Granada Spain
This city is the capital of the Granada Province, in the South of Spain,
with a population of a little 265,000 people. Located at the foot of the
Sierra Nevada mountains, and the confluence of the three Spanish rivers:
Beiro, Darro, and Genil, the city sits at an elevation of 738 meters
above sea level and is one hour away (about 70 km) from Costa Tropical.
Granada is a very beautiful city to visit, with a climate that is both
friendly and dry, you may be able to enjoy clean air and bask in the
clear sky. Its location also indicates that you may ski and enjoy the
beach while staying in the same city, especially during the months of
July and August, when temperature in the city averages 35-40 C. The city
showcases Europe’s highest of mountain, with the Sierra Nevada as the
primary mountain range.
Walking through the city, you will notice that there exists an exotic
mix of tropical plants growing in places a little shy in distance from
the alpine slopes. Animal life in the city is also diverse due to its
geographic location.
Several historic and agricultural structures may be seen in this city,
which includes the awe-inspiring
Alhambra, built in the 14th century by
the Nazari (Nasrid) dynasty, the last Moorish and Muslim dynasty to rule
in Spain. This compound of buildings includes the Generalife, a summer
palace, which stands at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Other
architectural sites include the palace of Charles V, located at the
center of the Alhambra, the Cathedral, which includes the Royal Chapel
where Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand were put to rest, and
the Monastery of La Cartuja. |
