Air

Granada has a small airport situated 12km west of the city which serves a limited number of flights. There are budget flights to and from Barcelona, Rome and Paris airports.

Rail

Three trains run each day on the picturesque line to Algeciras via pretty Antequera and Ronda. There are also two daily trains to Madrid via Cordoba, one or two daily to Barcelona via Linares-Baeza and Valencia, and one to Linares-Baeza.

Alhambra

It is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was originally constructed as a small fortress but was largely ignored until its ruins were renovated and rebuilt in the mid-11th century by the Moorish emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Emirate of Granada. Moorish poets described it as "a pearl set in emeralds," an allusion to the colour of its buildings and the woods around them. There is no doubt that this is a remarkable place which is a must visit.

Generalife Gardens

The Generalife was built as a summer palace for the Muslim emirs, a place of retreat where they could kick back with their harems and take some time away from the world. Tall cypresses frame pathways, fountains play in arches over long pools, streams flow down staircases, flowers and flowering trees cast their scent, and hedges enclose serene little lawns. The Generalife Gardens make a delightfully relaxing end to an Alhambra visit.

Flamenco in Granada

Flamenco consists of singing, playing and dancing, developed in Andalusia and is influenced by a mixture of various cultures: Arab, Jewish and Christian. Many of the most popular flamenco shows in Granada are in the caves in the Sacromonte quarter. The type of flamenco is most often Zambra, a typical family style, although you may find bits and pieces of other styles during a show.

Sierra Nevada National Park

The Sierra Nevada is a dramatic, rugged and extensive mountain range, the highest in Europe after the Alps and the most significant section of the Cordillera Penibética. The protected area encompasses 86,208 ha of torrential rivers, sheer-sided gorges, stony scree slopes and glacial lakes between snowy summits. Popular activities in the region include skiing, hiking, mountain biking and summer camps. One can simply travel and discover its fauna and flora, see its lagoons and have an adventure in this vast area of land. The park has a rich history, with the Tartessians, Visigoths, Romans and Moors all leaving their legacy in the area, which can be still be seen today.

Fajalauza Ceramica

If you are looking for pottery the most distinctive of all produced in the area is known as Fajalauza. It dates back to the 16th Century and is named after the medieval gate that led into the traditional potter’s quarter of Granada.

Alcaiceria

Located near the Cathedral the old silk market, dating back to the Moors, is now a souvenir hunters paradise if you don’t mind getting tangled-up with tour groups.

Supermarkets

Mercadona has a number of branches across Granada and is generally a good option if you are looking for variety, quality and value. The food hall at El Corte Inglés has a slightly more international offering. Carrefour has two main outlets which also include clothes, home and garden, electronics, toys and books etc.

Muglia

C/Joaquin Costa, 4, 18010 Granada, Spain
Cuisines: Indian

Saffron Restaurante

Calle San Anton, San Marcos, 18005 Granada, Spain
Cuisines: Indian, Mediterranean

KASBAH Teteria restaurant

C/ Caldereria Nueva, 18010 Granada, Spain
Cuisines: Indian, Moroccan