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| Gibraltar field Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Gibraltar rock Gibraltar rock Gibraltar field is located in south Andalucia, the capital is Algeciras and it is an important, economical and historic place. The north is full of tupid forrests where "almost is always raining" with beautiful towns like Jimena, Grazalema, or Alcalá de los Gazules. The coast is cover with long, fine gold sands beaches like Bolonia Beach with the Roman Ruins in the middle of the beach, Tarifa the paradise of surf or Zahara de los Atunes. The capital Algeciras is a industrial center with the second most important harbour in Europe. In Algeciras Bay you can find interesant towns like Los Barrios, San Roque or La Línea de la Concepción. At the south of La Línea de la Concepción is Gibraltar. Gibraltar is a British Colony conquered by the English in 1704 and always reclaimed by Spain. Following the coast to the north we can find Sotogrande one of the most rich and luxurius cities only for great fortunes and Golf Players. __________Sights Edit This Unavoidable (and an absolute must) is a visit to the astonishing UNESCO national heritage site, the Alhambra. Don't forget to stroll the winding streets of the Albaicin, the old Arabic quarter, at the foot of the Arabian palace. Display all or display just: Churches and Cathedrals Historical Sights Hotspots Landmarks Museums Religious Buildings Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Alhambra Edit This The most-well preserved Arabian Palace of its epoch built on a red sandy hill. The palace comprises several other palaces and an impressive garden. Only a limit amount of visitors are allowed to go in at one go. Justin : This is the one of the most beautiful sights in the world. The beauty of the Moorish architecture is hard to describe... type: Historical Sights World66 rating: [rate it] The Royal Chancery Edit This This former Supreme Tribunal of Justice marks the transition between renaissance and baroque in the 16th century. It’s severe exterior is a symbol of the serious business conducted inside. It was more than appropriate to use a solemn order like the Doric for a building like this, but the variety and dynamic of the ornamentation already points towards the exuberant baroque style even though there are still typical renaissance elements as a triangular fronton used in the decoration scheme. type: Historical Sights World66 rating: [rate it] address: Santa Ana´s Square The Royal Chapel (La Capilla Real) Edit This This late gothic chapel is absolutely beautiful, and equally humbling. Here, the Catholic Kings, Ferdinand and Isabella were buried, along with Felipe, King of Castile and the Queen Juana (la Loca), who were buried by order of the Emperor Carlos V. It was build by Enrique Egas, who also worked on the Cathedral. You can find the same mixture of gothic and renaissance elements in both buildings. It is an awe-inspiring experience to realize that you are within 3 feet of the final resting place of Ferdinand and Isabella (you know, the rulers who united more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Casa Museo Federico Garcia Lorca Edit This It is impossible to visit Granada and not pay homage to Federico Garcia Lorca, the writer/poet who was executed for his views during the Franco era. Nowadays, his summer home, the Casa Museo Federico Garcia Lorca, located in the very relaxing Parque Garcia Lorca has become a museum for tourists from around the world. Every visitor is required to take a guided tour, which is fortunate, because the tour is even better than seeing the house itself. Although very interesting, and worth a visit, it hasn´t really been an immensely long time since Garcia Lorca more.. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] address: P.F. Garcia Lorca, 4. tel: +34 958 446453 Museo Arquelogico y Etnologico de Granada Edit This In a very small space, this museum manages to trace the history of Granada back to prehistoric times, and through all of the important civilizations that made their mark upon the cultural blend that is Southern Spain. See ruins and artifacts from many different eras in a beautiful Moorish-style building, right alongside the Alhambra. This is a must-see, and even if you don´t spend very much time there, you will end up learning quite a bit! type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: Carrera del Darro, 43 tel: +34 (958) 22 56 03 The Cartuja Edit This A Carthusian Monastery founded in 1519. The church was built in the XVII century. In this monestary all monks had work and take care of their own food. This is why they had gardens to grow vegetables and herbs. type: Historical Sights World66 rating: [rate it] The Albaicín Edit This This is the old Arabic quarter on the hill opposite the Alhambra. It has white washed houses and cobble stoned streets, but most