Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Rich in history and culture, Granada is arguably the single most worthwhile city in Spain for visitors. In addition to a rich multicultural history, the Alhambra (a grand, sprawling hilltop fortress complex encompassing royal palaces) and other monuments, a student-driven nightlife, and skiing and trekking in the nearby Sierra Nevada, Granada offers a break from the summer heat of other Andalusian cities such as Córdoba or Seville.