Things to do in Granada
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The Madrasah, Granada’s historic Arab university
Built in 1349 by the Nasrid dynasty, it was the city’s first temple of knowledge until the Inquisition closed its doors and burnt its library.
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Charming insider breakfast spots in Granada
Discover the best places for a hearty breakfast before a full day of sightseeing in Granada.
![Granada’s Royal Chapel: tomb of the Catholic Monarchs Granada’s Royal Chapel: tomb of the Catholic Monarchs](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/capilla-real.jpg)
Granada’s Royal Chapel: tomb of the Catholic Monarchs
The spot where the bodies of Isabella I and Ferdinand II rest in Granada was not chosen by chance: this is the place where the Medieval world ended and the future of the Spanish Empire was established.
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Plaza de Bib-Rambla: a mirror of Granada’s age-old history
This square of Nasrid origin has quietly accompanied the city over hundreds of years and is today known for its restaurants, terraces, flower stands and Gigantones fountain
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Discover everything Cubillas Reservoir has to offer
Cubillas Reservoir is the perfect destination for multi-adventure activities in an idyllic setting that we will tell you all about.
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These are the top restaurants with views of the Alhambra
Granada’s cuisine is a fusion of cultures. These are the best dining alternatives with the Alhambra as the backdrop.
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Llano de la Perdiz will be your next countryside outing
Discover Llano de la Perdiz, the place where Granada’s residents go to escape city life and the perfect destination for a countryside outing.
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The Convent of the Military Order of St James, a cosy start to the Mozarabic Way
This 1501 monastery, the starting point of the Andalusian Way of Saint James, houses a hostelry for pilgrims and a restaurant that is run by the cloister nuns.
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The old Royal Hospital of Granada
This former hospital, which housed syphilis patients and the mentally ill, is now the location of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office of the University of Granada and its prestigious library.
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Sierra Nevada is more than just skiing: four hiking trails
The second-highest mountain range in Western Europe is the region with the most biological wealth throughout the peninsula and features dozens of unforgettable excursions.