15TH
CENTURY CONVENT
Spending
a night in the gardens of the Alhambra, among fountains, trees and large
arched windows is the exclusive opportunity offered by this Parador, a
former convent built by decision of the Catholic Monarchs. This monumental
ensemble proposes placid walks around the city for the guest, although
the building itself invites you to discover a dreamlike interior, where
Arabic and Christian styles mix.
Its
bedrooms offer exceptional views of the Generalife, the Secano gardens
and the Albaicín, while the classical furniture and numerous portraits
mark the decoration of the interior rooms.
Under
the coffered ceiling of the dining room and the freshness of the summer
terrace 'gazpacho andaluz' (cold tomato soup), 'tortilla de Sacromonte'
(omelet) and 'piononos de Santa Fe' (typical sponge caked soaked in liqueur)
are offered.
Places
to Visit:
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Granada.
Alhambra, Generalife and Carmen de los Mártires, Cathedral and Royal
Chapel
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La Alpujarra.
Capileira; Alpujarreño Museum, Trévelez, Pitres, Portugos,
Ferreirola, Pampaneira, Bubión
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Sierra
Nevada (37 km) 'Conjunto de las Siete Lagunas' (Seven Lagoons), Pico Mulhacén
(mountain), Ski resort
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Typical
festivals:
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Corpus
date varies, Granada
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International
Festival of Music and Dance 20 June 6/8 July, Granada
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La Cruz
3 May
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Holy Week
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Distances
to nearest paradors
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Antequera:
99 Km.
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Nerja:
110 Km.
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Córdoba:
166 Km.
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Ubeda:
174 Km.
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Puerto
Lumbreras: 202 Km.
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Cazorla:
224 Km.
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How
to get there:
The
Alhambra marks the urban setting, full of art and history, in which the
Parador is located. After reaching Granada on the dual carriageway, access
to the Parador is by the ring road, avoiding the city centre, after following
the signs to Motril, Sierra Nevada and Alhambra.
Click
above to view map
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