Granada Area Description

When the Romans took over southern Spain, a city was built here named Illibris. The Arabs gave it its current name of Granada when they invaded in the 8th Century. The Alhambra which dates back to the 14th Century is well known throughout the world for its beautiful architecture.

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Hotels in Granada

Hotel Abades Nevada Palace This 4 star hotel is located within the city of Granada and was established in 2006. More information...	Hotel Alhamar The Alhamar Hotel is situated close to the city centre and within 500 metres of various shopping venues, restaurants, bars and links to the public transport network. More information...
Hotel Abadia The hotel occupies a historic country manor that dates back to 16th century and was restored in 2005. More information...	Hotel Alhambra Palace In the centre of the precincts of the Alhambra, sits the Alhambra Palace Hotel. More information...
Hotel Aben Humeya Located near the main concentration of Granada's nightlife, the Hotel Aben-Humeya is also well situated close to the business district and railway station. More information...	Hotel Alixares Del Generalife The Alixares del Generalife is located just 250 yards from Granada's most historic monument, the Alhambra Palace, and is 15 kilometres away from the Airport. More information...
Hotel Ac Granada Recently built, the AC Granada Hotel is located in one of Spain's most historic and beautiful cities and is close to the airport and just 10 minutes from the train station. More information...	Hotel ALIXARES DEL GENERALIFE The Alixares del Generalife is located just 250 yards from Granada's most historic monument, the Alhambra Palace, but is a distance to the city of Granada itself. More information...
Hotel Ac Palacio De Santa Paula The AC Palacio de Santa Paula Hotel in Granada is a careful renovation of an old convent, which the hotel takes its name from and is located in the heart of Granada's Old Town and comes complete with is own cloister. More information...	Hotel Ana Maria Located right at the city center, with direct access from the highway. More information...
Hotel Alhamar For further hotel details please click on Hotel-Info. More information...	Hotel Anacapri Hotel in the heart of Granada city centre. More information...

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