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06/09/2022

Reason #1 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/posts/273375556438132

Visiting The Alhambra & Generalife: Since the 9th Century, the Alhambra has been a world famous monument and it should be a must see during your stay in Granada. Spring is a fantastic time to visit the Alhambra and the attached Generalife Gardens, they are really spectacular at this time of the year. The Alhambra and the Generalife gardens offer an special summer program of theatre, music and dance and sometimes offers some events during night time. It is a wonderful experience every visitor want to try so as you might expect tickets might sell out extremely quickly, so keep it in mind.
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30/08/2022

Reason #15 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/posts/290226378086383

Granada festivals.
1) International Dance and Music Festival in June and July. This prestigious and long-running festival is one of the musical highlights of early summer that’s distinguished by the extraordinary combinations of great music in fantastic settings. The festival program is based on classical music, ballet and Spanish dancing but also includes flamenco and ancient and contemporary music.
2) Jazz festival in the Costa Tropical in July, August and September. Enjoy a host of Spanish and International Jazz artists performing in a wonderful coastal setting.
3) Flamenco Summer Concerts held through out the summer months of July to September, the evening are held in different areas of Granada, such as the well know “Cuevas” (caves) of Sacromonte or in the various indoor and open air theaters in Granada city center.
4) Jazz Festival in Granada in September. The Granada International Jazz Festival is one of Europe’s longest-running and is a Spanish member of the Europe Jazz Network, which organizes jazz festivals in Europe. The event has been held since 1980, with the participation of prestigious international figures from the world of modern jazz. Apart from the concerts on the official program, there are also unofficial sessions at a range of venues around the city, as well as other activities related to the event.
5) The Festival de Otoño (Autumn Flamenco Festival) in December. December in Granada is dedicated to flamenco music and dance and takes place in the first week of December every year. The best-known and most talented flamenco artists from all over Spain come together to perform in the atmospheric Teatro Isabela Católica. Performances are also held at various other locations around the city, mainly in the Sacromonte district.
Enjoy all!!

23/08/2022

Reason #14 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/287397011702653/?type=3

Tapas. Of course we can not forget one of the most famous things in Granada. Granada is well-known for the complimentary tapa (food gift) offered when you buy a drink. Most bars and restaurants through the city give you a free snack when you order a beer, wine or a soft drink. They will charge you the cost of the drink only. Really, Can't miss this.

16/08/2022

Reason #13 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/287395065036181/?type=3&theater

Of course you can't miss the best view in Granada. One of the ´must see´ places in Granada is the view from the Mirador de San Nicolas. Walk up from Plaza Nueva through the Albaicin and find a spot on the wall. Enjoy the sunset over the Alhambra palace, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and a view of the city below. You could even be so lucky and listen to some wonderful life flamenco music by some gipsy singers around. The Andalusian Sunset is in Granada. It's trully Priceless!

11/08/2022

Reason #12 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/284015365374151/?type=3&theater

Granada Beaches and Coastline. The Costa Tropical, situated between the Costa del Sol in Málaga and the Costa de Almería, is a rich strip of coastline, which coasts the very best conditions and attractions necessary to provide an excellent holiday. Its situation on the Mediterranean, its closeness to Africa and to the Sierra Nevada, with the highest peaks on the Península, protect the Costa Tropical from the cold northerly winds. The result is a subtropical micro-­climate, with 320 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of around 20ºC, where all kinds of tropical fruit is grown, such as Kiwis, avocados, bananas. Winter temperatures are usually between 15-18ºC and in Summer between 25-30ºC. With six tourist centres: La Herradura, Almuñécar, Salobreña, Motril, Castell de Ferro and La Rábita – the Costa Tropical boasts a good tourist network where countless sports can be practiced: windsurfing, surfing, scuba diving, fishing, sailing, waterskiing, golf, tennis, squash and horse-­riding.

