Granada is one of the pearls of Spain, most visited by tourists from all the world. Granada is gritty, compelling city where serene Islamic architecture and Arab-flavored street life go hand in hand with monumental churches, old-school tapas bars and counterculture graffiti art. The long-time capital of Moorish Andalusia has to offer the most important reminds of this epoch in Spanish history, with the world-famous Alhambra – an astonishing palace complex whose Islamic decor and landscaped gardens are unique in Europe.
The city is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, the Iberian Peninsula’s highest mountain-massif with great possibilities for winter-sports. The highest peak is the Mulhacen at almost 3.5 km. On the other hand it is not far from the Mediterranean sea, so Granada is a great place to visit in any season.
There’s also an energy to Granada’s streets, packed as they are with bars, student dives, bohemian cafes and intimate flamenco clubs, and it’s this as much as the more traditional sights that leaves a lasting impression. I love walking through beautiful gardens, charming narrow streets and after a walk, sit down in one of those typical taverns to have some of that famous ham and local wine, and breath the centuries of history around me.
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