As an organization that sends thousands of students abroad each year, CEA has captured a list of local secrets - a collection of discoveries from our students, resident staff, as well as other locals - that make this city unique. We hope you will find the information helpful and, at the every least, an interesting read.
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Go to Salobreña or Almuñecar to spend half of the day at the beach (it is so
close!) Buses leave from the main bus station.
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See the sunset on the terrace of the Alhambra Palace Hotel.
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Go on a picnic to the Alhambra hill, and watch the Albaycin.
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Chill out in the Mirador de San Nicolás watching the Alhambra.
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Go to the Cueva de los Faroles in the Sacromonte and enjoy the view and the
music.
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Go to the neighborhood towns such as Güejar Sierra and spend a day in the
foothills of Sierra Nevada, surrounded by green, water and peace.
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Have churros con chocolate after a long party night at Plaza Larga, in the
Albaycin.
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Go to the Marcha Verde, a street market, on Sunday.
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Get clothes in the second hand shops by the Plaza de la Universidad.
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Taste typical Piononos in Casa Isla.
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Relax in the Arab Baths.
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Enjoy flamenco in many places, especially at the zambra la Rocío or in the Peña
de las Platerías.
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Enjoy a fusion of music in Eshavira Jazz Club.
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Buy Fortune phone cards at the 24 hour shop in Gran Vía, by the Cathedral.
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Go to Federico Garcia Lorca´s park to relax.
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Restaurantes Paprika and Botanico are among the coolest in town.
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Enjoy a Moroccan Tea in Tetería El Bañuelo.
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If you prefer coffee, go to Bohemia Café, in C/ Santa Bárbara.
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Take the bus to Madrid (not the train). Buses run frequently and at a very good
price. You can buy tickets by phone (902 330 400).
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If you have family or friends visiting you can purchase the Bono Turístico. You
will be able to enjoy the main city attractions for a good price.
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Go to a movie at the Granada 10. Enjoy the comfortable armchairs and have a
drink. Wednesdays are the “Día del Espectador” and the entry fee is only 3€.
Thursdays are the “Día de la Pareja” and you can buy 2 tickets for 6€. All
other days the price is 4.5€.
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Buy flowers in Floristería Carmen (Plaza-Bibrambla). Your señora, friends or
on-site director will love them.