04/08/2022

Reason #11 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/284011622041192/?type=3

The valleys of Las Alpujarras. Las Alpujarras is a 70km long collection of valleys along the southern slopes of Sierra Nevada. It is a mixture of dramatic mountains, deep ravines, sloping hillsides, huge gorges, and the most breath-­taking views. It is full of many clusters of beautiful white villages, often seemingly clinging together on the side of a steep mountainside, which are a traditional feature of this area. Las Alpujarras has often been described as ‘oddball’, ‘kooky’ or ‘strange’ due to its uniqueness, and old‐world quality. It has a sense of timelessness and its own pace of life. It is extremely picturesque and beautiful and once seen, never forgotten. The Alpujarran people are very welcoming; everywhere you go you are greeted with a friendly ‘Hola’ and are soon made to feel part of the community. There is a strong emphasis placed on family life; you will often see several generations of the same family sat down enjoying a meal together. It is a particularly delightful area to explore on foot and there are many well-­signposted walking routes, ranging from a short stroll, to day long hikes into the Sierra Nevada. For the really serious walker there are two famous long-distance foot paths that cross Las Alpujarras. Las Alpujarras, same as Granada capital city, is famous for its delicious tapas. The town of Trevélez is famous for its ‘jamón serrano’ (cured ham). The well known ‘Alpujarras’ or ‘Costa’ wine can also be sampled.

28/07/2022

Reason #10 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/284010358707985/?type=3

The Sacromonte. This is a traditional neighbourhood of the eastern area of the city of Granada. It is one of the six neighbourhoods that make up the urban district Albayzín and limits with the neighbourhoods of San Pedro, Realejo-San Matías, El Fargue and Haza Grande. It is located in front of the Alhambra, occupying both banks of the Darro River, whose name seems to derive the phrase "D'auro" ("of gold") for its famous gold-bearing sediments. It is the traditional neighborhood of the Granadian Gipsies, who settled in Granada after the Christian conquest of the city in 1492. It is one of the most picturesque neighborhoods of the city, by the landscape and its cave houses, installed in whitewashed caves. This is the place you can´t ever miss.

21/07/2022

Reason #9 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/280393175736370/?type=3

Sierra Nevada. The Sierra Nevada is a dramatic, rugged and extensive mountain range, the highest in Europe after the Alps. The protected area encompasses torrential rivers, sheer-­sided gorges, stony slopes, glacial lakes between snowy summits and, in the foothills of the Alpujarras, cultivated terraces of almond trees and vegetables. Designated a national park in 1998, it is one of only two in Andalucía. It was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1986, in recognition of its exceptionally diverse plant, bird and animal species. As we mentioned before, in the Sierra Nevada you can enjoy a wide range of activities such as skiing, mountain climbing, hiking, mountain biking and horse riding to name a few. Any activity can be arranged by the school with qualified professionals.

14/07/2022

Reason #8 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/280390509069970/?type=3

The park García Lorca. What was once the countryside surrounding the home of famed poet, author, and playwright Federico García Lorca is now an enchanting park named after him. Perfect for a lazy late afternoon stroll or a relaxed picnic lunch, or a pit stop at the bar. Perfect for strolling, walking or jogging. Take the opportunity to revel in its footpaths lined with trees, bushes and blossoms. Be sure to head to the García Lorca Park’s “rosaleda”, where hundreds of species of roses come together for unbeatable visual and aromatic pleasure. It is a great place to chill out in the middle of the city.

07/07/2022

Reason #7 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/280388615736826/?type=3

Cuesta de los Chinos. Located at the end of the Paseo de los Tristes and looking up to the Alhambra Palace, this place is a meeting point to relax, read a book, sell artifacts, watch the world go by or paint.

30/06/2022

Reason #6 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/276994339409587/?type=3

The district of Albaicín: The neighbourhood of Albaicín is not just Granada’s oldest district, it is also the largest and most characteristic of Spain’s surviving Islamic quarters! This wonder will take you back to the years of Islamic splendor. Practically unchanged, the Albaicín, which is also a well known World Heritage Site, emanates Arabic culture from every street. Amongst the intimate squares and original Islamic fountains, you will find Arab baths, Islamic palaces, gardens, squares, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and so many other interesting places to pass the day or night.

