At a glance
During the period of Muslim domination of Spain, Granada was the finest city on the peninsula. Today it is still home to the greatest Muslim legacy in Europe, and one of the most inspiring attractions on the Continent - the 11th-century Alhambra.
Fast Facts
- Area:
- 12,635 sq km / 4,879 sq miles
- Population:
- 238,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +1 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Currency:
- euro (EUR), formerly peseta (pta)