Granada self catering holidays A fabulous cutural holiday destintion in the sunny region of Andalusia
Granada located in southern Andalusia, has been voted the most beautiful city in Spain and is one of the country's most popular. Attracting tourists for generations, largely due to its rich history which merges with modern life and its variable landscapes from snow covered mountains of Sierra Nevada to pristine coves of crystal water, perfect conditions for all types of watersports, also perfect for swimming & diving. Granada's envious climate makes for a fantastic holiday destination anytime of year but especially during the warm spring and summer months.
Granada is home to countless fine examples of medieval architecture, churches, palaces, convents and monasteries. One of the most famous being The Alhambra, also known as the Red Fortress. This majestic moorish palace built high upon a hilltop is one of the world's most visited monuments and important examples of Islamic architeture. If you are looking for nighlife, Plaza Nueva is a popular area full of restaurants, cocktail bars and nightclubs which come alive in the evenings a reflection of the city's lively energy and rich culture.
At a glance... | |
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Restaurants | 100+ |
Historical sites and old town | ✔ |
Roman ruins | ✔ |
World Heritage Site | ✔ |
Shopping | ✔ |
Car recommended | ✔ |
Nearest airport | Malaga (125 km) |
Nearest train station | Granada |
Featured holiday villas in Granada
Granada offers a wide selection of self catering holiday rental accommodation from luxurious villas on the outskirts of town to cosy town centre beach front apartments. Renting a holiday home in Granada can be the ideal base for exploring the surrounding area and is perfect for families, friends or a romantic escape.
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Things to see & do
Granada and the surrounding area is full of interesting towns, historic cities and countryside to explore.
A few suggestions.... | |
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Watersports & diving | ✔ |
Skiing & snowboarding | ✔ |
The Alhambra, World Heritage Site | ✔ |
Playa la Herradura beach | ✔ |
Corpus Christi festival | ✔ |
The Alcaiceria market | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Granada
We think Granada is a stunning city for a self catering family holiday or romantic escape. A vibrant and modern cosmopolitan city, Granada is the only place in Spain where drinks always come served with free food! Being justifiably one of Spain’s main cultural destinations, The Alhambra attracts 250 million tourists every year. There is something for everyone in and around with interesting places to visit and explore.