Granada Places of Interest
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Alhambra PalaceThe Alhambra, the magical Red Palace, gets its name from the Arabic ‘qu´lat al-Hamra'. It is a rambling complex divided into four main areas: ... More |
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Granada CathedralGranada Cathedral is otherwise known as the Catedral de Santa MarÃa de la Encarnación. Construction of this magnificent building began in 1523 ... More |
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The AlbaicinThe Albaicin - set between the Alhambra and Sacromonte hills and bordered by the River Darro - is a step back in time. Originally a walled city, ... More |
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Alhambra MuseumBased in the lower floors of the Palace of Carlos V, this wonderful collection of exhibits is often missed by visitors still reeling from the spl ... More |
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The GeneralifeBordering the Alhambra, these Moorish gardens were designed to recreate the Paradise depicted in the Koran; lush, tranquil gardens with abundant ... More |
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La Capilla Real (Royal Chapel)On the 13 September 1504, having decided that Granada would be their final resting place, Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand signed a Royal Warran ... More |
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La Cartuja MonasteryA grand and glorious extravaganza, this is by far the most lavish of Spain's Carthusian monasteries. Founded in 1516, the land was donated by †... More |
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Museum of Fine ArtsIf you love art in beautiful surroundings, this museum is a must. Situated in the Palace of Carlos V at the Alhambra, the museum was started in 1 ... More |
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SacromonteSacromonte, the soul of Granada: The ancestral home of Granada's gypsy population, the flamenco and cave dwellings. The Gypsy clans of Sacromonte ... More |
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Sierra Nevada SkiPart of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park; the ski resort of Solynieve (aka Pradollano) takes full advantage of the long snow season and the wonderf ... More |
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