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Guide to Granada, Spain
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GranadaThe star of the southern Spanish region of Andalucia, Granada is an aggregation of the best characteristics which distinguish southwestern Europe from the rest of the continent, yet it still wondrously and seamlessly integrates itself into the world at large with it's steadily growing industrial sector and it's nationally prized university. Granada began as a special home away from home for the kings and their relatives (Nasrin era), a land settled for its alleged romantic qualities. Over the centuries, it retained much of its non-parochial atmosphere, but it seemed that when the big 20 had come to roost, the city - as well as much of Europe in general - was swept into a time of rapid industrial and technological expansion and advancement. Today, the city is as busy as ever, though with the grace of modern transit systems and the general evolution of thinking, Granada's pace is a well-balanced one. Like all major European cities, Grenada is serviced by an extensive busing system, and though its downtown certainly has seen a spike in activity in recent decades, the most dynamic of all sites within the city's limits is most definitely the University of Granada's campus. Oddly entrancing visuals aren't Granada's specialty. You can walk its streets and see familiar patterns as you turn corners, and though it's historic architectural gems are among the most beautiful in Spain, hats go off to Madrid and Barcelona for their contributions to the field of modern marvels. Ranking Granada amongst its competitors proves to be a difficult task, one that's truly to difficult for us to take on, but if you're a northern European like ourselves, a warmer climate and a city of highlights may be just what you crave. Book your flight to Granada today!
When to go:
The valleys of Andalucia are good to the region's cities, and though rainfall is a frequent visitor to the land - after all, the country's choicest wines come from its groves - the year is never without a good supply of sunny days. Perhaps because it is sheltered by its surroundings, or its luck is endless, but it's a fairly uncommon circumstance for Granada to experience a deep chill, even during the height of winter. Far be it for us to complain about this Spanish delight. Simply pack a festive (when aren't the Spanish in celebratory moods?) water repellant and head for the city when you see fit.
Getting there and around:
Like its sibling, Seville, Granada boasts a regional airport which doubles as an international access point for those located close by (North Africa, etc.). This is convenient even for those travelers en route from the city's north; it is able to provide numerous flights a day between popular capitals; Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville being the most well-connected of all. If you're spending an extensive period in Granada, it may be fitting to familiarize yourself with its public transit system; it isn't quite difficult to grasp, even for novices. Those stopping in for a shorter time - 1 day to a week - might enjoy traversing its streets by more self-governed means: walking; rental car.
Attractions:
Churches are plentiful in Granada. The Granada Cathedral occupies a large sector of the city center, with the Iglesias San Andres, Santa Ana, and Santiago offering worshippers parishes for their own respecting districts. All are worth seeing. Many don't realize the extent to which Islam has impacted Spain over the years. If you walk to Albaicin, Granada's old Arab quarter, you'll come upon a mixture of both ancient and new constructs, all having taken to the theme the area's originators made famous. The restaurants and shops in Albaicin are also worth experimenting with and visiting.
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