Excursions in Granada-Spain
Posted by Marc Jontae on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Under: Vacation Rentals
Following are some of the major excursions in Granada:
Costa Tropical:
This area in Granada has number of beautiful bays and wide sandy beaches. The Sierra Nevada mountainous range is also visible from the sea and the views are breathtaking, as these mountains remain covered across with snow the whole year. This is a perfect place for swimming and skiing. The beaches in Costa Tropical include Salobrena, Alumnecar, La Herradura, Torrenueva, Calahonda and Castell de Ferro, which is famous for the Muslim fortress.
Pinos Puente- Montefrio:
Pinos Puente is an interesting village which is located at a distance of 16 kilometers from Granada and is known for the famous bridge which was built by Moorish.
Montefrio is located in the centre of hilly area and has a wonderful castle named Castillo de la Villa, which was constructed during the end of 15th and start of 16th centuries. This castle stands over the remains of an ancient fortress, constructed by the Arab ruler Aben-Ismail III. Other famous churches in the town are Iglesia de San Antonio and Iglesia de la Encarnacion.
La Alpujarra:
La Alpujarra is a hilly area located between the mountainous range of Sierra Nevada and Costa del Sol and known to be the best and beautiful place in Spain. The area is famous for many interesting customs and traditions, which combine both, the Christians and Moorish traditions. There are many beautiful valleys and villages in the area. Lanjaron is famous for the best spas and the spring climate.
Orvija has an ancient fortress called Counts of Sastago.
Soprtuja, Valor and Mecina are famous for their wonderful landscapes.
Alhama- Santa Fe and Loja:
Alhama is among the best thermal bathing options available in the area with some great views of Sierra Nevada. There are many historical baths of Arabs in the area, along with a great church called Iglesia Mayor. Los Infiemos water falls are also located near Alhama.
Santa Fe used to be a main destination of many Catholic rulers, during the time when they occupied Granada from Moors. Christopher Columbus also signed some contracts here before starting his journey to discover America.
Loja:
The location of this place is in the Genil River’s Valley and is the part of Granada Province. However, it is located very close to villa espagne piscine. This village has a typical Andalusia style and known as a white town. There are many important historical places in this village including Alcazaba, San Gabriel Church and Arabian Fortress.
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Costa Tropical:
This area in Granada has number of beautiful bays and wide sandy beaches. The Sierra Nevada mountainous range is also visible from the sea and the views are breathtaking, as these mountains remain covered across with snow the whole year. This is a perfect place for swimming and skiing. The beaches in Costa Tropical include Salobrena, Alumnecar, La Herradura, Torrenueva, Calahonda and Castell de Ferro, which is famous for the Muslim fortress.
Pinos Puente- Montefrio:
Pinos Puente is an interesting village which is located at a distance of 16 kilometers from Granada and is known for the famous bridge which was built by Moorish.
Montefrio is located in the centre of hilly area and has a wonderful castle named Castillo de la Villa, which was constructed during the end of 15th and start of 16th centuries. This castle stands over the remains of an ancient fortress, constructed by the Arab ruler Aben-Ismail III. Other famous churches in the town are Iglesia de San Antonio and Iglesia de la Encarnacion.
La Alpujarra:
La Alpujarra is a hilly area located between the mountainous range of Sierra Nevada and Costa del Sol and known to be the best and beautiful place in Spain. The area is famous for many interesting customs and traditions, which combine both, the Christians and Moorish traditions. There are many beautiful valleys and villages in the area. Lanjaron is famous for the best spas and the spring climate.
Orvija has an ancient fortress called Counts of Sastago.
Soprtuja, Valor and Mecina are famous for their wonderful landscapes.
Alhama- Santa Fe and Loja:
Alhama is among the best thermal bathing options available in the area with some great views of Sierra Nevada. There are many historical baths of Arabs in the area, along with a great church called Iglesia Mayor. Los Infiemos water falls are also located near Alhama.
Santa Fe used to be a main destination of many Catholic rulers, during the time when they occupied Granada from Moors. Christopher Columbus also signed some contracts here before starting his journey to discover America.
Loja:
The location of this place is in the Genil River’s Valley and is the part of Granada Province. However, it is located very close to villa espagne piscine. This village has a typical Andalusia style and known as a white town. There are many important historical places in this village including Alcazaba, San Gabriel Church and Arabian Fortress.
About the Author :-
Club Villamar offers many holiday villas dispersed all over location villa javea and whether on the location l estartit. Holiday in Spain offers not only freedom but also a wide choice a vacation holiday in Spain. And here you can read my Articles Marc Jontae Articles and read my Bookmarks Marc Jontae Bookmarks.
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