23“Terracotta, deep reds and golds most represent
the city – the Alhambra is known as the Red Castle”
woodland. There are many walking and cycling trails
that start in the city with plenty of vantage points
where you can see the mountains or the Alhambra.Where’s your favourite outdoor space?
Carmen de los Mártires, a large public park within
the Alhambra woods that has good views over the city
and a large pond. There are also peacocks and ducks.Tell us about the colours of your city.
Terracotta, deep reds and golds most represent the city.
Summers are very long and extremely hot, so reds suit
it. The Alhambra is known as the Red Castle and the
symbol of the city is the pomegranate.Tell us more about the people who live there
Although locals may not seem easy to get to know, once
you’ve spent some time here, you’ll find they’re friendly
and warm. There’s also an important student presence
as the University of Granada is popular with students
on Europe’s Erasmus programme.Where are your favourite places to go with friends?
On a weekend morning we often go for a walk through
the main town or around the lower Albaicín (the hill
opposite the Alhambra), particularly along the Paseo
de los Tristes, next to the river Darro. It’s nice to
stop for coffee and cake at Café Lisboa (Plaza Nueva)
or Minuit (Calle Colcha, 6). In the evening, I like
to go to Bohemia Jazz Café (Plaza de los Lobos, 11)
or Lemon Rock (Montalbán, 6) to listen to live music.Tell us about eating in your city.
There’s a great variety of food produced in the region.
The Costa Tropical is a source of fish and tropical fruit
such as chirimoya, papaya and mangos. Good-quality
olive oil and mountain ham (jamón serrano) are made
nearby, and there are plenty of vegetables and locally-
produced beer and wine. Dishes tend to be seasonal –
in summer, cold soups such as gazpacho and salmorejo
are popular, whereas in crisper, colder weather,
heartier stews and meat dishes are more typical.What’s your favourite way to get about the city?
Granada is easy to walk around and it rarely rains.
The areas most visited by tourists – the Alhambra
and Albaicín – are on hills, whereas locals tend to
stick to the historic centre, lower Albaicín or Realejo.What shops do you most like to visit?
Local businesses that are family-run or independent.
One of my favourites is a basket and wicker shop called123
“Terracotta, deep reds and golds most represent
the city – the Alhambra is known as the Red Castle”
woodland. There are many walking and cycling trails
that start in the city with plenty of vantage points
where you can see the mountains or the Alhambra.Where’s your favourite outdoor space?
Carmen de los Mártires, a large public park within
the Alhambra woods that has good views over the city
and a large pond. There are also peacocks and ducks.Tell us about the colours of your city.
Terracotta, deep reds and golds most represent the city.
Summers are very long and extremely hot, so reds suit
it. The Alhambra is known as the Red Castle and the
symbol of the city is the pomegranate.Tell us more about the people who live there
Although locals may not seem easy to get to know, once
you’ve spent some time here, you’ll find they’re friendly
and warm. There’s also an important student presence
as the University of Granada is popular with students
on Europe’s Erasmus programme.Where are your favourite places to go with friends?
On a weekend morning we often go for a walk through
the main town or around the lower Albaicín (the hill
opposite the Alhambra), particularly along the Paseo
de los Tristes, next to the river Darro. It’s nice to
stop for coffee and cake at Café Lisboa (Plaza Nueva)
or Minuit (Calle Colcha, 6). In the evening, I like
to go to Bohemia Jazz Café (Plaza de los Lobos, 11)
or Lemon Rock (Montalbán, 6) to listen to live music.Tell us about eating in your city.
There’s a great variety of food produced in the region.
The Costa Tropical is a source of fish and tropical fruit
such as chirimoya, papaya and mangos. Good-quality
olive oil and mountain ham (jamón serrano) are made
nearby, and there are plenty of vegetables and locally-
produced beer and wine. Dishes tend to be seasonal –
in summer, cold soups such as gazpacho and salmorejo
are popular, whereas in crisper, colder weather,
heartier stews and meat dishes are more typical.What’s your favourite way to get about the city?
Granada is easy to walk around and it rarely rains.
The areas most visited by tourists – the Alhambra
and Albaicín – are on hills, whereas locals tend to
stick to the historic centre, lower Albaicín or Realejo.What shops do you most like to visit?
Local businesses that are family-run or independent.
One of my favourites is a basket and wicker shop called12