Alpujarra de la Sierra Things to Do

Granada's cathedral is huge, but you don't appreciate its size unless you see it from above because so many other buildings crowd around it. Make sure to look at it from the Alcazaba de la Alhambra (Alhambra fortress) or even f... more

The El Generalife gardens are the image of a Muslim paradise: cool, shady and tranquil with abundant running water. That's what the architects wanted for the Nasrid Sultan in the 13th century, to complement his summer residence... more

This 11th-century public bathhouse is one of the best preserved buildings of the period. It's been carefully restored and still gives you a feel of what it must have been like nearly 1000 years ago. During the Moorish occupatio... more

This masterpiece of Moorish architecture is simply the most wonderful and inspiring set of buildings in Spain. It's consequently the country's most visited historic sight. The complex is made up of three parts: a fortress (Alca... more

Federico García Lorca, poet, playwright, musician and painter, is Granada's most famous son. His poetry and plays have been read by international audiences since the late 1920s. Sadly, he was murdered by nationalists at the out... more

Together with Privilege, just a few meters, Amnesia is one of the island's legendary clubs. It was one of the first to open at the end of the seventies. One interesting fact is that it was set up by a group of people from the m... more

If there was just one bar to recommend in Granada, it would be this one. Come here for the best range of tablas (platters of cold meats, cheeses and pates) and tapas in town. The food and drinks are presented beautifully in an... more

Chic and trendy is how people describe this bar. There is always a good atmosphere as it attracts an animated crowd of well-to-do professionals in their mid 20s to mid 30s. The decor is a bit weird and eclectic. You'll see lots... more

Come to this atmospheric cave-cum-tavern for the live shows they put on three or four times a week. Dine first, then watch a flamenco show or some Middle Eastern belly dancing or listen to a fascinating story told live by a pro... more

The Es Vedrá rock rises 391 meters out of the sea and all those who see it (especially at sunset) regard it as one of the most magical places on the island. If you want to get a closer view, you can catch one of the boats from... more