Hotel Andalucia Center Granada Avenida America, s/n Online Booking

Gorgeous garden terrace and an inviting swimming pool - perfect way to start the day - enjoying panoramic views of the city with the impressive and protective Sierra Nevada mountains in the backdrop.

Granada is filled with a vibrant and ancient charm and ambiance. Festivals, flamencos, gastronomic delights - tapas, local wines and the Jerez which is famous all over the world. The main shopping arena is centred around the streets of Gran Via de Colon, Reyes Catolicos, Angel Garnivet and Puerta Real - everything from antique stores, furnishings, mainstream shops, shoes, traditional Flamenco dress and the latest in modern fashion. Lots of handicrafts using bone, hardwood, jewellery and gems. Spanish guitars and Granadino pottery with its distinctive white background and strong blue shapes.

The Alhambra has taken centuries to construct, holds secrets from Arabian nights and Sultans who once lived here. The inside is exquisite and truly beautiful. On the hill opposite is the Arabian Quarter - Alcaiceria - once the Moorish silk markets - next to the Cathedral. Narrow streets, cobbled stoned streets, filled with souvenirs, castanets, wire figures of Don Quixote chasing windmills and lots of Spanish jewellery. Handicrafts and art strewn the whole city.

Gastronomic delights should include the local tapas dishes - shared with friends and the local wine or Jerez - perfect - find an authentic cafe bar, in a square and simply soak up the atmosphere.

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