Granada
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Sierra Nevada, enjoying winter… and summer
Very close to the city of Granada we have a mountainous massif that is also one of the most important tourist destinations in Andalusia. This is Sierra Nevada, fundamentally famous for its ski resort but a great place to enjoy also in summer thanks to its hiking trails and the wild nature of the area. Sierra Nevada is a National Park and also a Biosphere Reserve, where the two highest peaks of the Iberian Peninsula are located, Veleta and Mulhacen. What to do in Sierra Nevada In winter, the ski resort takes on a special role as it is the…
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The best thing to see in Granada with children. The essential plans
Granada is among the most visited cities in Spain and in the world, with an important tourist offer for audiences of all ages. In this case we are going to focus on the smallest and what you can do with them. Visiting Granada with children is a great opportunity to enjoy with them thanks to its interesting attractions and the offer that there is for them. As you can see, you can go around Granada and its surroundings and have a really good time if we put a little ingenuity into it and inform ourselves correctly. The city is a…
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The Mirador de San Nicolás, the best views of Granada
Is there any point in Granada as important as the Alhambra? Well, possibly the place from where we have the best views of the most famous monument in Granada, and that place is none other than the Mirador de San Nicolás. Located in the heart of the Albaicín neighborhood, it is one of the most frequented places in Granada, both during the day and at night. And it is that the views that we have from there of the Alhambra are unmatched. Those who have visited say they could be there for hours. Get to the Mirador de San Nicolás…
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Neighborhoods of Granada with History: The Albaycin and Sacromonte
From the Alhambra in Granada we can have some of the best views of the Albaycin, that neighborhood made up of white houses that form an enviable ensemble. Sacromonte is another one of those special neighborhoods in Granada, famous for its caves and for that flamenco atmosphere that is so popular in the south of Spain. You can take a very special guided tour of the Albaicín and Sacromonte in which they will tell you the most important things about both neighborhoods in Granada. A visit to the Albaycin Visiting the Albaycin of Granada is a unique experience. We recommend…
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The Monastery of the Cartuja de Granada
Located north of the city of Granada we find the Monastery of La Cartuja, officially called the Monastery of Our Lady of the Assumption. It is a monastery that housed a community of Carthusian monks until 1835, the year in which they were expelled from the monastery. This monastery was built in the 16th century by order of Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, the Great Captain, who gave some land for its construction, although a different location was finally chosen. The visit to the Cartuja Monastery Visiting the Monasteiro de la Cartuja, whose construction began in 1506 and lasted 3 centuries,…
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