10 must see places in Granada with children and family
Sea and mountain, history and modernity. Granada is a land that has practically everything: a magnificent coast, a great mountain for skiing or summer sports and beautiful cities that have been exceptional witnesses of the passage of time. If you still do not know this beautiful province of Andalusia, pick up paper and pencil and write down the places you can not miss to visit with your family.
No matter what time of year it is, this province offers a myriad of leisure options of all kinds: history, sport, etcetera. It is a unique place that will undoubtedly surprise you because of the different areas it houses inside. We selected some unmissable places.
Five places to go in the province of Granada
1.- Montefrío
It is the only Spanish municipality included in the list prepared by the National Geographic magazine with the towns with the best views of the world. Already a good reason to visit, right? This prestigious publication highlights its location between two deep pits, its fortified silhouette and its surroundings, which house valuable remains of Neolithic settlements.
2.- Region of Guadix
Captained by the city of Guadix, the region is located at the foot of the hidden face of Sierra Nevada and offers endless attractions, such as its impressive caves inhabited for thousands of years. Immerse yourself in prehistory is possible in this land dominated by the clay of its surroundings and crowned by the beautiful cathedral of the city. A delight for the senses in which the whole family will enjoy. To open your mouth, we leave this impressive advertising video.
3.- Sierra Nevada
It is the most southern ski resort in Europe, something that in itself can be attractive. In winter, its snow makes it a great place to ski with the whole family, but there are sports activities and activities related to the environment all year round.
4.- Salobreña
From the mountain we go to the sea. Salobreña is a hill overlooking the Mediterranean, a very picturesque town presided by its famous 'rock' and its Nasrid fortress, which has seen many kings pass through its walls over the years. Its trace, purely Andalusian style, you will love and make this corner of the Costa Tropical one of your favorite places in the world.
5.- Sierra de Baza
Sierra Nevada is not the only mountainous formation worth seeing in Granada. To the north of the province is the Sierra de Baza, another place where magic is breathed that is a great destination for a getaway to nature with children. When you enter the Sierra de Baza Natural Park, you will see how the landscape and the climate contrasts with its steppe environment. The decrease of the temperature, the increase of precipitations and the altitudinal variation favor the appearance of numerous vegetal formations. For this reason, scientists describe this natural park as a bioclimatic island. It has a visitor center with detailed explanations for all ages.
Five sites to visit within Granada
1.- The Alhambra and the Generalife
The place par excellence, the one that can not be missed: the fortress that presides over Granada since the times of the Arabs. It is one of the most spectacular monuments that we can contemplate today, which explains the large number of tourists it receives every year. Built by the Arabs, after the conquest of Granada by the Catholic Monarchs they were captivated by the monument and ordered to take care of it. Inside, they built a church and, later, his grandson, Carlos V, built his palace. All this makes the enclave an even more unique place.
2.- The science park
Teaching children science has never been so fun as with the parks dedicated to this work. The one in Granada is perhaps one of the best in Spain: children and adults can touch, hear and feel science while they learn and enjoy everything. A unique place for family tourism and intelligent fun in which you will also learn a lot about living things thanks to its butterfly garden and its raptor workshop, as well as its many temporary exhibitions.
3.- Carmen de los Mártires
One of the hidden treasures of Granada. Its palace and gardens make it a unique place full of charm and romance; not in vain, there are many couples who celebrate their wedding here. He has also fallen in love with writers over the years. Located right next to the Alhambra, it is a large palace with an impressive garden that has views of the entire city of Granada, its fertile plain, Sierra Nevada and the Alhambra.
4.- Cathedral
The Cathedral deserves to be visited inside and outside, because the streets that surround it are worth visiting. Place of repose of the Catholic Kings, acquired all its historical sense from the project of imperial city of Carlos I of Spain, who wanted to continue with the actions started by his grandparents. It is one of the masterpieces of the Spanish Renaissance, completed in 1561 by the great architect Diego de Siloé.
5.- Albaycín and the viewpoint of San Nicolás
Another of those places that you can not miss in a visit to Granada is the Arab quarter of Albaycín and, within it, its many and beautiful viewpoints, especially San Nicolás, whose views towards the Alhambra have fallen in love with the whole world. Stoned, narrow and steep streets that lead to beautiful and curious squares are in this beautiful neighborhood.
Angela R. Bonachera
