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Places of Interest in Granada |
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 This camera obscura, used by Leonardo de Vinci, gives panoramic views of Granada. First, you are shown a film of Granada and the surrounding area; in so doing, you soon realise that there is more to Granada than the Alhambra. It's good to visit when you first arrive in Granada to get an appreciation of the things you can see and do here. Open from 10:30 am to 8:30
www.elojodegranada.com |
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 The Alhambra was so called because of its reddish walls (in Arabic, («qa'lat al-Hamra'» means Red Castle). It is located on top of the hill al-Sabika, on the left bank of the river Darro.The castle of the Alhambra was added to the city's area within the ramparts in the 9th century. However, it was not until the arrival of the first king of the Nasrid dynasty, in the 13th century, that the royal residence was established in the Alhambra. This event marked the beginning of the Alhambra's most glorious period. |
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 Enjoy a day out with the family at Aquaola water park, which has something for everyone - wave machines, swimming pools, water slides and zero gravity ‘eurobungy’ for the more adventurous. For the younger members there is a Pirate Galleon in Balu’s pool, while the grown-ups try the Black slide (if they dare). There are shops and changing room facilities, lockers, showers, toilets and medical centre. Open from June until September. Prices: Adults €9; Children €7 |
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 The Provincial Archaeological Museum possesses a highly decorated facade that has been attributed to Diego de Siloé. The gate’s lintel is formed by a frieze containing a number of coat-of-arms which speak of the heroic and war–like inhabitants that once lived in this beautiful palace. Inside, the hallway leads through to a stone stairway and a courtyard. The museum contains an important collection of artefacts from different eras, from pre–history through to Roman and Muslim times. |
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 Granada's excellent new science museum is located just 2 kilometres south of the centre of the city at Avenida del Mediterráneo. The emphasis here is on hands-on exhibits and there is a designated room for children to explore basic scientific principles
Open from Tues to Sat from 10am to 7pm (to 3 pm on Sundays). Standard ticket - Museum 4,5€ - Planetarium 2€. |
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