Granada is located in the heart of Andalusia at the feet of the Sierra Nevada and quite close to the Mediterranean sea. A place with gentle summers and warm winters perfect to enjoy snow sports in a privilegiated district with the highest peaks of Spain. Federico García Lorca Airport is located only 15 km. away from the city of Granada. At Granada airport you will find all kind of tourist services, including cheap holiday car hire.
The last kingdom to be reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs has an incredible artistic and historic heritage. Moorish and Christian elements go hand in hand in the streets of Granada. The Gran Vía de Colón and the Avenida de los Reyes Católicos will lead the visitor to Renaissance monuments and to the most important districts.
The complex of the Alhambra and the Generalife, a World Heritage Site, is the most emblematic, known and visited monument of Granada. Its rooms and gardens are the higher expression of the Muslim art in Europe. The monumental complex is formed by the Alcazaba, fortified military area; the Palaces, royal residence; and the palace and the gardens of the Generalife, summer royal residence.
The Albaicín and the Sacromonte are two of the districts with more colour, enchantment and history of the city of Granada. To wonder around the Albaicín is to make a trip to its moriscs roots in as well as an enjoyment for the senses. The Sacromonte neighbourhood is famous by its caves, in which the gypsies continue celebrating every night their flamenco songs and dance celebrations.
If you travel to Andalusia or planning to spend your holidays in Granada we strongly recommend to book car hire. A rent a car is a must if you want to visit some of the many little white villages in Granada by car. Hispacar is the leading spanish car rental broker for cheap car rental in Granada and many other tourist destinations in Andalusia.
