Granada Fast Facts
Population | 300,000 (approx.) |
Autonomous Community | Andalusia/ Andalucía |
People | Granadinos |
Geography | Set in southern Spain, nestled below the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains. Less than 1 hour from the beaches of the Costa Tropical. |
Climate | Sunny, hot, dry summers from June-September. Cool winters, variable rain. |
Average Yearly Temperature | 15ºC (60º F) |
Local fare | All kinds of plentiful and delicious tapas: breaded eggplant, anchovies, olives, lots of ham, fried fish, cheeses, chorizo, gazpacho. |
Tourist Office | In the Corral de Carbón on calle Mariana Pineda (just east of the cathedral) Tel (+34) 958 221 022 |
Did you know? | Granada was the last stronghold of Muslim Spain, known as "Al-Andalus." It fell to the Catholic Kings in 1492, after almost 800 years of Arab occupation. |
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