Granada Travel Guide

Hire a cheap Granada rental car

Granada, at the skirts of Sierra Nevada Mountains in Andalusia, Spain, is located where three rivers meet, the Beiro, Genil and the Darro rivers. Just one hour in a Granada car hire from the Costa Tropical, the city is also at a near distance of the Sierra Nevada Ski Resort. These things combined make of Granada one of the most popular cities in Spain among tourists from all around, and its rich historical legacy is also a big plus. Come to popular locations such as Alhambra, Albacin, and the Almohad; it’s easier when you have a Granada car rental to tour around.

Plan for an exciting tour in Granada; a good idea is to separate the different districts in your mind so it’s easier to explore and decide what sides of the culture you are mostly interested in when traveling around in a Granada car hire.

Sacromonte

Along the Darro River, Sacromonte is located on the extension of the hill of Albaicín. This place is highly visited for its famous cave houses. Back in the 19th century, this location was mainly inhabited by Gitanos, who dug their homes into the hillside. And, of course, Sacromonte has been worldwide known as a major center of flamenco dance and songs, like the Zambra Gitana, an Andalusian dance which originated in the Middle East.

The Cartuja

Features many buildings created with the extension of the famous University of Granada, the Cartuja is home of the Carthusian monastery. Explore the monastery which was started in a large Gothic style with amazing Baroque decorations in the inside.

Zaidin

A cheap Granada car rental will be great to come to Zaidin. Catch the large outdoor market on Saturday mornings and make it a complete shopping. This is where many gypsies come to sell their wares of vegetables and fruits, find also interesting local clothes and shoes, and many other sorts of items to bring back home from Granada.