Granada is one of the indispensable stops of those who tour Andalusia in southern Spain. This small city with a population of approximately 230 thousand was the city that impressed me the most during the Andalusia tour.. When you think of Granada, the last lost land of Islam in Andalusia, the famous Alhambra Palace comes to mind first.. However, Places to visit and see in Granada are not limited to the palace.
The last city I visited during my four-day Andalusia tour was Granada.. After the Cordoba trip, with a journey of approximately 200 km, we reached the last castle that fell in Andalusia.. Olive groves were everywhere along the way.. You see almond trees in places where there are no olive trees.. Located between the Sierra Nevada and Sierra Morena mountain ranges, the City has a very special climate due to these mountains.. Both Oceanic and Mediterranean climates coexist. While you can ski in the mountains, you can swim in the sea below.. You can also drink water easily from the fountain.
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What Does Granada Mean?
Although many civilizations lived here, the name of the city is ‘Jews’ It is rumored that he received. Gırnata is said to be derived from the word “blessed hill“. The city lived its most glorious periods between 1238 and 1492, the time of the Nusayri State.
Places to See in Granada
The historical city of Granada is built on three hills called Albacin, Alhambra and Sacramonte.
Alhambra Palace
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration if the Alhambra Palace, built on the Alhambra Hill, could be described as the pinnacle of Islamic art.. Palace named after I. Takes from Muhammad’s beard. Because her beard is red I. Mohammed is called Al Hamar. The palace is also called the Alhambra, which means red. Although it does not look very magnificent from the outside, you see the real magnificence when you enter the palace.. Islam is a religion that advises you to develop your inner world rather than showing off outside.. Also, privacy is very important.. In this respect, the Alhambra is one of the most beautiful examples of privacy reflected in architecture.
This is why the viewing angles between the rooms are not very good in the Alhambra Palace.. This is seen much better, especially in the throne room.. At first glance, the Alcazar Palace and the Alhambra are very similar in terms of throne rooms.. Common points such as the entrance to a square room from a courtyard with a pool, and woodwork on the ceiling attract your attention.. While the ceiling is hemispherical in the Alcazar, there are four angular channels here.
These four channels represent the four rivers in heaven. In addition, referring to the verse “We created the world in seven layers”, the ceiling consists of floors representing the seven floors of the world, and the top part represents the floor of Allah.. No one is allowed to pass under it.. In addition, visitors are only accepted here at certain hours.. The face of the caliph cannot be seen by the visitor, as it coincided with the reverse light at those times.. In the Alcazar Palace, on the other hand, the King is positioned in a place where it can be seen as much as possible.. The view between the rooms is also quite good.
When his public hailed him as the winner, I. Muhammad writes ‘There is no victor but Allah’ all over this palace.. This expression is seen about 10 thousand times in the palace.. But the pagan oyster symbol, symbols of mathematics and astrology are seen here as well as in the Alcazar Palace.
The palace actually consists of four parts. The main big part is the Nazari Palace, the summer palace and garden called Generalife, which means Cennet-ül Arif, Al Kazaba, where approximately 2 thousand people live, and finally 5. 5, which Carlos had built in the garden of the palace to show the Christian conquest. Carlos Palace. With the Christians taking the city, some destruction and Christianization were made in the Alhambra.. You see this while visiting the palace. However, all structures in Andalusia after 1492 are more or less exposed to such Christianization movements.
Albayzin (Albaicin) and Sacramonte Hills
Your stop after the Palace visit is Colonel and Sacramonte Hills. The residential area on these hills offers you a visual feast.. You also have the opportunity to photograph the Alhambra Palace from afar from these hills.
The Flamenco shows that you cannot experience in your life in the gypsy neighborhoods on the Sacramonte hill. waiting. The head of the Rocio family, one of the two large gypsy families living on this hill, Raymunda Rocio. He also worked with Zeki Müren in the 1970s.. However, now that he is quite old, he is unable to join his family while they are presenting an interesting Flamenco show to tourists in his cave in Sacramonte.
These caves are Spain Tourism accredited by the Ministry. They make their shows by following certain norms.. And even Former American President Bill Clinton is among the cave’s visitors.. Photographs of all other famous visitors also adorn the wall of the cave.
Where to Eat in Granada
Here, as in other Andalusian cities, paella, tapas are the first dishes that come to mind.. Here you can try Los Manueles, which has been around since 1917.
Los Manueles
Address:Reyes Católicos, 52. 18009 Granada Tel.958 224 631
In Calle Reyes Catolicos (Catholic King Street), which is also the city’s shopping center for those who go in the summer months Try the ice cream of Sabbore near Granada Cathedral. This is the place where you can eat the best ice cream in the city.
Where to Stay in Granada?
A small Although it is a residential area, it is a city where you will not have any problems in terms of accommodation.. It is possible to find an accommodation alternative for every budget.. You can look here for an accommodation alternative that fits your budget.
Shopping in Granada
When you say shopping in the city, the first thing that comes to mind is Alcaiceira. This was once the center of the silk trade.. It has a very authentic feel.. Here you come across many souvenir shops on the left and right.. Even if you don’t buy anything, it’s a nice address even just to visit.
Another address that can be recommended for souvenirs is Cuesta Gomerez. Here you can find a row of souvenir shops.
Granada Climate and Weather
Sierra Nevada and Sierra Located between the Morena mountain range, Granada has a very special climate due to these mountains.. The city has both Oceanic and Mediterranean climates.. While you can ski in the mountains, you can swim in the sea below.. In this respect, it has a climate that differs from other Andalusian cities.. You can click this link to check the weather conditions of the city before you go.
What Time is it in Granada?
Time in Spain is two hours behind compared to Turkey. While it is 12 o’clock in Turkey, it is 10 o’clock in Granada.
Granada Map
How to Get to Granada?
There are no direct flights to the city from Turkey. However, it is possible to fly here from Istanbul by making a single transfer over 19 different cities.. This journey takes about 7 hours.
You can fly directly to Malaga instead of a connecting flight and then go to Granada.. The distance from Malaga to Granada is 125 km and it takes one and a half hours by car.
Bus services from Malaga Airport and Malaga bus terminal to Granada there is also. These voyages vary between approximately 1 and a half hours and 2 and a half hours.. Getting from here by bus is much faster than by train.. Just keep in mind that there is no bus from Malaga to Granada after 9:30 PM and the taxi fare costs around 140 Euros.
You can click on this link to see many different alternatives for reaching the city.
