Province of Granada
Province of Granada, Administrative province in eastern Andalusia, Spain
Granada is an administrative territory in eastern Andalusia that reaches from the Mediterranean coast up to the Sierra Nevada mountain range, covering about 12,600 square kilometers (4,865 square miles). The territory extends from sandy beaches and subtropical valleys along the coast to snow-capped peaks and alpine landscapes inland.
The administrative territory was created in 1833 as part of Spain's territorial reorganization, replacing the former boundaries of the Nasrid kingdom that had ruled until 1492. The borders followed partly the old Moorish districts and joined coastal strips with highland zones.
The local cuisine carries Moorish influences that appear in dishes with almonds, honey and spices, found in street cafés and taverns throughout the area. Flamenco tradition is especially alive in the Sacromonte quarter, where music and dance evolved through the centuries-old Romani community.
The area is accessible by major roads from the rest of Andalusia and offers a wide variety of accommodation from village inns to coastal hotels. Summer months can be very hot along the coast, while the mountains may still carry snow in June.
Along the so-called Costa Tropical, mangoes, papayas and avocados grow right by the Mediterranean thanks to a mild microclimate, which is rare in Europe. Harvests often happen from October to November, when most visitors have already left the coast.
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Alhambra
31.1 km
Mulhacén
22.6 km
Mirador de San Nicolas, Granada
31.3 km
Tabernas Desert
76.3 km
Sexi
69.2 km
S.A.I. Catedral Metropolitana de la Encarnación
32 km
Albaicín
31.5 km
Royal Chapel of Granada
32 km
Generalife
30.8 km
Palace of Charles V
31.2 km
Los Millares
71.6 km
Jaén Cathedral
74.6 km
Cueva de Nerja
75.8 km
Alcazaba y Murallas del Cerro de San Cristóbal
82.8 km
Veleta
23.9 km
Court of the Lions
31.2 km
Palacios nazaríes
31.2 km
Iglesia del Salvador
85 km
Oasys MiniHollywood
76.9 km
Castle of Santa Catalina
75.3 km
Castillo de La Calahorra
18 km
Chartreuse de Grenade
31.6 km
Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park
19.8 km
Monasterio de San Jerónimo estilton
32.4 km
Abadía del Sacromonte
30 km
Texas Hollywood
76.9 km
Muralla de la Alcazaba
31.4 km
Cargadero de mineral El Alquife
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