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Province of Spain
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Granada is a province in Andalusia in Spain. The coast of Granada province, the Costa Tropical, attracts hordes of Spanish and foreign beach-seekers. The city of Granada's Moorish architecture and famous Alhambra palace bring in tourists from all over the world. In the winter the mountains of the Sierra Nevada play host to Europe's most southerly ski resort. Hiking and eco-tourism also attract visitors to areas such as the Alpujarras and Lecrin Valley.
By train
Granada station is in a very central position within the city.
By road
Granada is reached from Seville, Malaga, Almería and Murcia on the A92, from Madrid on the A4, diverting to the A44 in Bailén, from Jaén on the aforementioned A44, and from Spain on the N432,…
Roads in Granada province tend to be fairly quiet between towns, but can be congested and frustrating in and around towns. Car Hire is available in Granada (Airport) and on the coast, for example in Motril.
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one of the Nazari's Alhambra Palace and many traditional festivals
a lovely old spa village, perched above a river gorge, with an impressive monumental quarter and with hot springs not far away
a seaside resort for Northern Europeans and North Americans with ancient ruins
village part of Las Alpujarras
village part of Las Alpujarras in the heart of the National Park of the Sierra Nevada
the highest mountains in continental Spain, with the most southern ski resort in Europe
traditional Moorish villages scattered throughout the mountains South of Granada city; well worth visiting for the scenery and slow, laid back way of life
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