Granada

Granada, city of encounters

The city of Granada, one of the most beautiful in the world, located in the south of Spain, between the highest mountain range in the Iberian peninsula (the location of the most southerly Ski and Mountain resort in Europe: Sierra Nevada) and the tropical and Mediterranean coast. Full of history, Granada has been a point of encounters, meetings and crossings of the most diverse cultures since the early ages, having reached its greatest splendour during the successive Arab reigns, which lasted for eight centuries.

Despite this pre-eminent past, Granada has become a modern, equipped and dynamic city, in which its University, the third biggest in Spain, has an important role, providing the city with a young, cultural and cosmopolitan atmosphere. In addition to its Technology Park, a hub for the generation of wealth and innovation for Andalusia.

Next to the capital, and forming part of the region of Granada, is a chain of towns united by their history and the city of the Alhambra. Towns that share their wealth of heritage and variety of landscapes, towns that make it possible to get together and enjoy being close to the snow, the waters of the Mediterranean, the towns of the Alpujurra and the Gorafe desert.

Granada is without doubt a perfect destination that offers infinite possibilities for the organisation of conferencesconventions, and business incentive trips, which will become unforgettable thanks to the environment, the professionalism of the spaces and services on offer and the warmth of the people.

Inhabitants

350.000

Students

70.000

Location

In the heart of Andalusia

Climate

Mediterranean, sunny with pleasant temperatures

Tourists

6 million annually

10 reasons

Granada because…

  • It’s beautiful, magical, safe, lively, charming and makes you dream.
  • Prices are reasonable and services are of the highest quality.
  • Its Conference Centre is in the centre of the city with over 4,000 hotel rooms within walking distance.
  • It offers excellent communication and transport companies that facilitate access.
  • It is the ideal size and has excellent infrastructures for your event, as well as magnificent hotels for meetings and unique venues.
  • Its sun, climate, culture and gastronomy beckon you to enjoy and live unique experiences.
  • You will find committed event organising companies and professionals PCODMC/Travel Agentscatering services.
  • It is a teaching and research pioneer thanks to its University, its Hospitals, the Spanish National Research Council and the Health Science Technology Park.
  • Only in Granada it is possible to enjoy the Alhambra, the Generalife and the Albaycin, all UNESCO World Heritage sites.
  • The province of Granada offers pure air, pure sun, pure snow, pure water, pure art and pure flavour.

How to get there

Granada is served by two main airports:

Federico García Lorca Airport is 12 kms. from the city centre.

Consult the AENA website
http://www.aena.es

The method of getting to or from the airport is by private or rental car, taxi or bus. You can also organise private journeys for your event via specialised transport companies.

Connects the airport with the city centre. Route: Airport – Bus station – La Caleta – Avda. de la Constitución – Gran Vía – Palacio de Congresos/City Centre.
Price: 3 €.

Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport (Malaga-Costa del Sol), the third busiest airport in Spain, is located 120 kms. from the city centre.

Consult the AENA website
http://www.aena.es

The way to get to or from the venue is by private car, hire car, taxi or public bus. You can also organise private transport for your event through specialised transport companies.

Latest generation trains communicate Granada with the whole of Andalusia and with the main Spanish cities. From 2015 the High Speed network will be operational, notable reducing journey times.

Consult the RENFE website
www.renfe.es

The following ports, less than 1 hour from the city centre, have moorings:

Port of Motril
60 km. from Granada.
www.apmotril.com

Granada is very well connected with the entire country via the road network and continuous and frequent coach services.

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    Diary

    Oct 16 2024
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