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A great cheap breakfast is to have tostada e queso (basically cheese on toast) standing at the bar with your coffee. It is always cheaper to stand at the bar.

The sights are things you will remember all your life. The Alhambra set under skies of impossibly deep Andalucian blue are something that have to be witnessed and make your soul sing when you do. Even flying into the airport with the sun sinking behind the Sierra Nevada was a stunning way to start the holiday.

I don't remember one surly, rude or just plain moody person. And I can meet five on a trip to the shops here. I could enthuse about Granada for hours so I will now stop....]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18241 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17257
Stay in one of the local rental apartments mentioned below - they're excellent.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17257 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13542
Friendly staff. Basic but clean, with good showers!

We stayed in a double but I think there are bigger ones available. They also include small kitchen/dining areas for those who want to self-cater.

The old town is great (lots of bars, restaurants, nice squares) but if you want to go into the main town, it's only a short leisurely walk.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13542 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10955
The locals are really friendly and welcome the few tourists who visit their town. There are plenty of hill walks starting from Antequera and leading to El Chorro gorge and the natural park of El Torcal.

Antequera is one of the most authentic country towns of Andalucía with a comforting village atmosphere.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10955 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10908
We stayed in a lovely, newly reformed holiday let with stunning views in Juvíles, one of the highest and prettiest of the villages, about an hour and a half from Granada city.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10908 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6606

The right time of day is at sunset when the Alhambra is tastefully floodlit. Afterwards casually make your way down through the barrio visiting the numerous Flamenco bars.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6606 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4799
Dine at El Huerto de Juan Ranas which over looks the alhambra, tapas at bodega castaneda in calle almireceros.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4799