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