Granada Airport or Frederico Garcia Lorca Airport as it is also known serves the province of Granada. It mostly deals with domestic flights and there are seasonal routes to Paris and Rome too. On average, over 1 million passengers pass through the airport every year. If you have car hire at Granada Airport, it is an easy 15 km drive into the city.
Granada Airport has just one terminal with all the services you could need for a short trip. If you need to get some Euros, there are ATMs and a currency exchange booth. There is a VIP lounge for business class ticket holders or it may be booked for a charge, so you can relax in comfort before your flight. The airport has Wi-Fi access for a fee, if you want to check emails. An airport information desk is available to answer any questions you may have at the airport and there is a tourist information office to advise you on what to see in the local area. When you get hungry, there are 3 outlets to choose from – Restaurante Abades, Cafeteria Abades and Ai Cafe. You can shop at the Multi-shop complex which has everything from gifts and perfumes to food items and accessories.
Granada is a city in Andalucía that has one of the most famous attractions in all of Spain, the medieval complex of Alhambra. The city is known for its history and rich culture too. Start at the Plaza Isabela a Catolica with its fountains and stations and then discover the bright renaissance interior of the Cathedral of Granada. Understand more about the city’s heritage at the Royal Chapel and Museum and afterwards have tapas in Plaza Nueva. You can spend a whole day at the Alhambra, so plan wisely. Inside you can visit the fortress of Alcazaba and the palace of Palacio Nazaries as well as the fountains and gardens of Generalife and the grand City Medina. You can find out more at the Alhambra Museum and discover precious artworks at the Fine Art Museum. Also, worth seeing are the Palace of Charles V, the Muslim area of Albayzin and the scenic street of Carrera del Darro. With car hire in Granada, you can really get out and about and explore Andalucía. Head for the golden sandy beaches of the Costa del Sol, discover the cities of Seville and Cordoba or trek in Sierra Nevada.
