As usual in Spain, Easter (Semana Santa) sees one of the biggest street parties in Granada, with processions continuing over several days. There are two holidays in early January: first the city celebrates being recaptured from the Moors (the Día de la Toma, 2 Jan), shortly afterwards it is the Noche de Reyes (6 Jan), when the three kings bring gifts to the infant Jesus. This is a lively time to visit. Granada also hosts an international jazz festival every autumn. See www.jazzgranada.net for information.

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