There are many things to see and do in Granada Granada. If you search the internet, surely emerge one hundred thousand plans. I'll try, without dwelling too much, take a quick repasito on what we can not miss this incredible Andalusian city.
first to tell you, though it is clear that the best time to visit Granada is spring. The sun does not kill you, heat you let live and the flowers are in full splendor. That said, I will detail what I like most about this land.
start with the symbol of Granada, the Alhambra is . You know that it is better to buy tickets online, but if anyone is confused (like me, that I was not sure how to get organized), sold at the box office direct 1000 entries a day. This year, the theme of the crisis seems to be less crowded than usual, and if you still get mid-morning the coveted passes.
Visit the Alhambra with 40 º and 3 pm, is not the most appropriate, but never mind, dragging his feet and looking for the multiple shadows of course we got our goal. My advice in that if we spend too much time, bring a sandwich, the food inside is infamous. And do not wear thin-soled sandals, the martyrdom of feel all the bumps of the pavement is a cross, and if not, what I say to myself. To get there, it's best to use the buses 30 or 32, are caught in Gran Via and leave you in the door. By the way, if you have a chance to hear a concert at the Palacio de Carlos V or doubt it! the sound is amazing, I had never heard anything like it ..
The second point is Granada visited the Cathedral, huge and majestic, is sheltered by buildings on every corner. Although there are buried the Catholic Monarchs, Isabel and Fernando (the "as soon mounts, mounts both Isabel and Fernando" .. well, yes, sir, the same), along with Juana la Loca and Philip the Fair .. to me, what I liked was the altarpiece and the two bodies that lined the main aisle. € 3.5 Prepare to enter the mausoleum and another 3.5 € to enter the Cathedral.
Leaving the Cathedral (by the mausoleum door) do not miss the Alcaicería souk, an ancient silk market, which became the main souk in the city. Between very narrow streets, lots of stalls Moorish happen without a break. One would think we are in Morocco or other Arab souk. Multitude of gifts to buy.
Of course, do not miss the Albaicín that under Muslim rule, was the largest population center. Among cobbled, white houses that increasingly give way to little cottage and small buildings, hills of heart attack and colorful pots .. reach the most amazing view of Granada, Mirador de San Cristobal. From there you can contemplate the Alhambra in all its splendor and Sierra Nevada in the background. Suffer incredible 40 degrees and still glimpse the snow in the mountains. Cool! Another particular advice, ask a taxi driver to turn up to the viewpoint, and from there go down tranquilarmente and enjoying the environment.
Before coming to Gran Via, on the way down from the Mirador, search Street Old Boilers and iced tea in any of the tea shops you will find there. Back on the streets turn to move in space. Cairo souk which, find the street of the teahouse. Leather and tea on all four sides, Moors leveraged in their chairs watching of their goods. It seems incredible how Grenada is linked to Muslim history. These pockets so curious, give it a special color that has no other Andalusian city.
All Sacromonte area, which gives its name to Granada's most famous tortilla (made of brains and testicles), which have not succeeded in proving to be able to tell what he knows, too bad. Well, the Sacromonte area is famous for its flamenco. Take ambientillo at night and is plagadito of Japanese camera at the ready .. I can not tell more, because we got there, (the references we took a local taxi driver).
Granada find in most churches, convents, La Cartuja!, Turkish bath, "the Corral del Carbon", etc etc etc. .. but you have to discover you, are you will not want to tell you all right?
What if I can say is that Granada has a splendid desserts, eats film, good tapas (there are many facilities around the Cathedral, for example) or a plate. And you spend the day drinking, for me, a "clear" thanks! In my village is called "pika", but here we say "clear" beer with lemon, refreshing and healthy!
And finally, a brief Notes from the hotel where we stayed: Hotel Real de la Alhambra . Just outside the center, but for me it was great. It is not located in the most idyllic, but it has everything I look for in a hotel: spacious, comfortable, modern design, mountain views, swimming pool (curiously only gets the sun in the morning), great service, spa (was very hot, or think probrarlo!), very friendly, good food (though we had half board, we tried the restaurant and very good), details with the customer (being in the pool we were served a very refreshing Pie ice cream. .) great soundproofing and wifi the room spotless! I recommend booking car garage and forget. There is a hotel right next bus that brings you closer to the center in a plis plas. The taxi ride, about 6 €. Indeed, a stone's throw from Sierra Nevada, about 25 kms, ideal for those who want to go skiing.
and nothing else, Granada is a lively and cheerful, you must visit at least once in their life. So I encourage you and not let it pass!
