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The Old Jewish Quarter

December 14, 2011

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Granada has a Jewish quarter that is still called a Jewish quarter even though there are very few Jews living there. You might be confused by now, but you shouldn’t be. In Spain’s darker days, there were some ugly events that saw the Jews of Granada, and of the whole of Spain, expelled, killed or [...]

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The Ambience of Semana Santa

December 14, 2011

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You should know that Granada has some really awesome music festivals throughout the year. In fact, there are festivals going on in the streets of Granada pretty much all year round. You might consider timing your trip to coincide with a celebration or whatnot, but otherwise you have pretty good chances of roaming the crowded [...]

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Visiting Granada at Christmas

December 12, 2011

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Snow-capped mountains, sandy beaches, intricate nativity scenes and busy shopping trips, gorgeous Granada is a wonderful place to spend the festive season. Whether you’re hoping for a sweet B&B overlooking Alhambra or a luxury hotel in the centre of Granada city, you’ll find the perfect accommodation to help you escape from it all this Christmas. [...]

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Best Beaches in Granada

November 3, 2011

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5 stretches of breathtaking coastline along Andalucía’s Costa Tropical The Costa Tropical, located in the province of Granada, Spain, between Costa del Sol of Málaga and the Costa de Almería, stretches itself long and languidly alongside the azure Mediterranean Sea. Renowned for its mild climate and breathtaking beaches, this stunning strip of coastline can’t be [...]

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Learning Spanish, Why Not Volunteer?

October 25, 2011

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If you’re a student in Granada, then you are probably in one of the best situations imaginable to facilitate learning Spanish. You can meet fellow student friends and chat away over tapas and beer. You get to sit in classrooms and absorb all the language nuances that the regular drifting tourist cannot. If you’re not [...]

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Granada Nightlife

October 20, 2011

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Granada has an awesome night life. After spending the day exploring the landmarks of the city you should check out where the locals like to go to unwind. Granada 10 or as it is more commonly know, G-10 is one of the cities most popular club venue. Make sure you’re dressed to impress, otherwise you [...]

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Histories of the Alhambra

October 18, 2011

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The Alhambra is easily the most beautiful and magnificent aspect of the small city of Granada. The many rooms and halls and palaces in the Alhambra are so thrilling to see that it is hard to imagine that someone would ever want it destroyed, or unused. But that’s exactly what this world wonder has had [...]

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Granada’s Traditional Food and Drink

October 8, 2011

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The city of Granada benefits from being a hub of cultural conversion. Centuries of population shifts and various wars have caused distinct cuisines to develop over the whole of Andalucía, and visitors to Granada in modern times get to enjoy the whole mix (in addition to their tapas). Relegating certain dishes to the province of [...]

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Things to do Around Granada

October 8, 2011

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Granada is filled with beautiful walks, gorgeous vistas and heartfelt scenery. The city is decked in the ages, its history spanning millennia. As a unique melting pot of cultures, Granada is both tantalizing and yet serene. There is plenty to see and do all over the city. Trying to see it all might be tiring, [...]

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Student Life in Granda

October 8, 2011

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Granada is a student’s dream city, with its ancient architecture, temperate climate and beautiful setting. The city has hosted a popular university for hundreds of years, and its influence is evident today in the hordes of young people flocking to the urban wonder from far and wide. In 1526, Charles V was the Holy Roman [...]

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