Granada, Provincial capital in Andalusia, Spain
The city extends at the intersection of four rivers at the foot of Sierra Nevada mountains, surrounded by historic neighborhoods and fortifications.
Granada remained under Islamic control from 711 to 1492, making it the longest Muslim-ruled territory in the Iberian Peninsula.
The University of Granada, established in 1531, brings together thousands of students who contribute to the academic and research activities.
The local metro system connects main areas while buses provide transportation to Federico García Lorca Airport and Sierra Nevada ski resort.
Granada maintains the tradition of serving complimentary tapas with every drink order in local establishments.
Location: Province of Granada
Capital city: Granada city
Elevation above the sea: 693 m
Part of: Granada notarial district, Vega de Granada
Shares border with: Armilla, Pulianas, Maracena, Atarfe, Santa Fe, Vegas del Genil, Churriana de la Vega, Ogíjares, La Zubia, Cájar, Huétor Vega, Cenes de la Vega, Pinos Genil, Dúdar, Beas de Granada, Huétor Santillán, Víznar, Jun
Address: Granada, Spain 18190 Granada
Website: https://granada.org
GPS coordinates: 37.17350,-3.59953
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
Grenada is a city experienced like a poem. At the foot of the Sierra Nevada, it combines Muslim heritage, Catholic fervor, and Andalusian rhythm. Behind ochre facades lie shaded patios, fountains, mosaics, and carved arches that tell eight centuries of history. The Alhambra watches over the city like a stone dream, the Albaicín district unfolds its white alleys, and the gardens of Generalife recall the delicacy of Nasrid rulers. At every turn, a bell tower follows a minaret, an Arab market opens onto a baroque cathedral. Granada is as much an open-air museum as a living place, where flamenco still escapes from the Sacromonte caves. Between spirituality, art, and jasmine fragrance, the Andalusian city retains an elusive, almost mystical beauty.
Alhambra
1.1 km
Mirador de San Nicolas, Granada
1 km
S.A.I. Catedral Metropolitana de la Encarnación
281 m
Albaicín
997 m
Royal Chapel of Granada
280 m
Generalife
1.3 km
Palace of Charles V
974 m
Court of the Lions
995 m
Palacios nazaríes
936 m
Chartreuse de Grenade
2.1 km
Monasterio de San Jerónimo estilton
800 m
Abadía del Sacromonte
2.2 km
Muralla de la Alcazaba
788 m
Corral del Carbón
211 m
Science Park of Granada
1.4 km
Carmen de los Mártires
1.2 km
Madrasah of Granada
306 m
Criptopórtico de Las Gabias
7.4 km
Court of the Myrtles
966 m
Plaza de toros de Granada
1.9 km
Puerta de Elvira
962 m
Mexuar
949 m
Alcaicería of Granada
210 m
Hospital Real
1.3 km
Casa de los Tiros
382 m
Partal
1.1 km
Patronage of the Alhambra and the Generalife
961 m
Baños árabes del Bañuelo
795 mReviews
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