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"Finca La Bobadilla", Carretera Salinas-Villanueva de Tapia (A-333), Km. 65,5. 18300.
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www.barcelolabobadilla.com |
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| The country of Spain is located in southwestern Europe. |
| Mainland Spain has a surface area of 493,486 square kilometers, while the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands cover 4,992 and 7,447 square kilometers, respectively. The Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the African continent account for an additional 32 square kilometers. |
| The World Tourism Organization rates Spain as the second most popular tourist destination worldwide, with 49.5 million visitors annually. | |
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| The province of Granada covers some 13,000 square kilometers of land, and a wide variety of tourist attractions are located there. |
| The Alhambra Palace is the most visited monument in Spain and one of the most beautiful in the world. In the Sierra Nevada mountains you'll find one of the finest ski resorts in Europe and just an hour and a half's drive away there are several fabulous beaches where you can sunbathe and go swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. |
| The province's five natural parks make Granada a paradise for anyone seeking relaxation, tranquility and contact with nature during their vacation. | |
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 The Alhambra.The oldest, most beautiful and best preserved of all the Arab palaces remaining in the world. The monument comprises several different areas, including the military zone (Alcazaba), the Palace (Alcázar), the city (Medina) and the lush Generalife gardens. |
| The Cathedral of Granada. With its five colossal naves, the cathedral is one of the best examples of Renaissance art in Spain. |
| The Royal Chapel.Commissioned by the "Catholic monarchs" Ferdinand and Isabel to hold their tombs, the chapel was built between 1505 and 1521 and is a stunning example of Isabelino gothic style. |
| The Alcaicería. Old Arab silk market which still retains a genuine "souk" atmosphere in its narrow streets full of souvenir shops. |
| The Albaicín.A residential neighborhood set on the hill facing the Alhambra whose white-washed walls and wide patios are decorated with geraniums and traditional Granadinian ceramics. |
| The Sacromonte Caves. Picturesque caves adorned with typical Granadinian ceramics. |
| La Cartuja. A Baroque-style convent built in 1506. |
| San Jerónimo. Magnificent Renaissance-style temple with a notable convent and fabulous altarpiece in its interior. |
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| Granada's climatic and geographical diversity, combining mountain, sea and low-lying meadows, has given rise to a rich and varied gastronomy. |
| From the mountains come the famous Trevelez hams, cured in the snow. The Alpujarra region boasts such dishes as chicken with tomatoes and "migas alpujarreñas" (bread-crumbs with garlic and green peppers). |
| In coastal zones, popular dishes include tasty brochettes, delicious baked sardines and "ajo blanco", chilled garlic and almond soup. The most authentic specialties in the city of Granada are the Sacromonte omelet, chicken in garlic and broad beans sautéed with cured ham. |
| The most traditional desserts in the province are Torta Real cake from Motril, "Pestiños" (honey-coated pancakes) from Velez, "Tocinos de Cielo" (rich egg and caramel sweets) from Guadix, "Roscos" (ring cakes) from Loja, "Piononos" (tiny cream-filled pastries) from Santa Fe, "churros" (long fried donuts) from Churriana and rich sweets made from almonds, a Moorish legacy. |
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| Nazari culture left behind a priceless artistic legacy in Granada which can be seen today in some of its craft techniques such as marquetry, the encrustation of materials like mother-of-pearl and bone, and the manufacture of chairs, tables, frames, trays and chests. |
| Traditional Nazari techniques can also be detected in the region's ceramics and pottery, which uses the "cuerda seca" technique of decorating ceramic tiles, and the "fajalauza" handmade decorative tiles unique to Granada. Such techniques are used to make beautiful pitchers, plates and jugs decorated in predominantly green and blue shades. |
| In the city of Granada the main shopping areas are located in Calderería Nueva and Calderería Vieja, the pedestrian street of Zacatín, the streets of Mesones and Alhóndiga and the Alcaicería "souk". |
| In the Albaicín neighborhood there is a daily market, the Mercadillo de la Plaza Larga, and every Sunday morning the La Cartuja market is held in the Almanjayar industrial estate. Granada also has a number of shopping centers that usually open from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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| Local Time: UTC + 2 in Summer. UTC + 1 in Winter. |
| Official Currency: The currency used is the Euro |
| Official Language:Spanish. |
| Population: Approximately 40 millions inhabitants. |
| Electricity: 220 V. Plugs are rounded and double-pronged. |
| Types of payment: Most shops accept cash and major international credit cards, such as VISA, MasterCard and American Express. |
| Banking hours: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. |
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