Granada is a city located in Andalusia, Spain with a population of around 237,000 inhabitants. Some of the most important villages near Granada include Zaidin, La Cartuja Granada, Albaicín, Sacromonte, and Realejo. Granada has a hot climate with temperatures around 35 degrees Celsius and large daily temperature variations. The city is a popular tourist destination known for landmarks like the Alhambra, Albaycín, and Sierra Nevada mountains.