you can book hotels online too. Granada has always been an important cultural centre for centuries, its rich culture is due to the enriching history and diverse influence of both Muslim and Christian rule.

The city has now designed a calendar of cultural and leisure events wherein music, cinema and theatre seasons and festivals are listed, along with permanent and temporary exhibitions ranging over all fields of knowledge. This endeavor has been taken for the ease of the tourists visiting the palace.So if you are one of the visitors don’t forget to check out the calendar.

Apart from the Alhambra you should even check out the Generalife summer palace which is situated on the same Granadian hill. The summer palace as the name suggests is well known for its lush gardens with stunning fountains and serene ponds. You should also try to check out the ski resort at the highest peak in continental Spain, Mulhacén (3482 m).

Does it sound like a plan? Any idea if you want to purchase a ticket to Granada now,