Comfortably located at the foothills of Sierra Nevada between the juncture of majestic mountains and the fertile plains of the Vega, the Andalusian capital of Granada gives you a rich aura of history and folklore. Also called the “Moorish Pearl” of Spain, a Granada holiday gives you the chance to go skiing amidst the lush mountain-massif in the morning and soak your senses in the blue Mediterranean waters in the afternoon. From snowy peaks of the cyclopean Sierra Nevada and Alpujarras Valleys and lovely villages nestled on its slopes, to the mesmerizing beaches splashed by the serene sea, Granada has it all. HolidayMe’s Granada holiday packages make you see Moorish festivals, Flamenco music of the gypsies, mountain Cuevas of the Monastery of Sacramonte and most importantly, the Alhambra Citadel – one of the most renowned structures in Spain.
This romantic city is at its holiday best in spring and autumn. Unlike other cities, Granada is never overcrowded and allows visitors to explore each tourist hot-spots comfortably and safely. Tourists can go up the Sierra Nevada Mountain for a snowy vacation as it remains snow-capped throughout winter.
Take our Granada Escape – holiday package and enjoy a flamenco show in a Sacromonte cave and discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed neighbourhood of Albaicin. At the authentic flamenco joint – Cuevas Los Tarantos – spend some time and enjoy a drink and you also have an option to include a 3-course dinner as you watch a regional type of flamenco called ‘zambra.’ Along with your guide, walk around Albaicin and enjoy some amazing views of the lighted Alhambra palace complex. Or you can choose our Amazing Outdoors of Granada – holiday package to witness the splendid Sierra Nevada mountain range on a private day trip from Granada. Whatever you choose, a Granada tour will never stop to marvel you at every step on the way.
There is so much to do while on a holiday in Granada. Explore the Moorish fortress of Alhambra to the core. The lush gardens and cryptic adornments make it a magnificent highlight of Arabic architecture. You could also hire a car and take a trip to the Alpujarras and the whitewashed villages along the valleys which are a stunning sight indeed. Do a Granada tour smoking shishas and sipping on some lip-smacking tea at one of the plethora of Moroccan tea shops selling delicious varieties of tea and shisha flavors or nosh on free tapas whenever you order a drink or coffee at any of the cafés or bars in this amazing city. Our Granada holiday packages also take you to visit the 32 meters long canal Caves of Nerja and explore the other sites around, namely, the El Majuelo Park and the Salobrena Castle.
Granada, like most other Spanish cities, is a paradise for shoppers of all sorts – from those looking to grab some Spanish haute couture and footwear to budget travelers wishing to take home some unique souvenirs. Your Granada holiday will be a miss if you miss out on exploring its Old Bazaars, Herb and Spice Market, Cuesta de Elvira and Puerta Real, Calle Cuesta de Gomerez and Calle Caldereria Nueva.
