To
start with Loja, the capital of the Poniente Granadino region, a town where
you can find all type of services, like big commercial centres, hospitals,
good restaurants, discotheques, bars, etc. The cultural aspect of Loja offers
historic monuments and places of great value like the Town Hall, the Church
of La Encarnación or La Alcazaba (fortress), where the islamic heritage
still remains in the narrow lanes. Also, every Monday, there is a large market
offering clothes, shoes, fabrics, ceramics and local products.
Another interesting place is Alhama
de Granada, this town of historical importance, has monuments and places of
great value such as the Church of El Carmen, the Castle, built on an ancient
islamic castle, the Arab Quarter and the Roman bridge among others, a singular
architecture that is worth a visit.
Also the natural area of Tajo de Alhama is ideal for walking along the river
of the same name, touring the interior of a gorge full of dense vegetation
and wonderful views.
Finca
Las Calmas is located in the area called Poniente Granadino, which comprises
locations of enormous cultural and landscape interest. It is situated in an
attractive and beautiful countryside with 360º panoramic views over several
villages nearby and mountain ranges like the Sierra Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama,
recently declared Natural Park, Sierra de Loja and, of course, the majestic
Sierra Nevada.
Although Finca Las Calmas offers peace and calm to enjoy contact with nature,
it is close to the motorway A-92 (10 min), the airport (20 min), Granada city
(30 min), Sierra Nevada (50 min), Malaga city (60 min) and the Tropical Coast
(60 min).
A
few days in our hotel will give you the necessary energy to return to your
daily routine.ily routine.
The
city of Granada offers visitors a mixture of modernity and efficacy and ancient
history, being very typical to go on a “tapas” trip and walk along
the Arab quarter, where you will find a large selection of local crafts and
diversion locals like tea shops, etc. The Cathedral or the Royal Chapel with
the tomb of the Catholic Monarchs, among other historical monuments, offers
visitors a cultural point of view of high interest. There are different ways
of exploring the city, for those who prefer a semi guided tour, the “touristic
bus”offers a tour visiting the most interesting sites of the city; a
map and a walking tour is another untroubled and personal way to discover
yet more of this fascinating city.
We can not obviate in this resumed
description the jewel in the crown of the province, the Arabian palace of
La Alhambra, the emblem of the Andalusian culture date from the 9th Century,
declared as Heritage of Humanity. The squares, towers and gardens, beautifully
decorated, represent the top of the Islamic art in Al-Andalus. La Alhambra
is the most visited monument of Spain, being worth to mention among the Nasrid
Palaces, because of its beauty, the Comares Palace, which was the residence
of the king and the Patio of the Lions (Patio de los Leones). If you want
to visit the Alhambra, don’t forget to book the entrance tickets in
advance.
The
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