Federico García Lorca Airport is located in the town of Chauchina, 15 km. away from the city of Granada. Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair, Spanair and Vueling are just some of the companies who include Granada airport in their network, with flights departing from the following airports: Barcelona, Girona, Madrid, Melilla, Palma de Mallorca, Liverpool, London Stansted, Nottingham East Midlands, Frankfurt Hahn, Bologna, Milano Bergamo.

Travellers may also choose to book a flight to nearby airports like Seville or Malaga and even the airports of Jerez, Almeria, Alicante or Murcia are options to take into consideration. The modern connections of Granada city make it, for example, two hours away from Seville or one hour from Málaga by motorway. The A-92 motorway connects this province with the East Mediterranean and with West Andalucía. The A-44 connects it with Madrid and the whole south of the peninsula.

If you’re planning a short break to Granada than you should make absolutely sure to visit at least the Alhambra and the Albaicin.

The complex of the Alhambra and the Generalife, a World Heritage Site, is the most emblematic, known and visited monument of Granada. Its rooms and gardens are the higher expression of the Muslim art in Europe. The monumental complex is formed by the Alcazaba, fortified military area; the Palaces, royal residence; and the palace and the gardens of the Generalife, summer royal residence.

The Albaicín and the Sacromonte are two of the districts with more colour, enchantment and history of the city of Granada. To wonder around the Albaicín is to make a trip to its moriscs roots in as well as an enjoyment for the senses. The Sacromonte neighbourhood is famous by its caves, in which the gypsies continue celebrating every night their flamenco songs and dance celebrations.