The leisure in Granada

By Maria José Cobos Roca

Steps

• Festivals and traditions • Bars• Tapas• Flamenco• Cinema• Partys

FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS

The "Day of the Cross" is a very popular tradition in Granada and its province. Each May 3 from Granada decorated with crosses full of flowers patios, balconies, streets, squares and houses. Around the cross the people gather to eat, drink and dance.The "Feria del Corpus" people celebrate this holiday for a week.

The truth is worth discovering the only Muslim medieval city, best preserved of the world, visiting the palaces, the Mexuar, Comares, the Lions, the Generalife, walking through their yards, the myrtle, the grating, the ditch, the Sultana and enjoying their gardens, the Partal, the Medina and of course the Generalife with its graceful fountains and maze design.

"Day of the Cross"

"Feria del Corpus"

Night fair in Granada!

Tapas in Granada The visit to Granada will never be complete if there is no practice in bars and taverns the "tapas in Granada, in which varied and tasty tapas are given away with consumption, which is usually a pint of beer or a glass of wine. And it is to go for tapas with friends is one of the most deeply rooted traditions in Granada. The proposal could not be more appealing to the

senses,stroll through the historic old town and admire the scenery and unique living history as they go by colorful local snacks. Since, sausage or ham to hot dishes typical of the traditional cuisine of Granada. The city offers several specific areas in which to implement this art of tapas. You can start around the Campo del Principe,in the Realejo,a neighborhood that was the Jews of the Muslim city.

Directing our steps to the Cathedral we find one of the main arteries as far as entertainment is concerned: Elvira. Not far away to have lots of bars where visitors can enjoy a wide selection of wines and tapas, before continuing their journey.

Close Elvira Street this incomparable gastronomic tour has an appointment with the area of the Plaza Nueva,next to the Royal Chancery. Below this square runs the river Darro. If we follow their course will lead us to the famous Paseo de los Tristes

- La Plaza de la Romanilla is also the best center of tapas in the city.

Located next to the Cathedral, often become a meeting point for the area in one of the most animated of the city. Also near the cathedral, around the Town Hall and Navas Street where bars and taverns abound, allowing you to enjoy the local cuisine. To the left of the Darro, we find the most representative area of Granada, the Albaicin. Al Albaicín should devote time: flowing around its streets, follow the fresh scent of orange blossom and enjoy some of the most emblematic places to eat in the city, while admiring the breathtaking views of the Alhambra, which the viewpoint San Nicolás offers.

One of the most recommended in Granada is Sacromonte district should not lose the opportunity to taste the tortilla that bears his name.

Plaza de la Romanilla y paseo de los tristes.

Paseo de los tristes.

Albaicín

Sacromonte

Plaza nueva

For visitors who wish to further explore the gastronomic possibilities of Granada, we recommend a visit to Neighborhood de La Chana.Located on the outskirts of the city, where mainly young students gather to enjoy the tradition of "tapas" between classes.

Tapas

Granada tapas extends throughout the province.

- Tapas in Plaza Nueva In Granada, tapas are served free with

drinks but in the tourist center (Plaza Nueva) is difficult to choose, so: if you're really hungry and snacks to fill the stomach, we recommend 'The

Antiguaia' - no known could brave eat more than three caps in a row.

If you prefer a real winery hearth Granada, do not miss 'The Bodegas Castañeda' with classic covers such as Salad of ham and potato salad, and if you hate is the smoke, go to the 'Taberna Salinas' in Calle Elvira, one of the few taverns in Granada where they really are non-smoking.

Teterias The tea rooms are one of the most characteristic of Granada, receiving each year to all customers.If you like the charming tea houses Granada, I recommend you visit the Teteria Abaco, in

the Albahicin of Granada and with fantastic views of the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada from the

terrace, with an excellent service and high quality of its food and teas. It is a great place to spend the nights with more charm in a wonderful city full of history.

Flamenco Places where you can enjoy flamenco in Granada: tablaos and peñas.The Sacromonte, traditional gypsy

quarter of Granada, hides all the magic of Andalusian flamenco, an art that Granada has a special charm.Thus, it is difficult for visitors to enjoy a magnificent show of flamenco. Many tourists who go to Sacromonte to be in an evening of

flamenco. tangos, joy, cheering, Zorongos ...

SACROMONTE….

A whole range of possibilities that did not leave indifferent. All were no doubt captivated by these parties gypsy dancing and singing until the wee hours of the morning, which take place in a no less curious scenarios: sacromontinas caves.

For those unfamiliar with the terms, a tablao is a bar offering live flamenco performances. Began to develop in the sixties throughout Andalusia, replacing the old Brown Singers. Its name refers to the scene of the premises was made up of wooden boards.

Another highly recommended method for living a great singing session are the peñas of flamenco. In Albaicín will find some of the most representative of Granada. Usually the peñas are formed by a group of friends who meet to share his great passion: singing flamenco. In the peñas talk, sing and live flamenco. Also held performances and recitals. Granada has the honor of having the oldest flamenco peña country of silverware.

Art

FLAMENCO !!

ART WITH HORSES …

Discos in Granada !!CAMBORIO:

Located in the district of Sacromonte, the top infrastructure and the bottom cave.Good music (pop, dance, house, country, flamenco ...), with a low entry price, with a view to the Alhambra. Many festivals are celebrated Erasmus.

PRINCIPE:Frequented by high school and college students. Reduced price, posh atmosphere. Music timeA little under one roof as a disadvantage

GRANADA 10 The club is an old movie theater with

high ceiling and a spectacular decoration (to the old). Light festivals are held and after finishing this is the time for seniors. Music of the moment and located in the heart of grana.

MAE WESTlocated in the mall neptune with good accessibility from the highway and suna album where if you're well groomed and let you in if you are over 18.The prices are a bit high but worth it, you could say that is a d elos best night granadina.está sites open every day from 10 am to 7 am the whole decoration of wood gives a special touch. extremely clean edge all nigh services.

SALA SUITE& DISCOTECA KAPITALLinked by stairs. Kapital with two music rooms and a more dance pop house along with the Suite only house and techno DANCE.Entry economic and affordable prices. The decor is a bit esparse!!