characteristic are the numerous exotic shops, teahouses and restaurants. There are many terraces that give excellent view over the Alhambra on the opposite hill. The best souvenirs to be gotten here is the typical granadino pottery with its white background and strong blue shapes. Also make sure to visit the famous rose gardens and the church of San Nicolás and the church of San Salvador located on the site of the Great Mosque of Granada. The more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] The Generalife Edit This This summer residence of the Nazaries’ monarchs was built in the 13th century, and again rebuilt in the 14th. It’s actually a small palace with lovely gardens on the slopes of the Cerro del Sol or Hill of the Sun, next to the Alhambra. The Patio de la Acequia is the most impressive part, especially if you imagine you’re from a country were water is a scarce an valuable substance, essential for life. You should also visit the Patio de la Sultana with its cypresses. type: Historical Sights World66 rating: [rate it] Museo de la Alhambra Edit This After the Castilian conquest, The Alhambra was modified and between 1526 and 1550 Pedro Machuca built the “Carlos V” Palace. This Palace is one of the most beautiful Renaissance Buildings in Spain. It now houses the Museo de la Alhambra. The museum has an excellent exhibition about muslim culture and the history of the Alhambra. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Palacio de Carlos V (Alhambra) tel: +34 (958) 22 62 79 Monument of the Agreements Edit This Right in the middle of the commercial town center, you can see what’s probably the most important instance of Spanish history. On a high pedestal, with allusive historic inscriptions Cristopher Columbus presents his project to Queen Isabel. The 19th century statue and the relieves on the pedestal were designed by Mariano Benlliure type: Historical Sights World66 rating: [rate it] address: Reyes Católicos square Madraza Edit This In front of the Royal Chapel King Yusef I instituted this Arab University in the 14th century. Even though it now has a 18th century Baroque façade, the building is older than its late gothic neighbour. You should visit the patio with its colonnade and the Twenty-Four Knights´ Room for a real good impression of the building. type: Historical Sights World66 rating: [rate it] Museo de Bellas Artes Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Casa Real de la Alhambra, Patio del Palacio de Carlos V tel: +34 (958) 22 48 43 Museo "Casa de los Tiros" Edit This Absolutely worth a visit, the Museo ¨Casa de los Tiros¨ is an intriguing little museum, in which each room has a completely different atmosphere. The museum gives a fantastic general introduction to Granada itself, and although the building itself is quite historic, recent renovations have only improved it. There is no charge for residents of the European Union, and the museum is only 1 euro, for everyone else! For any international students studying in Granada, the museum is right next to the Centro de Lenguas Modernas at the University of Granada. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: Calle de Pavaneras, 19 tel: +34 (958) 22 10 72 Rodriguez Acosta - Museo Gomez Moreno Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Callejón Niño del Royo, 8. tel: +34 958 227141, 227497 Santa Ana´s Church Edit This Just like the cathedral Diego de Siloé also designed this church. The simple facade has a semicircular arch as a symbol of triumph. The brick tower decorated with ceramic tiles might be influenced by Arabic culture. type: Religious Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Santa Ana´s Square The Cathedral Edit This The Granada Cathedral was build in the 15th century to celebrate the conquest of the city by catholic forces of King Fernando and Queen Isabel and to trump the Muslim architecture of the Alhambra. As the Alhambra already took the best place in town, this attempt was rather futile to begin with and really did not succeed anyway, even though the new stile of the renaissance was employed. One can clearly see the transition between the gothic and renaissance era in the interior, which combines elements from both stiles. Typically gothic is the height of the naves, even though more.. type: Religious Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias Edit This The Virgen de las Angustias (the Virgen Maria, but the particular aspect of her that refers to her anguish upon the death of her son) is the much beloved patron saint of Granada. This church, dedicated to her, does not look very exciting from the outside, but peek inside for probably one of them most beautiful cathedrals that you will ever see! If you are in Granada in September, make sure to participate in the Ofrenda Floral (floral offering) for the Virgen, and in the parades and celebrations in her honor, on the last Sunday in September. Mass is held in more.. