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Granada is a true shopping paradise, famous for its variety of tapas bars, lively squares and restaurants. The ´teteria´ scene, in the historic quarter of Granada, the Albaicín, is a highly exotic experience.
Unlike the typical English tea room patron, who is likely to be quietly reserved and conservatively dressed, in a tetería you can expect to see many young people, both native Spanish and foreign. The informal, relaxed atmosphere attracts people from all walks of life, including many students.
Granada is an important University City and during term time almost 25% of the population is represented by students.

Granada's most famous monument is the Alhambra
A series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th Century. This mighty compound of buildings - including the summer palace called Generalife, with its fountains and gardens - stands at the foot of Spain's highest mountain range, the Sierra Nevada, and overlooks the city below and the fertile plain of Granada.
The Alhambra is a beautiful collection of buildings and gardens, and a must do if you visit the Granada area.

 
More information: www.alhambradegranada.org
Ticket service: www.alhambratickets.com or Tel: 902 22 44 60 (English spoken).
 
Barrio del Albaicín
El Albaicín is the old Moorish quarter of the city. It's located on a hill facing the Alhambra and there are dramatic views of this area from the palace's famous rose gardens. The Zirid Monarchs first established their court here in the 11th century although little remains from this era today, apart from some crumbling remains of the wall (including the section which used to encircle the Albaicín and the gates of El Arco de las Pesas, Monaita and Elvira).
 
The Church of San Nicolás is well worth the steep hike through the Albaicin to marvel at the view of the Alhambra and the Generalife with the Sierra Nevada backdrop.
 
Granada Cathedral
The Cathedral is located in the centre of the Muslim area and dates back to 1523. It has a nave and four aisles, a crossing and circular apse. Alonso Cano built the main façade with sculptures by Duque Cornejo, Risueño and Verdiguier while the only tower of the two planned ended up half finished. On the northern side, there is La Puerta del Perdón, a magnificent work of Diego de Siloé who also built La Puerta de San Jerónimo. The chancel is not only stunning, but includes skilful architectural solutions provided by Siloé. Its circular plan and great height contain semi-circular arches upon which a double series of balconies rest. The Cathedral is open for visitors every day.;
 
Tourist Offices
Oficina de Turismo Granada
Plaza de Mariana Pineda, nº 12 bajo
18009 Granada, Granada
Tel: + 34 958 226 688
Fax: + 34 958 228 916
 
Oficina de Turismo Granada
Generalife, s/n
18009 Granada, Granada
Tel: + 34 958 229 575
Fax: + 34 958 228 201
 
Oficina de Turismo Granada
Corral del Carbon, s/n
18009 Granada, Granada
Tel: + 34 958 225 990
Fax: + 34 958 223 927