Granada

It is interesting to note that the city of Granada was the Moors' final stronghold in the empire. There awell-known expression regarding the city: "it is no greater misfortune than to be blind in Granada".

The city is surrounded by the superb gardens of the Generalife, with a big number of fountains and an effective use of water that serves as a source of refreshment during the hot days of summer. A wonderfularchitecture is highly appreciated thanks to the Cathedral ofGranada, which include the tombs of Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile.

The north east of the city is occupied by the Albaicin quarter, this being the oldest region of the city, having narrow cobbled streets and houses built in Moorish style, called carmines. In Granada a populartourist attraction are the Caves of Sacromonte.

Sierra Nevada Range with its Mulhacen Peak (3,481 meters) allowsvisitors to practice winter sports during cold weather and aquatic sports in its beaches during the hot days of summer.