Granada Travelers Recommend

History is alive in Granada's narrow streets, riotous gardens and spectacular monuments, reverberating with echoes of the city's grand Islamic past and its medieval Renaissance. With the majestic Sierra Nevada as its backdrop and the mighty Alhambra and Generalife as its principal calling cards, this Andalucían beauty has captured the heart of many a traveler. Nothing quite prepares you for the magnificence of Granada's Moorish heritage. The beauty and craftsmanship of the Alhambra…the Generalife’s hilltop tranquility…the winding alleys of Albayzín…But don’t stop there! Delve a bit deeper, and you’ll discover Granada is a city of many charms. Set aside a day (and book your ticket well in advance!) to explore this astonishing UNESCO World Heritage site, one of Spain's most visited monuments. Built by Moorish kings in the 13th century to reflect their concept of paradise on earth, the Alhambra combines lovely pools and gardens, architectural ingenuity.

Granada makes an ideal base from which to day-trip your way around the region's many charms. For many travellers, Andalucía means one thing: Seville! At 256 km (159 mi) from Granada, this historical masterpiece of a city is steeped in beauty and impressive monuments dating back centuries. Escape the city and head just over 30 km (19 mi) south from Granada to the Sierra Nevada, home to a great variety of unique flora and fauna, not to mention jaw-dropping views. Dominated by the dramatic rugged peaks of the Sierra Nevada, Las Alpujarras is about 70 km (44 mi) south of Granada. Breathe in the clean, fresh air as you admire its tree-clad slopes and impossibly photogenic villages. Córdoba wears its illustrious history with grace. As you wander its flower-filled alleys, impressive squares and whitewashed courtyards, you’ll come across timeless beauties like its lavish mosque La Mezquita, and the remarkable cathedral.