Nestled close to the towering Sierra Nevada, and overlooked by the Alhambra, one of the world's most famous Moorish palaces, Granada in the Spanish region of Andalucia is unique in comparison to other Spanish cities. Sure, it has its tapas bars and locals enjoy their siestas every afternoon, but stroll around the city and you'll find Moorish quarters with an abundance of tea houses and restaurants where Arabic delicacies are their specialty. It is also a big student city, so whether it's the middle or end of the week you arrive you'll find somewhere to suit your hedonistic needs.
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Download Granada Pocket Guide View all guides »One of a kind city, for sure. Absolutely beautiful! Granada has an amazing blend of cultures that I've never seen anywhere else before. This was my favorite city in Spain because you can have a blast sight-seeing during the day, AND partying at night! The culture here goes beyond museums and castles, and into the every day life of the locals. Hooka bars, teterias, the food, the music, the dance-- I LOVED it!
granada is awsome i fell in love with this city, makes you want to leave everithing and stay in its magic streets!
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Granada is really cool. There is a great, rich Spanish and Moorish flavor. If you arent afraid to go out of your comfort zone a little, go to Granada. The Alhambra was gorgeous, but go in the early morning to avoid the heat. The Albaicyn is great, walk around at night and get ¨Cana y Tapas¨!
Insider Tip:Book your ticket to Alhambra in advance, book it for an early morning visit, 930am was perfect. Leave the hostel around 830am.
Awesome city. Not too big but you'll walk a lot, especially when it's "tapas" time. The weather is great too but it can get too hot in summertime. Go to different bars to try different tapas, it's VERY cheap to eat well. Get lost in the narrowest streets of the city uptown. I highly suggest you go unwind in Granada for some days!! I definitely will come back to Granada as soon as I can.
Insider Tip:If you're traveling to Granada from June to September, be ready for the burning hot weather pretty much all day. If you're visiting the Alhambra, try entering early in the morning, that way you'll avoid the crowd and the unbearably hot weather. And don't forget to go around for TAPAS, it's the best thing ever.
Absolutely loved the city of Granada, the food, the people and the scenery were amazing. It felt like very authentic Spain and it also felt like a very safe city to visit, didn't feel the need to be constantly on alert for pickpocketers etc
Insider Tip:If you are going out for a few drinks, don't order dinner first. The free tapas are amazing and usually after a few drinks you are almost too full to eat much more.
The north-eastern Spanish city is among one of Europe's favourite destinations for short breaks and a popular spot with inter-railers going to Spain. It is also home to some of the world's most fascinating architecture thanks to the works of Antoni Gaudi.
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