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  • 1. Province of Granada Granada is situated in the south-east of Spain. It is one of the eight provinces of the region of Andalusia.

2. In Granada we have the majority of the climates of Spain. Mediterranean climate: (main part of Granada). Continental Mediterranean climate: (North and North-East) High Mountain climate: (mountains and Sierra Nevada) Subtropical climate: (a part of the coast) Winter is very cold and summer is hot. Rainfall is usually scarce.Climate 3. Rivers of Granada The three most important rivers of Granada are: Genil river (2nd longest in Andalusia), Darro river (tributary of the River Genil) and Monachil river (born in the high peaks). 4. Relief of GranadaGranada is mountainous because of Sierra Nevada. The Mulhacen is the highest peak in the Iberian Peninsula, with a height of 3,482 meters. 5. Counties of GranadaIn Granada, there are many traditional counties. They are from North to South: Huescar BazaGuadix LosMontes Loja Vegas de Granada Alhama Valle de Lecrin Alpujarra Vega de Granada Costa Tropical 6. Counties of GranadaIn Granada, there are many traditional counties. They are from North to South: Huescar BazaGuadix LosMontes Loja Vegas de Granada Alhama Valle de Lecrin Alpujarra Vega de Granada Costa Tropical