23/06/2022

Reason #5 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/276993062743048/?type=3

La Feria del Corpus Christi, in June. Granada celebrates a complete week of local holiday with huge fairgrounds, lots of music and dancing, puppet shows, fun activities for children, processions, balcony decoration competitions, plant and pot exhibitions, flamenco performances in casetas (huge tents) in the ferial (fairground on the outskirts of the city) and in the city center. There are two major processions. The first is the Tarasca (Tarasque), where a figure of a woman on a dragon, accompanied by giants and other characters wearing big paper maché heads, walks through the streets of Granada. The other procession, which is named after the feast of Corpus Christi itself, is solemn and religious and leads out on the Thursday, which is a feast day in Granada. You can't miss this wonderful week of fun in Granada

16/06/2022

Reason #4 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/posts/276990916076596

: El dia de la Cruz (Cross Day), 3rd of May. Each year, various brotherhoods and organisations enter into a competition for the best-decorated cross. The size is large and the theme is generally floral and elaborate. The crosses are placed at different locations throughout the whole Granada, specially around downtown, and the beautiful neighbourhoods of Albaicin and Realejo. Public squares and courtyards are usually chosen, and each participating group seeks to boost their chances of winning by laying on music and flamenco dancing. In addition, the streets and squares in which the crosses are installed are beautified for the occasion, because there are cash prizes to be won in this category too. The festival is very popular and many people tour from one cross to another to enjoy the festivities, which often continue until late at night and can even last a few days. People all over Spain come over to visit Granada for this very special day.

09/06/2022

Reason #3 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/posts/273407406434947

La Semana Santa (Easter Week) in April (coming soon).
Holy Week takes place in the last week of Lent. Originally it was a religious festival which began in the early days of the Church. In towns and cities throughout Spain and especially in Andalusia, it is a week of great celebrations, processions, masses and displays of religious fervor. Easter Week in Granada is one of the most popular. Most popular events include a procession known as ‘Christ of the Gypsies’ or ‘Christ of Sacromonte’ on the Wednesday of Holy Week and a ‘Procession of Silence’ in the midnight on Thursday. There is also the ‘Procession of Las Angustias’, on Easter Saturday. The processions are held all around the city of Granada starting from either the cathedral or various other churches around.

01/06/2022

Reason #2 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/posts/273405323101822

12/04/2022

Reason #10 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/284010358707985/?type=3

The Sacromonte. This is a traditional neighbourhood of the eastern area of the city of Granada. It is one of the six neighbourhoods that make up the urban district Albayzín and limits with the neighbourhoods of San Pedro, Realejo-San Matías, El Fargue and Haza Grande. It is located in front of the Alhambra, occupying both banks of the Darro River, whose name seems to derive the phrase "D'auro" ("of gold") for its famous gold-bearing sediments. It is the traditional neighborhood of the Granadian Gipsies, who settled in Granada after the Christian conquest of the city in 1492. It is one of the most picturesque neighborhoods of the city, by the landscape and its cave houses, installed in whitewashed caves. This is the place you can´t ever miss.

06/04/2022

Reason #9 to visit Granada https://www.facebook.com/IShowYouAround/photos/a.273405333101821.1073741828.273324873109867/280393175736370/?type=3

Sierra Nevada. The Sierra Nevada is a dramatic, rugged and extensive mountain range, the highest in Europe after the Alps. The protected area encompasses torrential rivers, sheer-­sided gorges, stony slopes, glacial lakes between snowy summits and, in the foothills of the Alpujarras, cultivated terraces of almond trees and vegetables. Designated a national park in 1998, it is one of only two in Andalucía. It was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1986, in recognition of its exceptionally diverse plant, bird and animal species. As we mentioned before, in the Sierra Nevada you can enjoy a wide range of activities such as skiing, mountain climbing, hiking, mountain biking and horse riding to name a few. Any activity can be arranged by the school with qualified professionals.