• Granada boasts history and tradition from throughout the ages, Granada gained it's name from the Arabs when they invaded Spain in the 8th century - the city of Granada was formerly known as Ilbyr and then renamed by the Romans "Illibris".

• Granada is located next to the highest maintains in Spain the "Sierra Nevada", the rough population of Granada is 250,000 - 300,000 and is only 70km from the nearest beaches - good for skiing and sunbathing.

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• Click on the links provided below to find out more about the history of Granada throughout the ages, who invaded and occupied Granada, and historic monuments of Granada.

Granada infomation:

• www.andalucia.com - The City of Granada, Andalucia, Southern Spain information and travel / tourism also facts of Granada.

• granadainfo.com - Granada Spain basic information.

• www.aboutgranada.com - Granada travellers guide.

» More information websites

• The complete guide and history of Granada

• Granada weather forecast

• spain.info - Tourism board of Spain, Granada information guide. In English...

• Granada tourist guide in English.

• Website of Granada tourist office

• Information on the city of Granada by the Andalucian Statistical Institute.

• Webcams of Granada and surrounds.

• Granada tourist information and travel guide

• finditgranada.com - Info about tours, hotels, restaurants, shopping & culture in Granada, Spain.

» Why Granada ?

• Despite the history of Granada, the culture and tradition of Granada - why is Granada becoming more popular with people looking to purchase a second home / holiday home or house simply for permanent living ?

• The property prices are in general much cheaper than other locations within the southern region of Spain, with the region being not too far from the costas and bordering mountains good for skiing in the winter months of the year. And stunning views & scenery still untouched by property developers.

» Flights and airport in Granada ....

• Many of the big cheap flight companies now have regular flight services running to and from the UK to Granada.

• Airline companies Ryan Air and Monarch airlines have recently started with frequent flights from Granada going to: Liverpool, Gatwick, Stansted. Flights are also available if you are looking to take a weekend break to other cities in Spain such as Madrid, Barcelona and Palma.

• Flights to the Midlands are also now available...