In the south of Spain, you will find the beautiful city of Granada.  This city overflows with history and abounds in culture.  Any tourist can dedicate days visiting the city, and still come away missing not seeing everything it has to offer.  Throughout its history, Spain has been influenced by numerous other countries and cultures.  The city of Granada owes a large portion of its culture the Moors,a Muslim population that dominated the south of Spain during the Middle Ages.  The Moorish culture remains evident today as one tastes various foods and visits the majestic Alhambra. Another group that has left its mark on Granada are the gypsies.  Gypsy women wait at popular tourist attraction, hoping to receive some money as they read tourists' palms.  However, their music remains their most notable mark on the Spanish culture.  As tourists meander through the Albaicin, a historical neighborhood in traditional part of the city, they are bound to find this entertaining form of dance and music.

Other parts of the culture remain distinct to Spain.  Bullfighting, or the world renown Corrida de Toros, is an amazing site.  While foreigners call this activity a sport, Spanish natives whole heartedly insist that it is an art.  Matadors require years of training as they pursue this livelihood.  And what would any culture be without the gastronomical experience?  All throughout Spain, Spaniards and tourists alike partake of tapas; however, tourists discover a unique surprise as they order tapas in Granada. Have a look around to discover more about these interesting factors of the Spanish culture in Granada.

La Alhambra

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