Granada was named the cheapest destination in Spain

A new analysis discovered that Granada, a southern Spanish city, is the cheapest city break destination in Europe.

For most holidaymakers, the cost is an important factor. So the fact that Granada is so, so accessible, can only mean great news for you and your family!

Granada, Europe's cheapest destination

There are many free activities in the Andalusian town - 112 to be precise. This includes 10 museums that are free.

Granada's sightseeing tours are among the most affordable in Europe at around EUR6.

A night out in the city can be a bargain with 86 bars, nightclubs and beer prices just above EUR2.

Moreover, Granada boasts 1,011 Wifi hotspots and 143 public drinking fountains.

The cost of a regular bus ticket in Europe is EUR1.40. Purchasing a travel card lowers the cost to EUR0.83.

What can you see in Granada?

The Alhambra palace complex in Granada is the crowning attraction. This magnificent Moorish fortress was built originally as a walled citadel, and later became the lavish residence of the Nasrid Emirates.

It is possible to spend hours admiring the elaborate Islamic decorations and horseshoe arches in the Nasrid Palaces. You also have the opportunity to marvel at the explosion of color in Generalife, the summer home of the sultans.

The Cathedral is another important historical attraction in Granada. It is a magnificent structure of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Construction took more than 180 years.

It is still unfinished because two towers were originally intended for the facade. Only one has been built.

Take a walk around the Albaicin neighborhood, which is the oldest in Granada. The labyrinthine streets are lined with white-washed homes, and the hilly area offers spectacular views of the Alhambra.

You can find a number of inexpensive tapas bars in this area that offer low-cost drinks as well as free food.

How to travel by train to Granada

A new high-speed train has been built to link Granada with major Spanish cities. It takes three hours to reach Madrid from Seville.

Travelers can travel from London to Madrid in just 14 hours by train. There are changes in Paris and Barcelona.

For the fastest route, passengers who are alighting in Berlin or Milan must also travel via Paris and Barcelona.

 

Source: euronews.com