Granada and surrounding area in Southern Spain - pictures and general tourist Information:
Granada and the Alhambra
Granada and the Alhambra
Above: A view of the Alhambra with the snow covered Sierra Nevada in the Background
Always a delight to visit, Granada is one of Spain's most beautiful cities and a cultural center. The Alhambra dating back to the 11th century is a must if you can make the time. You will need half a day at least and it is wise to buy tickets in advance - especially during the summer months.
Alhambra - Generalife Gardens
Alhambra - Partal Gardens
Left: The Cathedral - Quite spectacular, building work started in 1523 nd continued until 1704 (181 years) One of the towers remains unfinished with 25 metres still to be built - according to the original plans.
The Church of San Juan de Dios
The Alcaicreia district
Paseo del Salon
Below : The house / museum of Manuel de Falla. The composer lived here in Granada and although he died in Argentina this house remained his home.
Above : The house of Frederico Garcia Lorca, now a museum. Lorca was born just outside Granada and although he traveled a lot in his life this was always home - he died here in 1936
Right : Sierra Nevada Ski Village.
The ski slopes are normally covered in snow from November to April although some snow remains for most of the year. The Ski resort is about 75 minutes drive from the beaches of the Costa Tropical and just a little more from the Costa del Sol.
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Granada Cathedral
The nursery slopes
