Here in Granada, there's the entire Andalusia!!

 

Granada is the Alhambra. The Alhambra is Granada. But it is at the foot of the legendary fortress that is the true soul of the city.
The most fascinating of the whole of Andalusia, the most sparkling, the most complete in terms of culture, to which one can not remain indifferenti.E 'just a walk in his old town and dive into the past and explore the Arab influences, Christian , traditional, folk, gypsy. Many ingredients thoroughly mixed for a perfect cocktail, a city that radically changes the face every time you turn the corner of a street.
Europe, Africa, Middle East, often you can not understand almost a continent in which you are. And they are certainly its contrasts to make it unique. Acerra del Darro, the shopping characterized by its modern, luxurious shops, commercial centers, the long pedestrian boulevards shaded. From here the narrow streets leading to the innermost heart of Granada, through the lively streets of the many restaurants where you can dine with unassuming 8-10 euros, as the Plaza Bib Rambla and Plaza Trinidad. The center is dominated dall'immensa Cathedral dall'adiacente and Royal Chapel, where they buried some of the historical monarchs of Spain. But here is that after having breathed the air of Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral, are just a few meters and dive into a world completely different: it is dell'Alcaicería, reconstruction of the Arab market of silk, one of the most unusual, with typical and well-kept shops for souvenirs, the wrought-iron lanterns, Moorish arches, the gypsy women who are trying to read the hands of passers-by using clever tricks. Only a beginning of what the real reserves Arab quarter of the city far from here a few hundred meters: the Albaicin. The spectacular location, the white houses that climb the hill, offering unparalleled views of the city, the streets pebbles, courtyards, gardens, fountains, squares. The starting point is the most typical and tourist Caldereria Vieja, where you just have to stop at one of many teteiere, savoring one of a hundred types of tea available. They are small clubs in Arabic style, soft light, romantic and cozy. The climb takes away your breath, especially in a torrid afternoon in August, but reach the Mirador San Nicolas is a duty, a magnificent view on the hill dell'Alhambra, and his feet throughout the city. The descent along the Carrera del Darro is equally impressive, it makes the river passing through the Arab baths of El Banuelo among the best preserved in Spain.
Mysterious is the right adjective to define another quarter, the Sacromonte, gypsy land, where many of its inhabitants live in cave houses where it is not uncommon to see a flamenco show, although now is only represented in the form of tourism. In Andalusia dinner is late, and perhaps is also why we are helping the famous "tapas", the typical snacks to fill the stomach and delight the palate. Among the wide range, from those with taste and jamon serrano, prosciutto tipico della Serra Nevada from here is less than 50 km. Wandering far and wide, but his gaze always ends up there, attracted dall'austera presence dell'Alhambra, the palace-fortress Arab largest in Europe. Not only have to wait for the crisp air of the morning to start the climb that leads to his entry and be able to admire the interior with the tranquility of the first hour of opening (alternatively you can use the bus that leaves from Plaza Nueva).
Palazzo de los Nazaries takes away your breath for its beauty, a succession of finely decorated rooms, overlooking beautiful patios where the movement of water will enhance the atmosphere. Visit it means to dream with open eyes and relive the times and the glorious splendor of medieval Arab-Spanish. A place where time has stood still! Opposite the fort offers dell'Alcazaba from the Tower of the Vela incredible views across the city, starting from white dell'Albaicin district, close to the Sacromonte, Granada until the modern age. And to end the peace of the Generalife, the gardens surrounding the residence, a riot of pools, fountains and flowers where the water flows with ingenuity to become an art. Granada is to be lived in all hours of the day: romantic and frantic late, quiet, cool and reserved in the early morning. And to enjoy both its aspects, is not only sacrifice the time to sleep!