Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin, Spain
From series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
The gorgeous palace and park ensemble of the Alhambra is one of the most famous and recognizable sights of Spain. It was included in a World Heritage List along with two unique architectural monuments of Granada - the Generalife Palace and the historic Albayzin district. The Alhambra Castle is located in the eastern part of the city, on the hill of La Sabika. Its construction has began in the 13th century and lasted for several hundred years. The castle occupies quite an impressive area. For hundreds of years, its infrastructure was constantly improving. Today, visitors will have an opportunity to stroll through the historic Armory Square, see the defense towers that were built in the medieval period, as well as admire luxurious decorations of the palace.
Nearby, there is the amazing palace complex of the Generalife, which was also built in the 13th century as the residence of the emirs of the Nasrid dynasty. The palace impresses with its exquisite architecture. It is commonly considered a single entity with the surrounding garden. After few hundred years, chic pools and courtyards, ancient fountains and pavilions, complemented by luxurious flower beds and rare plants have been preserved there.
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ATM bankomat: 'Cajero automatico Caja Granada' located in 0.51 km (
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Car rental office: 'Cheapcar' is located in 0.91 km (
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Fuel station: 'Audi' in 1.14 km
Supermarket: 'Encarnación Luna Ruiz' in 0.21 km
Parking: 'san agustin' in 0.46 km
Apotheek: 'María Del Carmen Zarco Ríos' in 0.43 km
Police station: 'Dirección General de la Policía' in 0.7 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'El Rincón de San Pedro' in 0.2 km
Railway station: 'Granada' in 1.87 km
Nearest airports:
» Federico Garcia Lorca Airport GRX - in 16 km
» Malaga Airport AGP - in 97 km
» Almeria Airport LEI - in 114 km
» Cordoba Airport ODB - in 133 km
» Moron Airport OZP - in 179 km
» Federico Garcia Lorca Airport GRX - in 16 km
» Malaga Airport AGP - in 97 km
» Almeria Airport LEI - in 114 km
» Cordoba Airport ODB - in 133 km
» Moron Airport OZP - in 179 km
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Vincci Albayzin
Located in 0 km from Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin
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Rooms: 106
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Featuring a classic décor, each room has a satellite flat-screen TV, a minibar and a safe. The marble bathroom with bath or shower includes free … More: photo, rates and booking
Students Suites
Located in 1 km from Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin
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Rooms: 45
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Each brightly decorated room features a desk, fridge and wardrobe. They include air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV and shared bathroom … More: photo, rates and booking
Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada
Located in 2 km from Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin
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Rooms: 368
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The spacious, air-conditioned rooms at Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna de Granada have a minibar and satellite TV. Private bathrooms come with a bath tub … More: photo, rates and booking
Motel Sierra Nevada
Located in 3 km from Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin
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Rooms: 33
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The functional, air-conditioned rooms at Motel Sierra Nevada feature satellite TV, a desk, telephone and private bathroom. Some rooms have … More: photo, rates and booking
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