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Andalucia - Granada Travel Information
Andalucia is a diverse land of history and passion.
Each fabulous city in the Andalucia area offers a different view of this
land of mosques and matadors, flamenco and fiesta and the healthy
Mediterranean diet and tradition of tapas is to die for.
Granada, Andalucia
You will never want to leave!
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Andalucia Travel and Flight
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Getting There
Various flights from the UK to Malaga, Seville and Jerez de la Frontera are
available at discount rates. Flights can be booked online here at Cheap
Online Flights, just click on our 'Cheap Flights' page to the left. The
flight times are approx 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
You can fly into and out of the same airport or, with Iberia or British
Airways, fly into one and out of another which gives you plenty of time
to check out the whole area.
Car hire is available from all airports and is highly recommended.
Discount hotel rates in Andalucia are also available to book online here at Cheap
Online Flights, just visit our 'Hotels
Abroad' page for online availability and secure reservations.
Getting Around
Car hire offers convenience and freedom for journeys between cities and
once in a city the best way to explore is on foot.
Must See
In Cordoba, admire the 8th Century Mezquita (Mosque) and the decorative
azulejo tiles.
The Mezquita, Cordoba
In Granada, the Alhambra Palace, jewel of Moorish architecture in Spain,
dominates the city.
Surrounded by vineyards, Jerez de la Frontera is the capital of sherry
production and home to the Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art and
the April horse fair, known locally as La Feria.
Ronda with its 330ft gorge is quite literally breathtaking and the
famous 18th century bridge still straddles the drop.
Must Do
In Cordoba, shade from the midday heat in one of the innumerable patios
decorated with flowers.
In Granada relax in one of the Arab tea houses in the Albaicin area,
visit the Cathedral, the pretty squares or many shops.
In Ronda admire the original Moorish mosaics of the Palacio Mondragon
and visit the bullring's museum.
In Jerez de la Frontera most of the famous bodegas welcome visitors for
tours followed by tasting and the opportunity to buy some souvenirs.
To Relax
Soak up Barcelona's cafe culture along the chic Paseo de Gracia before
sampling the local cava with a selection of tapas. Dine in the popular
Maremagnum area. The port Aventura theme park is also easy to visit by
rail from the city.
Weather
Daily average temperatures in Granada (Approx) 'C
JAN 14 FEB 17 MAR
20 APR 21 MAY 23
JUN 26 JUL 28 AUG
26 SEP 23 OCT 20 NOV 17 DEC
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Granada by Cheap
Online Flights
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Granada Highlights
> The snow covered peaks of Sierra Nevada provide a dramatic
backdrop
> Standing on a hill, the Alhambra Palace dominates the city
> Gardens of Generalife provided inspiration to countless artists
> Visit Albaicin, the old Muslim quarter with its labyrinth of narrow
streets
> The ancient cave dwellings of Sacramonte are still inhabited by
gypsies
Visit Granada and Andalucia with Cheap Online Flights
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