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Practical Information Edit This [Add Practical address] Tourist Office Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Coral de Carbon tel: +34 (958) 22 59 90 Tourist Office Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Plaza Mariana de Pineda 10 bajo tel: +34 (958) 22 66 88 ___________Getting Around Edit This getting around Granada Contributors October 20, 2006 new by euroadventures [Add Local transport mode] Private Driver Chauffeur with Car Services and Transfers in Granada Edit This During your stay in Granada have a private English-speaking chauffeur at your disposal to take you around the city. You can be picked up and dropped off from your hotel, airport, or a location specified within city limits. Choose from our selection of car types and services. Airport transfers or driver at your disposal for 2 to 8 hours... World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34 986 22 13 99 url: www.euroadventures.net address: Granada email: tours@euroadventures.net _____________--Getting There Edit This By Air Granada airport is about 12km from the city center. It’s not an international airport, so if you want to fly here, you can transfer at either Madrid or Barcelona. Malaga also has an international airport, but from there Granada is best reached by bus. Recently, some low-cost-carriers have started flights to Granada from Western EU countries (London, Liverpool, Milano, Frankfurt...) Flights between Grenada and Madrid take about 45 minutes, but you have to schedule in check time and waiting time too, if you’re not on a scheduled transfer. Try to get a connecting flight. There are not that many flights to Granada. Local operators are: Iberia (Plaza Isabel La Catolica 2), Air Europa (Calle de las Recogidas 2), Spanair, Ryanair, Vueling airlines... all of which have flights on a regular basis. Best use the web to check schedules and prices. To get from the airport to town you can use a special bus service or a taxi. By Train Granada can be reached by train, though it's not along any international track. You have to use a local connection. It's about five and a half hours from Madrid. Best is to take the night train, for it saves you a long journey in the hot climate. The view of the desolate farming area of central Spain is impressive, but five ours is really a lot of it. From Barcelona or Valencia there’s one train daily. The station is on walking distance (ca.1.5 km) from the center, on Avenida de Andaluces. If you're new here, maybe it’s best to take a cab. By Bus The bus station is on the Carretera de Jaén about 3 km north west of the centre, just past the "Al Campo" supermarket. There are connections to most mayor cities in the area. Prices may vary from different companies and destinations. Best thing to do is just check what’s actually available on the day you want to leave. You may have to wait some hours, but there’s a large air-conditioned cafeteria to kill your time and also you can deposit your luggage in a locker. There’s a regularly connection to Seville and Cordoba about nine times a day, and fourteen times to Malaga. By Car Granada is easilly reached by car. There are several routes you can take. Car rental is not really cheap though. ____________-Tours and Excursions Edit This Tours and Excursions in Granada... Contributors January 26, 2005 new by euroadventures [Add New] Granada’s Alhambra, Generalife and Albaycín Quarter Walking Tour (Half Day Private Tour) Edit This photo Half-day private walking tour of Granada once "Granada of the Jews", site of Samuel La Nagid's Talmudic Academy. Visit the palace of Alhambra and it's Generalife Gardens and a guided walk through the Albaycín Quarter... Granada, once "Granada of the Jews", site of Samuel La Nagid's Talmudic Academy. Visit the palace of Alhambra and it's Generalife Gardens. It was here in 1492 that the decree expelling the Jew from Spain was signed. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.euroadventures.net address: Granada tel: +34 986 22 13 99 email: tours@euroadventures.net Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife Walking Tour (Half Day Private Tour) Edit This photo Half-day privately guided visit of Granada, once "Granada of the Jews", site of Samuel La Nagid's Talmudic Academy. Visit the palace of Alhambra and it's Generalife Gardens. It was here in 1492 that the decree expelling the Jew from Spain was signed. