There’s an Arabic inscription that captures the essence of Granada in a few words: “There is nothing so sad as to be blind in Granada.” The perspicacity of this declaration becomes obvious as soon as you penetrate the austere walls of the Alhambra and take in the full majesty of the architecture, carvings and fountains of the Nasrid palaces. Your ticket (which should be bought well in advance following the instructions on the attraction’s website) also affords entry to the Renaissance Palace of Carlos V and to the exquisite gardens of the Generalife. If you are celebrating a special event, or are in the market for a splurge, you can stay in the lovely Parador, right on site. Make your way down into the city via the atmospheric old quarter of the Albaicin, with its tiny craft shops and restaurants, and head for the Cathedral and Royal Chapel. Also plan a visit to the crypt for the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the instigators of Spain’s imperial adventures to the New World and beyond. It’s worth making the short journey out of town to visit the Monasterio Cartuja, a fabulous Carthusian monastery in the baroque style. Admirers of the poet Lorca should make the effort to visit the Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, about 11 miles from the city centre.
Restaurants in Province of Granada
5.0 based on 205 reviews
After years of experience working on taracea we are able now to manufacture pieces similar to the majestic furniture of the Alhambra. We decorate interior rooms with ornaments in the "mudejar"style, paneling, doors, furniture, etc., using techniques like the taracea, carvings, embossed leather, gilding, polychroming, cast iron and others; techniques accumulated over our years of experience recreating a proper granadian style or even european style.
No way to miss this incredible oriental bazaar before or after your visit to Alhambra. The "taracea" techniques show beautiful designs on furniture and home artefacts. María the owner belongs to family with a centuries-old artisan tradition in Granada. Don't miss her beautiful "carmen" in front of the Alhambra Palace hotel.
5.0 based on 125 reviews
Munira Mendonca, from California, began working with leather in the 70’s when she arrived to Bubion, a village in southern Spain, in the province of Granada. It was there that she learned and developed a passion for this traditional craft.Now we find her workshop in the lovely old city of Granada where Islamic art pervades. This influence is strong in “Munira” products. Over the years the workshop has become a family business which designs and hand crafts its unique range of leather articles. The actual height of expression has been achieved through the use of ancient embossing and polychrome techniques that survive, at least in Granada, in the hands of the last master, Diego Campos Mariscal. Munira is both proud of and profoundly grateful for his teaching and collaboration. Our study of ancient designs and calligraphies as well as our use of traditional tools situate our items well within the leather tradition of Spain; a rich but dying tradition that spans many hundreds of years.
We were shopping for “made in Spain” gifts and happened on Munira, and so happy we did. We purchased a lovely pair of Murano glass and silver earrings the first visit, then went back the next day for a silver traditional Spanish style pendant. Carmen was SO lovely and helpful in making our decisions, and showed several options for our perusal. She was genuinely interested in assisting us and most pleasant. The store is not to be missed if you like authentic and beautiful items either for yourself or for gifts. If we are fortunate enough to return to Granada we will certainly be back.
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Vintage Boutique houses an exclusive collection of clothing 1st hand from the 40s onwards with selected brands that preserve the romantic style of the time combined with the latest trends.
5.0 based on 46 reviews
The ”Artisan for one day” course is an introduction to weaving a “jarapa” rug on a manual loom and a way of getting a feeling for the workshop and the fabric, in which you will be able to weave a rug using the colours of your choice and the design you like best. It is a chance to make a rug with your own hands which you will then be able to enjoy with the satisfaction that you wove it.
5.0 based on 50 reviews
artisan chocolate factory in the heart of the Alpujarras , particularly in Pitres , where you can see and taste all the products we produce . We also have two services and cafeteria service .
As we where in the neighborhood at Trevélez we decided to pass by specially after reading great reviews. Wooow nothing was exaggerated it’s a great small shop where you can see even how they make the chocolates. Ofcourse we bought more than enough for the whole town. Taste Ed all and bought our favorites. Advise don’t come with a full storage. All chocolates are home made artisan, and products used of the area. The fig chocolates with liquor are the best as the milk chocolate with honey. They speak a bit English but with basic spanish your good as well. The prices are actually quite cheap for what you get. Entrance free, free tastings and no obligation to buy. You can pay by card as well.
5.0 based on 15 reviews
THE SOUL OF ANDALUCÍA IN EACH PRODUCT La Talega is an ecological store committed to the local community and sustainable agriculture. We market all kinds of local and organic food products such as: Olive oil, natural and organic wines, acorn ham, artisanal cheeses, typical sausages, bread, chocolates, organic fruits and vegetables, kombucha and many more. La Talega opens its doors every day with the illusion of being able to offer its customers the best service and offer them the essence of Granada and Andalusia, the healthy, the natural, as the land offers.
5.0 based on 88 reviews
Galeria Alea is an art space, a gallery, a shop, an atelier of two artists, Eugen Badurina and Tim Adami, who promote local art though the idea of souvenirs which hare in an accessible price range. The art works are hand made; unique pieces or limited editions of a larger collection; some elegant and some provocative ones.
I was so happy to stumble upon Alea Galeria with just a few hours to spare on my trip to Granada! Ended up speaking with Roman, one of the artists at the shop, for a considerable amount of time. He was so friendly and gave my travel friend and I a bunch of local things to do in our last few hours. (My only regret is that we found him so late, that we could only squeeze in one or two of his recommendations) I like that he gave us truly local idea's for things to do (I am not into touristy stuff). Also, this is a great place to buy a unique and authentic Granada souvenir. I got a gorgeous gold plated bracelet that I am totally obsessed with. Also, the art prints at this spot are out of this world! I can't recommend enough! Thank you Alea Galeria!
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