Situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Andalucia, Granada is a smallish city of fewer than half a million. Yet there are more things to see and do here than in some cities ten times its size. Once part of the kingdom of Castile, it is now one of Spain’s best tourist [...]
During the centuries the Moors ruled most of Spain, including Andalucia, they built numerous palaces and fortresses in the style of their original country (Morocco, hence the name Moor). But no example is more magnificent than the Alhambra citadel in Granada. The series of palaces and gardens, including the famed Generalife at the base outside, [...]
Granada is a World Heritage city in southern Spain, enriched by cultural heritage combining centuries Islamic, Muslim, Jewish and Christian faith; the city is itself one of Spain’s most popular National Historical Monuments. Its location in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, incorporating the Alhambra and the Albaicín hills, illustrates a legacy of Sultans [...]
The city of Granada hosts a new edition of the Tango Festival, dedicated to this style of dance, which is popular all around the world. The year of its inception (1988), it indeed became a pioneer in Europe for the «Tango Festival» project. Dates from March 13, 2012 to March 18, 2012.
The Granada International Jazz Festival is one of Europe’s longest-running, and is a Spanish member of the Europe Jazz Network, which organises jazz festivals in Europe.
Granada’s annual International Festival of Young Filmmakers, focuses on short films. This festival is held at different venues around the city such as Isabel la Católica Theatre, the Condes de Gabia Palace and the Val del Omar Room at the Andalusia Film Centre. In 2012 the event celebrates its 19th anniversary.
Each year the city of Granada hosts this festival focusing on the audiovisual production from countries in the south and with shores bathed by the Mediterranean Sea.