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.euroadventures.net address: Garanada tel: +34 986 22 13 99 email: tours@euroadventures.net Guadix’s Cave Homes and Old Quarter (Full Day Private Tour) Edit This photo A private tour to Guadix, where almost half of the inhabitants live underground. Here we will visit the "Barrio Troglodyte" to see the Cave homes. Then visit the Moorish Castle & old quarter of the village… The most interesting feature of the Guadix area is that almost half of the inhabitants of this large town live underground, in the southern part of the town. The jagged ochre terrain and the dazzling whitewashed chimneys and doors of the caves contrast dramatically with the snow-covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada, which loom above. The cave district is signposted more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.euroadventures.net address: Granada tel: +34 986 22 13 99 email: tours@euroadventures.net ____________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This When the hot sun settles and the air gets cool, the people of Granada come out into the streets again. There’s a vibrant nightlife in Granada, especially when there’s no holiday. In Granada the best places to hang out at night are Pedro Antonio de Alarcón which is a real student kind of area, and the Plaza Nueva, which attracts a bit more mature public. Most nightlife takes place outside on the streets and on the terraces, but you can of course also go indoors. A lot of bars feature life music, lots of Flamenco, but also Blues and Jazz. Most don’t charge admission, but just raise the prices when there’s a show. The moraga is a beach party with bonfires, barbeques and lots sangria. Many people come to Granada just for this happening. If you visit the city in summer, you should not miss it. Display all or display just: Bars & Cafes Clubs and dancing Musicals Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] Bagdad Café Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: c/ Elvira Papalagi Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: c/ Capitanía 6 Amadeus Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: c/ Pintor López Mezquita Teteria del Hammam Edit This After a hard afternoon walking around the Alhambra what better than a sit down and a nice cup of tea. There is a wide variety of teas from all around the world, from light perfumey darjeeelings to more powerful pakistani teas served in elegant tea pots. There is also an extensive range of biscuits and little cakes to tempt you. The interior decor is very Arabic, the seating is mainly on pouffes or low stools. I got uncomfortable after about 20 minutes but that is just the right amount of time to have a rejuvenating cup of tea and decide what to do next. type: Musicals World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: 18009 email: reservasgranada@hammamspain.com address: Santa Ana, 16 url: www.grupoalandalus.com tel: +34 958210205 Valentina Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: c/ Cuesta de Gomérez 5 Adarve Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: c/ Melchor Almagro 6 La Brujidera Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: c/ Monjas del Carmen 2 El Harén de Arquímedes Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: c/ Sol 13 La Fontana Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: c/ Carrera del Darro 19 Mae West Edit This Think TGI Fridays in a mall but with dance music. Very fun, i think its where the locals go. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: 6 am address: Centro Comercial Neptuno ___________Things to do Edit This photo The beneficial effects of spa bathing have been known for many years and those who have had the pleasure of using the spa have discovered a rejuvenating and revitalising experience. Most people have experienced the blissfully relaxing effects of a modern spa bath at their local swimming pool, leisure club or while staying at a quality hotel. Luxuriating in warm, bubbling water is an unrivalled way of unwinding and chasing away the stresses of daily life. Medical research has shown that various physiological changes are triggered by the temperature of the water and by the effects of weightlessness experienced in the spa. [Add Activity] Arabic Bath Al Andalus Edit This photo Seductive atmosphere, with its surrounding waters and Arabian inspired decoration, see the magical culture "Al Andalus". A place of dream in the historical surroundings of Arab Spain. The Arab baths are located in the romantic district of the Albaicín, under the Alhambra and the Generalife, to very little distance of downtown of Granada. The Hammam is one of the places that the tourists to the city of Granada would have to visit. type: Spa and Sauna World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: 18009 email: reservasgranada@hammamspain.com address: Santa Ana, 16 url: www.hammamspain.com tel: +34 958 229978 Teteria del Hammam Edit This photo If you are a tea addict like I am you may be pleased to know that Granada has several tea rooms or "teterías". After a hard afternoon walking around the Alhambra what better than a sit down and a nice cup of tea. type: Spa and Sauna World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 0034 958229978 url: www.lacolinadealmanzora.com address: C/ Santa Ana, 16 - Granada |
