The Alhambra, a 13th century citadel nestled high in the hills of Granada, boasts classic examples of Moorish architecture.

The city of Granada is located in the heart of Andalucia, in southern Spain. It's only one hour by bus to the Sierra Nevada ski resort or the beaches of the Costa Tropical - a perfect location for a variety of outdoor activities.

The population of Granada is approximately 250,000.

Winters are cold and summers long and hot in Granada. The spring and autumn are nice and mild. In general, the sun shines year-round. Many homes in Granada's mild climate do not have central heating, so don't forget to bring warm pajamas for the cool Andalucian nights! Average monthly highs and lows (degrees Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches) in Granada:

Type	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Highs	47	51	59	65	73	83	88	91	78	64	55	50
Lows	34	35	41	45	50	57	63	62	57	49	41	35
Avg. Rainfall	1.9	1.5	0.9	1.6	0.8	0.5	0.3	0.1	0.4	1.4	2.6	1.7