Why Granada

Granada is an enchanting city, rich in history and culture. It is centrally located between the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, offering an ideal setting that gives Granada the distinction of being one of only a handful of places in the world where one can both ski and sunbathe on the beach in the same day.
Due to its ideal location, Granada offers a wealth of outdoor and social activities such as hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, snow-skiing, paragliding, rafting, scuba-diving, amongst other activities.

The University of Granada (UGR) was founded in 1531; it is home to over 80,000 students and regularly ranks among Spain and Europe’s top universities for research, teaching, innovation, and cultural exchange. The University of Granada (UGR) promotes a strong international presence through its International Relations Office and is the leading European University in terms of receiving foreign students (through its Erasmus Program) and teachers. It is involved in exchange programs with universities in the different continents. At the University of Granada, students will have a chance to meet many young people from different countries.

Granada is a recognized gastronomic capital in Spain, with different locals products essential to the Mediterranean diet. We can’t forget the Tapas: Granada offers a great variety and quality in tapas throughout the city and anyone on a budget can still enjoy the many different tastes.
Although Granada is relatively small, it offers great shopping of all kinds.
Granada has an outstanding cultural offering. The city host festivals devoted to flamenco, jazz, tango, magic, dance, comics, cinema and poetry, as well as the daily plethora of concerts, art exhibition, conferences….and much more.

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