If you’re coming to Granada and you know very little about this enchanting city, here you should find all the information you need.
Granada is located just at the point where the Sierra Nevada mountains meet the fertile plain of the vega. Behind it there are steep mountains and in front there is a flat agricultural land.
This amazing city was subjected to the influences of many different cultures and populations during centuries. Christians, Muslims and Jews had left an impressive mark on the architecture, the traditions and the way of life of people, so conveying to this city a magical charm. Granada is a surprising city: in every street and behind every corner, you could discover an amazing building, a charming garden or…whatever you didn’t expect!
This Andalusian city is famous for its rich cultural heritage and it fosters one of the most important jewel of Muslim architecture: La Alhambra. Moreover, other interesting architectural places are constituted by the quarters of El Albaizín, Elvira or Judería, where you can admire marvelous gardens, market places, mills or Arab Baths.

Granada is also well-known within Spain due to its prestigious University and, nowadays, to its vibrant night-life. In fact, it is said that it is one of the three best cities for college students (the others are Salamanca and Santiago de Compostela), so you can imagine how exciting the nightlife could be!

Granada always was an important city in the history of Spain, but its fame is not only due to the historical events, but also to its artists. In the 1920’s Granada became the center of dynamic artistic movement, and in that period some of the best known personalities, as the poet Federico García Lorca and the composer Manuel de Falla, emerged. In their words and music they paid eloquent homage to their Andalusian roots, and increased considerably Granada’s fame and magnetic appeal around the world.

So you can expect everything from your experience in this city. If you’d like to immerse in the past, in a place full of history, Granada is the right one….if you’re looking for a young city, with a vibrant and exciting nightlife, Granada is the city for you….if you desire to breathe an artistic and intellectual atmosphere, Granada is what you are looking for…so come to Granada and you will surely enjoy an unforgettable experience!