Visit the Parque de las Ciencias: Granada’s Science Park is a modern, family-friendly attraction situated opposite the Granada Convention Centre. The park will appeal to anyone with an interest in science or a basic curiosity of natural phenomena, offering a fascinating museum as well as a series of separate themed sections.
Among those sections, the Planetarium offers a good introduction to the wonders of space and the universe, while the Biosphere room is a place to learn about the many organisms that live within the air, sea and land of our planet.
If you’ve any doubts about what to do, just follow the example of the locals. By befriending a few to get the inside story on what’s hot and what’s not, you will be guaranteed a good night out.
Sample the local cuisine: Andalusia is famed for its amazing cuisine and as a city within that region; Granada offers a fantastic selection of eateries cooking up some great examples of the local dishes. Find provision in your budget for at least one evening at a relatively classy joint and enjoy not only the delicious food but also the pleasant ambience of the typically Andalusian decor and often the added bonus of live music.
Visit the Alcaiceria: the Alcaiceria, or Zoco as it is otherwise known, is a market filled with a variety of fascinating products such as Flamenco dresses and accessories and a variety of Arabic goods. Narrow alleyways are home to a variety of specialist shops and stalls and just wandering down them, you’ll feel like you stepped back in time to the city’s Muslim days.
The market is the ideal place to pick up souvenirs and gifts to take home to family and friends. Watch your wallet or purse, handbag and valuables in this area as thieves are known to operate.
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