| The name Granada is ancient and mysterious. It may | | | | infrastructures are ready for the bigger events. |
| mean great castle, for the Roman fortress which | | | | Granadas excellent location and its mild climate make |
| once stood on the Albaicin Hill. When the Moors came | | | | it possible to practice sports on pitches, tracks or |
| here, the town was largely inhabited by Jews, for | | | | courts as well as those in contact with nature. |
| which they called it Granada of the Jews. The Jews | | | | The Municipal Sports Centre has facilities for playing |
| are said to have been one of the first peoples to | | | | basketball, handball, table tennis, volleyball, indoor |
| settle in Spain, even before the Romans. | | | | football, martial arts and more. Granadas interest in |
| At the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro | | | | sporting activities culminates in the holding of the long |
| and Genil rivers, lies one of the most interesting cities | | | | distance races that take place in different places |
| in eastern Andalusia. An impressive Andalusian legacy | | | | throughout the province. |
| meets architectural gems from the Renaissance and | | | | It has a large student community, and, for this |
| the most modern facilities, typical of the 21st | | | | reason, the city hosts a wide variety of leisure |
| century. | | | | activities for young people. The calendars of cinemas, |
| It was the last city reconquered by the Catholic | | | | theatres, auditoriums and exhibition halls fill up with |
| Monarchs in 1492. Granada has an unmistakable Arab | | | | the many festivals that have chosen Granada to host |
| flavour. Its cuisine, crafts and urban layout are a | | | | their events. |
| consequence of the city's glorious history. Fountains, | | | | Ceramics, silver and inlaid woodwork are just some |
| viewpoints and the villas surrounded by gardens | | | | of the most famous craft products from Granada. |
| typical of the city, add to Granadas unforgettable | | | | There is a wide range of shops in the streets of |
| charm. | | | | Granada, from workshops, franchises, traditional and |
| Not in vain was one of its oldest districts, the | | | | prestigious shops to shopping centres and street |
| Albaicin, declared a World Heritage Site, together with | | | | markets, giving the visitor numerous different |
| the Alhambra. An important cultural centre for | | | | alternatives for a days shopping. |
| centuries, both during Muslim and Christian rule, | | | | It has a vast network of accommodation, including |
| nowadays the city boasts an enviable calendar of | | | | historic buildings, such as the old convent of Santa |
| cultural and leisure events. | | | | Paula and the convent of San Francisco. |
| Music, cinema and theatre seasons and festivals are | | | | Due to its great communications, its marvellous |
| listed, along with permanent and temporary | | | | climate, its beaches, and its snowy mountains, it is a |
| exhibitions ranging over all fields of knowledge. Old | | | | unique destination for cultural, adventure and business |
| Renaissance palaces are home to seminars, | | | | travel. |
| conferences and debates, while the most innovative | | | | |