Granada lies in the foothills of Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Many visitors to Spain believe that if there is only one place to visit then it should be Granada.
The city has a population of 240,000 of which 80,000 are students so there is a vibrant atmosphere about the place.
Apart from the University there is only one other major employer, the Alhambra Palace, which attracts over two million annual visitors and is key to a thriving tourism industry.
The Alhambra has been described as ‘the Jewel of Moorish Spain’ and visitors will be overwhelmed by its beauty.
First time visitors to Granada are surprised (and delighted) to find that the tapas culture thrives in this city. Not only are they good, they’re also free! Just order a drink and in most bars you’ll be given a tapa with it. No wonder so many Spanish students choose to spend their formative years here!
Granada hotels can be very difficult to access with its ever changing traffic system and parking is scarce. So if you are visiting using your malaga airport car rental to visit Granada be sure to get precise directions and choose a hotel which offers on site parking for your hire car.
Access to Plaza Nueva is restricted so if your hotel is in that part of the city it’s best not to have take your hire car into this area. And keep a copy of your hotel bill as proof that you stayed at the hotel otherwise pictures from the city centre cameras will be posted to your car rental company with a fine that may be passed on to you. This happens to me regularly!
Below we have listed a selection of our favourite hotels in Granada which you can book online with significant discounts.
Hotel Plaza Nueva
The AC Palacio de Santa Paula is the only 5 star establishment in Granada. It is located in the city centre just a couple of minutes from the Cathedral. It is a unique building which was formerly the Convent of Santa Paula which still maintains the old cloister. Five star luxury in a privileged central location.
Hotel Macia Condor
This family owned and operated hotel is in the perfect location in Plaza Nueva at the bottom of the Alhambra hill. Some of the rooms at the front offer tremendous views right across to the Palace and the style of each floor is based on a particular theme relating to life in Granada.
Hotel Corona de Granada
The Corona de Granada Hotel is situated in the tourist centre with easy access to the main monuments. It offers excellent recreational facilities include an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool and a squash court. Also it has a quality restaurant featuring traditional Mediterranean cuisine
There are many more excellent hotels in granada that you will be able to discover touring the city in your malaga car rental car enjoy
