As the Christian Reconquista advanced, the Moors enclosed the city of Granada in layer upon layer of fortification. The citadel was bitterly contested until 1452 when Boabdil, its last Arab king, lost the city to the the Catholic rulers Fernando and Isabel. Most of Granada’s mosques were destroyed, but the spectacular Alhambra still attracts visitors from all over the world. It is one of the most important monuments in Spain and a UNESCO national heritage site. The beautiful whitewashed houses and the colourful flowers in the courtyards and on balconies are some of the things worth looking out for, as are the many sights of historic interest. Granada has a very lively flair thanks to the approx. 50.000 students of the local university.
The city is quite near the beach and in winter you can ski in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
