Granada is home to the most visited monument in Spain. Take a drive out in your vehicle from Car Hire Granada to the stunning Alhambra Palace. The palace was built by the Moors in the 14th Century and sits on a rocky outcrop that sits above the city.
In Pasiegas Square sits the magnificent Granada Cathedral and the square itself is very vibrant with little cafes and restaurants around it. Enjoy fine wine and excellent food in one of these.
Granada is a fascinating mix of Moor and Christian architecture which you will see in abundance as you cruise around the town in your vehicle from Car Hire Granada.
There are some splendid buildings along the Calle Reyes Catholicos. This area is full of little restaurants and shops that will attract the visitor's eye for a bargain.
There is a Mercadillo or market held in the Arab quarter or Albayzin. The area is now a mixture of North African, Chinese and South American and has an exciting atmosphere to it. There are a large number of long winding streets in the quarter that date back centuries and are a historical journey in themselves.
Sacromonte is another neighborhood with a long tradition and is famous for Flamenco dancing. Steeped in gypsy culture the area is very vibrant especially after dark when it comes to life with music.
There is a 17th Century Abbey in Sacromonte with a number of catacombs underneath and was the place of the martyrdom of San Cecilio who was the first bishop of the town.
Granada Airport or Federico Garcia Lorca- Jaen Airport is located 16km west of the city. The area itself is called Vega de Genil. The airport has one terminal and handles mainly domestic flights to Madrid and Barcelona. There has been a recent increase in low cost carriers from other European countries and this continues to grow. Ryan Air operates flights from the airport to other European destinations.
The airport has one runway and the terminal handles well over half a million passengers each year. There are parking facilities at the airport and the airport is very easy to reach from the town.
Second Name: Frederico Garcia Lorca - Jaen Airport
Airport Codes
IATA: GRX
ICAO:LEGR