New reservation system From May 1st a new reservation and ticket service to the Alhambra is launched. From now on, it will be easier to buy a private ticket to visit the Monumental Complex. You will have the possibility to purchase your tickets online (tickets.alhambra-patronato.es) between three months and up to two hours before of […]
Short introduction to the history of Granada Granada began life as an Iberian settlement in the Albayzín district. Muslim forces took over from the Visigoths in 711 and around the foot of the Alhambra hill in what was called Garnata al Jahud, the jewish quarter. Hence the name of Granada comes from this district. Granada […]
Three monuments can now be visited for free each saturday in Granada. These monuments are: The Bañuelo, Casa del Horno de Oro, and the Palace of Dar al Horra. The Bañuelo (eleventh century). Carrera del Darro 31 An Arab public bath. It is one of the oldest and best preserved in Spain. It was built […]
Boabdil, the last Moorish sultan was born in the Alhambra palace in 1459, son to his father Muley Hacen and his mother Aixa. As Muley Hacen did prefer a Christian woman over Aixa, she tried to do everything so that her son occupies the throne. This finally occurs in 1482 with the help of the […]
This video about Flamenco is absolutely fantastic. The gala was held to make Flamenco a world heritage asset in 2010. We hope you will enjoy this as much as we did. Where to go and see flamenco? Flamenco in Granada: Le Chien Andalou Jardines de Zoraya Maria la Canastera Cueva los Tarantos Cueva la […]
We like to present to you this tipical carmen of Granada, with excellent views onto the Alhambra. In Granada ‘carmen’ means a house with garden and vegetable garden enclosed by white painted walls, normally located in the Albaicin or Realejo district. The Carmen of of Max Moreau we are presenting to you, also known as […]
La Madraza was the first university in Granada. This islamic university where maths, medicine and law were taught was built in the XIV century by Yusuf I the seventh king Nazari of Granada. The location is in front of the cathedral. The outside of the building is made in a baroque style Entrance to la […]
Two interesting exhibitions about the islamic culture are held in Seville and Granada from october till february. Nur, Light in Art and Science from the Islamic World From October 25, 2013 till February 9, 2014 the Focus-Abengoa Foundation organizes “Nur, Light in Art and Science from the Islamic World, an exhibition of Islamic art and […]
Holy Week in Granada is one of the city’s most deeply rooted traditions and attracts the largest number of visitors. The processions take place between Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday. The setting for Granada’s Holy Week is significant. The Cathedral, a excellent example of Renaissance architecture by Diego de Siloé, is the centrepiece of the […]
Granada Airport
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We are very sorry to tell you that there are only a very reduced number of flights to Granada at this moment (winter 2014). To follow what is happening actually, the best is to check the page of AENA. More articles about airlines, prices, comparisons and flights on this blog: More flights to Malaga […]