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Granada is the privileged environment where concerts of one of the longest-running, awarded and respected jazz festivals in Europe take place: the Granada International Jazz Festival. Since that first edition in 1980, the Granada International Jazz Festival has been welcoming the excellence of jazz history for forty years, uninterrupted: Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, Charlie Haden, Art Blakey, Tete Montoliu, Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter, Abbey Lincoln, Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bebo y Chucho Valdés, Ron Carter, Eliane Elias, Robert Glasper, among an endless list of musicians.

Fans, who travel from many parts of Spain and Europe come to this event, to enjoy extraordinary concerts in the beautiful and emblematic Theater Isabel la Católica and throughout the city with Jazz in parallel with more than 80 concerts and activities, generating an exciting jazz atmosphere. The Granada International Jazz Festival, in autumn, is a must.

"Although I have only performed at the Granada Jazz Festival once, the memory of the experience has haunted me for over a decade. Between the creative, welcoming direction of the festival, and the intense flavors of mystery and history that permeate this city, I have always longed to return ". Charles Lloyd

From today, 1st of October, until the 10th of October 2021 will take place the Granada book fair! After a gap of a year and due to the pandemic situation the book fair is back again!

The theme of the 39FLG deals with ecology, environment and sustainability; a hot topic of current interest and intrinsically linked to the new necessary and prevailing cultural policies, which also offers infinite possibilities for reflection and debate.

Check the programme of the book fair on their official website.

September brings summer to a close in Granada and the city pays tribute to its patroness, the Virgen de las Angustias. There are two important dates: 15 September and the last Sunday of the month.

This is probably one of the most picturesque and enchanting times to visit Granada. The stalls laden with fruit set up in the city centre, the red and gold leaves of the trees lining the Carrera de la Virgen boulevard, and the warm September afternoons create a delightful ambience that charms the citizens of Granada as much as the visitors.

You'll also discover a gastronomic delight, the unforgettably sweet cakes known as tortas de la Virgen.

This Ethnographic Museum helps you to understand the history, culture and nature of such a unique neighborhood in Granada.

The Sacromonte Caves Museum is located in the Barranco de los Negros, in the Sacromonte district, and it offers stunning views of the Alhambra and the Darro Valley (Valparaiso). It is very close to the historic Albaicín district.

In this museum ten caves have been recreated as they were 100 years ago, so visitors can learn about the living conditions and trades of its inhabitants. A part of the museum is dedicated to nature, offering information about flora, fauna, climate, landscape and agriculture of the area.

There are many cultural activities and events taking place here during the year: guided tours , walking tours in the area, flamenco live shows and the open air summer cinema.

The Andalusian Agency of Cultural Institutions in collaboration with the Alhambra organizes, from July 20 to August 21, 2021, the twentieth edition of the Lorca and Granada programme in the Generalife Gardens.

We already have enjoyed twenty editions since its inception, in 2002, with the staging of Blood Wedding directed by Antonio Gades. It has been two decades in which the Ministry of Culture and Historical Heritage of the Junta de Andalucía has punctually fulfilled, every summer, with its commitment to offer Grenadians and visitors a first-rate artistic and technical appointment around the figure and work of Federico García Lorca.

In 2021, the Andalusian Flamenco Ballet returns to the Teatro del Generalife with THE HEX OF THE BUTTERFLY, a performance about women and dances in the times of Federico García Lorca. The show, directed by Úrsula Lopez, will have the special collaboration of Manuel Lombo at its premiere and every Thursday and Friday.

Enjoy this new edition of Lorca and Granada in the Generalife Gardens!

Contact for tickets: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/lorcaygranada/

The Día de la Cruz (day of the crosses) or cruces de mayo (festival of the May crosses) is celebrated in Granada on May 3rd and is one of the most popular festivals in Andalusia.

On this joyous day it is common to find all over Granada women and children wearing the typical Andalusian dresses.

Also beautiful Andalusian horses will parade in the streets. Every year the city council runs a competition to promote this tradition, in which there are four categories: patios (courtyards), streets and squares, shop windows and schools. Thousands of carnations will decorate the dozens of crosses that compete for the prize every year. The aroma of so many flowers perfumes Granada and invites people to enjoy such a special day.

This year and due to the pandemic situation, many crosses will be installed on the balconies to avoid crowds. The Albaicin and Realejo are good areas to see the crosses, as well as the historic city centre.

The Granada International Music and Dance Festival is held in different venues and stages, at iconic locations in and around the city. The festival originated in the symphony concerts staged in Charles V's Palace from 1883, and the Cante Jondo competition held in Plaza de los Aljibes in the Alhambra in 1922, attended by leading artistic and intellectual figures of the time, including Federico García Lorca, Manuel de Falla, Ramón Gómez de la Serna, and Santiago Rusiñol.

The programme includes several different musical genres, each on a different stage: concerts by large symphony orchestras in the Palace of Charles V; dance and ballet in the outdoor theatre in the Generalife gardens; recitals, in the Patio de los Arrayanes, in the Alhambra; morning concerts in Granada's churches and historic buildings, and flamenco and world music in the traditional neighbourhoods of Albaicín and Sacromonte, attracting over 30,000 people every year.

Experience for the senses at Jardines de Zoraya!

The best artists in today's scene will make you discover el duende and passion of the incredible world of flamenco.

Goosebumps, tears of emotion and all kinds of feelings are the example of a true spectacle that you will not forget. You can't expect less than professionals with years of experience, art in the blood and a lot of passion.

At the Jardines de Zoraya restaurant you will find a personalized attention, so that you feel the comfort of your home. You will have a unique experience through tasty dishes made with the best Andalusian products.

Enjoy lunch on a beautiful terrace while watching Flamenco!

Reserve your ticket on: www.jardinesdezoraya.com

The city of Granada; hosts a new edition of the International Tango Festival, dedicated to this style of dance which is widely practised all over the world.

There has been an explosion of tango enthusiasts and professional dancers in recent years, going to show that Tango is, essentially, a manifestation of contemporary urban culture. This event aims to fill the whole city with rhythm and passion, with over fifty artists and some fifteen shows, as well as parallel activities that go from dance classes and night time parties, through to street performances and meetings between artists and enthusiasts.

For further information visit: www.tangogranada.com

It could be said that the blossoming of almond trees is one of the most awaited moments that springtime offers every year. This magic can be found around Granada, in Andalusia.

Every year hues of white and pink flood the Mediterranean scenery. For many this is a taste of spring, usually taking place during the month of February. At this time, fields of almond trees are dressed in an elegant coat of colourful blossoms, while the winter, and the accompanying cold, are still at their peak.

Spain is the world's second largest almond producer. The almond is an international symbol of Spain. In Spain, most almond trees are found in the mediterranean region and the country produces 260,000 tones of almonds annually. As one of the most important products cultivated in Spain, it isn't surprising that the almond is often found in Spanish cuisine.