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City break in Granada. Active leisure ideas for Granada - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Fountains at Rose Garden Granada, Spain Granada did not disappoint fans of active pastime, which can conveniently diversify sightseeing by visiting numerous shopping and sports centres and beautiful parks. Campo del Principe Park is a perfect choice for long unhurried walks. The park is located near the center of the city. Here you can conveniently spend your time on a hot day, hiding in the shadows of ancient trees. Kids will be delighted with the rich choice of playgrounds. The park also features a special area for sports activities and picnics. Carmen de los Martires Garden will be also loved by fans of outdoor recreation. The garden features a huge choice of fabulous flower beds and beautiful shadowy valleys.
For more than thirty years Granada has been chosen as a constant venue for Festival de Jazz de Granada Jazz Festival. This large-scale musical event is popular among both locals and … Open
Travelers, who cannot imagine a vacation without visiting elite spa centres, are welcome to visit Balnearia. The spa is located just a short walk from the city center and offers its customers a wide choice of massage, beauty and treatment rooms. Here visitors can sign up for a one-time massage or take a set of procedures after consulting with a specialist. Aljibe de San Miguel Banos Arabes Spa is a great place for comfortable rest. The spa centre is equipped with a large swimming pool and a cozy cafe. Plaza de Toros Sports Complex is a very popular place among tourists. The complex features numerous sports and fitness centers.
Fans of nightlife will be pleasantly surprised at a large selection of clubs and discos, and fans of modern music and dancing should not forget to visit Granada Diez Disco. To the service of guests are a huge colorful dance floor and a stylish bar with lots of food and signature drinks. The music program of the institution is very diverse, so you can meet most diverse audience here. Tourists who want to relax in a tranquil and secluded atmosphere are recommended to visit El Eshavira Night Bar. It is also distinguished by nice music and guests will be offered to choose from a wide selection of drinks, including best Spanish wines. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
The old castle of Alcazaba is known as one of the main historical attractions of Granada. The castle is located just a short walk from Plaza de los Alhibes. The large-scale architectural … Open
Fans of shopping will also be delighted – the choice of colorful markets and modern shopping malls is truly stunning. Alcaiceria Market is the best place to find a huge selection of souvenirs and handmade crafts. The market will also become a real treasure for collectors of antiques. Shana Shop is usually considered one of the most popular shopping complexes. The complex is home to numerous boutiques, clothing, footwear and accessories shops. It is distinguished not only by a huge choice goods of various categories, but also by really nice prices.
Highways Skydiving (Granaltura Paragliding, Draco), paragliding (Andaventur), rafting (Rafting SaltaRios) should be noted among other forms of active pastime. This kind of leisure activities will definitely be liked by those thirsty for adventures, wishing to raise the level of extreme hormone in the blood, as well as those who don't even know yet how many impressions these activities bring. Of course, only positive ones. Eco-tours are also popular, and in order to try this kind of recreation, feel free to contact Sierra & Sol, Zero Gravity Granada or Vivak Nature. If there's a desire to climb the mountains, many people choose Compania de Guias de Montana de Sierra Nevada. Pre-training is required.
1. When you plan to make a walk, it is necessary to take a copy of your identity document, as well as a map of the city. All valuable items should be kept in the safe of your hotel room. … Open
A dream of anyone who's ever watched "Around the world in 80 days" is, of course, a balloon flight, and in Granada, such a fantastic opportunity is provided by Glovento Sur. Of course, it would hardly be possible to fly around the world, but wonderful urban landscapes can still be admired. And it’s quite easy to do - just try this leisure and enjoy the unrivaled open spaces of the city. Here it is also possible to go down to the underwater caves, and this pastime is sure to leave only positive experience. It’s worth trying the tour from Black Feet tour for that.
The Alhambra at dusk The city's attractions (there's a lot of them) can be explored on foot or any possible rented transport. The bicycle is the best option (Bicicletas La Estacion, Infinito eBikes), while segways (Play Granada, Explorer Granada) are also popular. You can rent a scooter, which is not bad for this purpose - feel free to contact Cooltra Granada. It would be especially nice to take a ride to places like Mirador San Miguel Alto or Barrio de Albaicin - this is where interesting panoramic views of the city can be enjoyed for endless hours, if only you have this time.
To watch the latest movies, many people visit Kinepolis Granada - the best cinema in town. If there is a desire to enjoy theatrical performances or opera, such institutions as La Alborea, Casa del Arte Flamenco or El Templo del Flamenco are at your service. This kind of recreation always improves your mood - just like walks bringing peace and tranquility to your soul in the same way. Thus, a walk through the Generalife Park would be one of the most memorable activities in Granada, because it’s extraordinarily beautiful. Among other good places to walk, it's worth mentioning gardens such as The Fuente del Triunfo Gardens and Patio de los Arrayanes. Sierra de Huetor is another park with its own features appreciated by fans of “wild parks”.
Palacios Nazaries In order to get some rest from active forms of leisure, you can do no less active but intellectual pastime - namely, escape quests. The best centers offering to find a way out of a locked room using all the wits include Escapepark, Lock-In, and El Reino Escape Room. If you want to go ice skating, there's no need to go to the northern countries - this can be done in sunny Granada, even though indoors. This is about Igloo Granada Ice Arena, a sports complex where you can have plenty of fun and get a lot of wonderful impressions. The same awaits visitors to Don Patin.
In a beautiful 18th-century building situated in the historic district of Granada is situated the Anacapri Hotel. This accommodation option attracts travelers with its romantic and original … Open
To find out new and interesting information about Granada, be sure to explore local museums. One of the best institutions to do this is Junta de Andalucía Patronato de la Alhambra. It's also worth noting must-visit museums like Monasterio de la Concepcion, Palacio de los Olvidados, and Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte, as well as Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte, where you can get a closer look at the life of local people in the past. Parque de las Ciencias is just a huge museum, so one day is unlikely to be enough for its full exploration. It offers a great collection of interesting exhibits along with a zoo and a planetarium. Art connoisseurs should head to Alea and Milenium galleries.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Granada and surroundings

Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Granada

Bodegas Castaňeda
Where: Calle Almireceros, 1-3, Granada; Telephone: +34 958 22 32 22;
Casa 1899
Where: Paseo do los Tristes 37, Granada; Telephone: +34 958 11 15 64;
El Rincón De San Pedro
Where: Carrera del Darro 12, Granada; Telephone: +34 958 31 33 42;
Granada 10
Where: Calle Cárcel Baja, Granada;
Enano Rojo
Where: Calle de Elvira 91, Granada; Telephone: + 34 958 21 91 76;
El Camborio
Where: Camino del Sacromonte 17, Granada;
Pena La Plateria
Where: Placeta Toqueros,, Granada; Telephone: +34 958 227712 + 34 958 210650; Opening hours: Flamenco shows begin at 10:30;
Le Chien Andalou
Where: Carrera del Darro 7, Junto Plaza Nueva, Granada; Opening hours: Showtimes vary but start between 10pm-11pm;
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Granada
♥   Natural Park 'Sierra de Huétor' , 9.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Natural Park 'Sierra Nevada' , 43.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Natural Park 'Sierras Subbéticas' , 44.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Natural Park 'Sierra Mágina' , 63.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cave 'Cueva de la Pedriza' , 75.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Granada
♥   Amusement park 'Tivoli World' Benalmádena, 105.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Granada
♥   Water park 'Aquatropic' Almuñécar, Granada, 50.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aquavelis' Torre del Mar, Málaga, 65.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Mariopark' Roquetas de Mar, Almería, 99 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aqualand Torremolinos' Torremolinos, Málaga, 101.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Parque Acuático Mijas' Aquamijas, Fuengirola, Málaga, 116.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Granada
♥   Restaurant 'Alacena de las Monjas' Granada. Type - Traditional cuisine. 1.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Alameda' Granada. Type - Creative. 1.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Damasqueros' Granada. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Puesto 43' Granada. Type - Seafood. 1.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Las Tinajas' Granada. Type - Andalusian. 1.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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City break ideas for neighbours of Granada

Guide to your best city break in Granada - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Granada - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Granada?' disappears immediately.
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