Granada

Granada is a a mid-sized city located in Granada Province in Andalucia, Southern Spain. Rich in history and culture, Granada is arguably the single most worthwhile city in Spain for a tourist.

In addition to a rich multicultural history, the Alhambra and other monuments, a student-driven nightlife, and skiing and trekking in the nearby Sierra Nevada, Granada offers a break from the summer heat of other Andalusian cities such as Córdoba or Seville. Spring and Fall are also both excellent times to visit. With much more cultural interest than other cities like Malaga, Granada is never overcrowded (although one should still book tickets to the Alhambra at least one day in advance).

Most places of interest are with walking distance of central Granada. The Alhambra and Albayzin (the Arabic quarter) are on opposite hills with Calle de los Tristes and a small river in the middle. The Albayzin can be confusing and the walk to the entrance of the Alhambra is fairly steep, but there are buses that run to the Alhambra and various places in the Albayzin that leave every 15 minutes from Plaza Nueva. The buses cost 1.20€ per trip, but you can buy a ten journey ticket on any bus for about 8.70€.