What to do and see in Province of Granada, Andalucia: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

August 5, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

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

1. Segway Tours Ensegway

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Segway Tours Ensegway

Ensegway Granada offer to our clients an alternative and funny way to get to know the city of Granada. A Segway, e-bike or walking tour through Granada, its historical quarters , and those corners which not all the visitors are able to reach. It is, in short, the best way to get to know the city and its history in a different and exciting way.

2. Granada Tapas Private Tours

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Granada Tapas Private Tours

Granada Tapas Tours offers food & drink EXPERIENCES with a knowledgeable, friendly, local expert. It´s so much more than `just´ a food tour! The idea is to show you how it´s done & then you try out what you´ve learned. We want you to feel local, live like a local for a few hours & finish with a feeling you´ve seen into Granada´s rich & varied historical as well as modern local culture. Suitable for friends, families & groups (from 2 to 50 people).

3. Granaltura Paragliding

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Granaltura Paragliding

Have you ever dreamed of getting an unforgettable experience in your holidays? Our city and mountains, are one of the world´s most famous places to do Paragliding, with spectacular views over Sierra Nevada and the Alhambra. If you are around Granada, don´t miss the opportunity to fly with us! Our professionals Tandem Pilots Team have more than 20 years of experience.

4. Buggy Buggy Tours

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Buggy Buggy Tours

All inclusive 4x4 Buggy Tours with picnic in the Andalucian mountains based in the town of La Herradua, Almunecar .

5. Zero Gravity Granada

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Zero Gravity Granada

Zero Gravity Granada offers private hiking, walking & Relaxation tours through Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains and surrounding countryside. Our tours are also popular with photographers and hikers alike.

6. Rafting SaltaRios

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Rafting SaltaRios

Rafting Jumping Rivers "Active Tourism and amusement", Andalucia tourism company (Reg. No. AT/GR/00098) We seek to be a benchmark of trust for our customers while maintaining a positive differentiation over other companies in the same sector. Our main goal, providing the best service to our customers. 20 years of experience behind us in organizing incentives for business, school sporting events, town halls, bachelor - unmarried and all kinds of organizations and groups. Declines throughout the Spanish geography, Africa, Alps, South America, Asia, United Kingdom, Turkey, Central America. Put yourself in the hands of professionals, your safety is at stake. From our experience we offer a range of leisure and adventure activities that will put you in touch with nature and you will spend some unforgettable moments.

7. Monasterio de la Concepcion

Pc de La Concepcion 2, 18010 Granada Spain +34 958 22 53 68 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/monasterioconcepciongranada?ref=hl
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Monasterio de la Concepcion

Reviewed By lottak640

Never been to a convent before and was really glad we decided to visit. The Nuns are lovely people, they really want you to enjoy the tour. Only speak spanish but no problem to understand the most, if you remember your Historylessons from school. Wonderful to see how proud they are of their beautiful convent.

8. Las Encinillas Rutas a Caballo

Camino Coto S/N Cortijo Las Encinillas, 18160 Guejar Sierra Spain +34 684 03 60 32 [email protected] http://www.lasencinillas.com/servicios/
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Las Encinillas Rutas a Caballo

Riding horses in Sierra Nevada. Trekking around one of the most beautiful areas of Spain, the North Face of the Sierra Nevada. Horse riding. Horseback riding tours Spain.

Reviewed By A8995NXhansl

Victor and his lovely wife are running their horse riding centre with passion for the horses, the beautiful surrounding and their customers. The owner is an excellent and entertaining instructor with a great sense of humour, making this an unforgettable experience, for the experienced as well as for the novices and less fearless. Looking forward to the 3 day 3000m trip!

9. Museo Almazara La Erilla

Calle Canalon 12, 18657 Niguelas Spain +34 958 28 09 28 [email protected] http://almazaralaerilla.es/
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Museo Almazara La Erilla

Almazara La Erilla is en ancient olive oil mill and olive oil press from the XV century, a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage List as the best-preserved complex of its kind in the Southern Europe. During the visit, our guests obtain a deep understanding of the entire process of olive oil extraction and learn all the most important facts about Spanish EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil).

Reviewed By miguel2304

Charming village outside Granada where the oldest well preserved oil mill in Europe is. Going back into the past, from the Romans to the Arabs way of storing, pressing and olive oil, understanding the process and valuing the subtle but remarkable taste of different olive oils during our interesting tasting afterwards. A good experience and very knowledgeable guides. Thank you.

10. Orgiva Tea Garden

Carretera de Tijola Cerro Negro, 18400 Orgiva Spain +34 620 39 25 66 [email protected] http://www.OrgivaTeaGarden.com
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Orgiva Tea Garden

GOOD NEWS. WE WILL OPEN AGAIN STARTING ON WEDNESDAY JULY 1ST & FOR EVERY WEDNESDAY IN JULY. WE WILL THEN MAKE A DECISION WITH REGARDS TO THE FOLLOWING MONTHS. WE ASK ALL GUESTS TO PLEASE FOLLOW COVID19 REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES & TO BE MIND FULL OF ALL OTHER VISITORS. THANK YOU Kay & Bernard The Orgiva Tea Garden at the Las Chimeneas finca has evolved from a barren patch of land that had been abandoned for over 30 years into a beautiful tranquil garden split over three very different levels and covering about 5000 sq m. The philosophy with regards to the planting has been to concentrate mainly on Mediterranean plants with help from shade providing trees and also to take into account our animals as many have free roam over the garden. Refreshments are available including homemade sandwiches, a variety of teas ,coffee and other drinks and of course Kay's famous delicious homemade cakes. Entrance is 3€.

Reviewed By sprocket56

Visited on the last Wednesday in October and spent several hours listening to the magnificent guitar playing of José Vilchez and touring the interesting gardens. Delighted that Bernard and Kay were so welcoming and made themselves available to chat about what they have achieved and how they had done it. For us the real highlight was José Vilchez whose playing in such wonderful, tranquil surroundings was magnificent. A light lunch of their delicious sandwiches in the dappled shade listening to such good music was definitely a highlight of our holiday. We can't wait to repeat this next year.

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