Macia Monasterios de los Basilios Granada Paseo de los Basilios, 2 Online Booking

Festivals, fireworks, fiestas, processions, parades and celebrations take place throughout the year here and there is something for everyone. Superb ski slopes are to be found on the Sierra Nevada mountain range and with 250 days of sunshine there's plenty of scope for beach life too - and yes all in the same day if you so desire.

Shopping is interesting, authentic and colourful with everything on sale from the modern day mainstream outlets to the rather ancient arts from Morocco with art pieces that are made from coloured hardwood and bone - beautifully crafted. Grandolino pottery is distinctive with its white background and strong blue shapes. Jewellery that has been lovingly hand made and arts and crafts that are truly unique in design and style.

Be sure to view the main sites of the city including the Arabic Quarter with its quaint cobbled streets, ancient architecture and feel of days gone by. The Alhambra Palace is a must see - reputed to be one of the ten wonders of the world and constructed over centuries. An amazing creation of peace and beauty.

Gastronomic delights are to be explored and enjoyed - everything from various tapas dishes, to Chicken in Garlic, Fried beans with ham and the traditional Tortilla - all accompanied with the local vintage of course!