Meliá Granada Granada Angel Ganivet, 7 Online Booking

Situated in the heart of the city right next to Puerta Real - perfect for shopping with every mainstream outlet and department stores as well as a very good range of artisan fayre, ceramics, jewellery and handicrafts. The other main arenas for shopping are the Gran Via de Colon, Reyes Catolicos and Angel Garnivet. For the best selection of antiques and furnishings head for Cuesta de Elvira.

The old Arabian Quarter is filled with charm, ancient architecture and windy cobbled streets for you to explore - be sure to find an authentic cafe and enjoy some tapas and the local wines. Two churches to visit are the San Jose built on the great Mosque of La Alcazaba and the San Pedro y San Pablo church dating back to the Renaissance period.

Opposite the Arabian Quarter you will see the magnificent Alhambra Palace - once the home of the Sultans of Arabia - filled with exquisite decor and built over centuries. A veritable heaven on earth creation.

Nightlife is bright and cheerful and centred around the street close to the palace - Paseo de los Tristes where you will find many tapas bars. Campo del Principe is filled with restaurants and Pedro Antonio de Alarcon in the newer part of the town is where you'll find modern and trendy bars full of life and music.