Granada, Spain is a city that is known for its beauty. Granada is the capital of the Granada province. This province is in the autonomous region of Andalusia, Spain. Located over 700 meters above sea level, Granada is nestled in the apex of the rivers Genil and Darro, not far from the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
It is believed that the first inhabitants of Granada pre-date written history. The first recorded settlers of Granada were the Ibero-Celts. They had 
communication with many ancient groups, including the Greeks, who had established their own settlement in Granada by the year 5 BCE (Before Common Era).
Since so many ancient settlers made the city and region their home, Granada has a rich multi-cultural history as well as stunning relics, which can be seen in one of the many museums or in the ancient palaces and monuments that still grace the streets of Granada so many years later.
Traveling to Granada
There are many ways to travel to Granada. It does not matter whether your trip is for business or pleasure. The entry into this beautiful city is the same.
Granada has two major airports in the vicinity. The closest to the city is the Granada airport. Only a few international flights can take you directly to the Granada airport. However, once you arrive you will be able to travel to your hotel and around the city by taxi or through the local bus service.
The Malaga Airport is much bigger then the airport in Granada. However, this airport is a 90 minutes drive from the city. Typically, tourists will travel to the Malaga Airport. Then you can rent a car or take a bus from Malaga to Granada. The bus is often preferred because having a car in Granada is useless. Once you enter the center of the city, everything is accessible by taxi or on foot.
Travelers from Europe or other parts of Spain can catch a bus or a train into the city. Many buses travel to and from Granada each day. This is typically the preferred method of travel for European visitors. However, the train line does offer stops in Madrid and Seville. It would be quite possible to take a flight into one of these cities and then ride the train or bus into Granada complete with a scenic tour of various parts of Spain.
Granada Attractions
The #1 must see stop on any trip to Granada is the Alhambra Mosque. Alhambra is a series of palaces and gardens built in one large castle setting. It took many centuries to construct and develop Alhambra into what it is today. Many of the Arabic Sultans, who ruled over Granada prior to the fall of the moors (1492), lived in Alhambra. This magnificent castle is sometimes referred to as one of the ten wonders of the world.
The province of Granada was heavily influenced by the Arabs until the rise 
of Christianity and more specifically, the Inquisition (in 1492) by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. The King and Queen ran the moors out of Granada. This ethnic cleaning is often referred to as the Fall of Granada.
Today, you can visit Albaicín, the old Arabic Quarter. Though Spain is a predominantly Roman Catholic country, Albaicín retains the look and feel of the Arabic quarter when it was thriving.
There are plenty of things to do in Granada. The city has an active nightlife thanks to the presence of the well-respected university and excessive number of college students in the area. The city is heavily influenced by the Flamenco and gypsy cultures. In fact, it is possible to see Flamenco dancing, while grabbing a glass of wine and settling back for a relaxing evening in the city.
Climate
The climate of Grenada is relatively mild. In the winter months, the nights are cold, but the days where the sun is shining can get warm. The summers, especially July and August, can get especially hot, while spring and fall seem to be the best times to visit since the weather is not too hot and not too cold. Luckily, the heat of the summer is not humid. Since it is a dry heat, any type of travel to Granada is bearable even in the hottest months!
A trip to Granada is an amazing experience. Not only is there a lot to do, but this amazing city offers a rich historical look at the history of Spain and the development of the world providing for one exciting experience!