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17-405: Fuente Vaqueros ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈfwente βaˈkeɾos] ) is a farming village in the province of Granada , Spain, lying 17 km west of the city of Granada . Its population was recorded in 2005 as 4,590. The principal crops are asparagus, olives and apples. Fuente Vaqueros is known as for being the birthplace of the 20th-century poet Federico García Lorca ; his home now hosts

34-507: A franchise basis, specialising in small, neighbourhood shops. It has 2,501 supermarkets across the whole of Spain and Portugal. The University of Granada is one of the largest universities in Spain, with approximately 56,000 students. Each year the city also attracts over 10,000 foreign students, including over 2,000 European students through the Erasmus programme. As well as providing employment to

51-416: A large number of people, the university also boosts the local economy by creating demand for rental property. The money spent by students also helps to support shops, restaurants, bars and other services in the city. In recent years the university has also been working to capitalise on the research it does through commercial ventures. Primary industries such as agriculture and fishing play an important role in

68-521: A museum, the Museo Casa Natal Federico García Lorca . For the feast of Candlemas , the municipality distributes wine and hundreds of kilos of potatoes. This article about a location in the province of Granada is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Province of Granada The province covers an area of 12,531 km (4,838 sq mi). Its population was 921,338 as of 2021 , of whom about 30% live in

85-699: A number of visitors to areas such as the Alpujarras and Lecrin Valley . Puleva : founded in Granada in 1910, the company has been a subsidiary of the Lactalis group since 2001. It produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk and milkshakes, cream and products for infants. Puleva Biotech S.A. developed the first infant formula to contain nucleotides, and was a pioneer in the use of Omega-3 fatty acids in infant food products. Coviran : supermarket chain which operates on

102-514: A wide range of postgraduate programmes (Master's Degrees, Doctorate Programmes and UGR's Postgraduate studies), made up of studies adapted to the European model . The UGR began admitting international students in 1992 with the founding of the School for Languages ( Centro de Lenguas Modernas ). As of 2009–2010, there were some 5,000 international students, including Erasmus programme exchange students from

119-499: Is a public university located in the city of Granada , Spain , and founded in 1531 by Emperor Charles V . With more than 60,000 students, it is the fourth largest university in Spain . Apart from the city of Granada, UGR also has campuses in Ceuta and Melilla . The university's Center for Modern Languages (CLM) receives over 10,000 international students each year. In 2014, UGR was voted

136-486: Is composed of 5 Schools, 22 Faculties and 116 Departments responsible for teaching and researching into specific subject areas. They are spread over five different campuses in the city of Granada ( Centro , Cartuja , Fuentenueva , Aynadamar and Ciencias de la Salud ), plus two more campuses located in the cities of Ceuta and Melilla , Spanish territories in Northern Africa . The University of Granada also offers

153-669: Is known as the Granada Altiplano . The Alhambra World Heritage Site, Granada's biggest tourist attraction, showcases one of the very finest architectural legacies of Moorish rule in Spain, which in Granada lasted from 711 until 1492. There are Roman Catholic cathedrals at Granada and Guadix . The Royal Chapel of Granada houses the remains of the Catholic Monarchs , Isabella I of Castile (1451–1504) and Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452–1516); as well as of their daughter Joanna of Castile (1479–1555) and of her husband Philip

170-673: Is one of the main tributaries of the Guadalquivir . Other important rivers include the Fardes, Monachil, Guadalfeo , Dílar, Ízbor, Verde and Darro. Granada shares the Sierra Nevada National Park (in the Sierra Nevada mountain range) with Almería province. Another important range is the Sierra de Baza . The northern part of the province, comprising the districts of Baza and Huescar

187-611: The Handsome (69–70). The coast of Granada province is known as the Costa Tropical . It attracts large numbers of both Spanish and foreign holiday-makers. The main resorts are Almuñecar , Salobreña and La Herradura . The city of Granada brings in tourists from all over the world thanks to its Moorish architecture , especially the famous Alhambra palace. In the winter the mountains of the Sierra Nevada play host to Europe's most southerly ski resort . Hiking and eco-tourism also attract

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204-442: The best Spanish university by international students. Outstanding in varied fields from Classics to Modern Languages and Computer Science, it has been recognised as the second best university in Spain and as one of the most important among European ancient universities. In 1526 a college was founded in Granada by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V for the teaching of logic , philosophy , theology and canon law . On 14 July 1531,

221-486: The capital, and its average population density is 72.85/km (188.7/sq mi). It contains 170 municipalities . The tallest mountain in the Iberian Peninsula , Mulhacén , is located in Granada. It measures 3,479 m (11,414 ft). The next highest mountains in the province are Veleta (3,396 m or 11,142 ft) and Alcazaba (3,371 m or 11,060 ft). The river Genil , which rises in Granada,

238-406: The establishment of a studium generale with the faculties of theology, arts and canon law was granted by a papal bull by Clement VII , marking the birth hour of the university. This explains its motto " Universitas Granatensis 1531 " and his official seal, based in its founder coat of arms with representations of the imperial double-headed eagle and Spanish kingdoms. The rectorate of

255-409: The local economy. There was previously also a very large construction sector, but as of 2011 it was experiencing a deep downturn. The Granada Health Science Technological Park has created some high-skilled jobs in the biotechnology sector. The historical population is given in the following chart: University of Granada The University of Granada ( Spanish : Universidad de Granada , UGR )

272-642: The participation of Spanish CSIC institution. According to several rankings, the University of Granada ranks among top five best Spanish universities and holds first place in Translation and Interpreting studies. It is also considered the national leader in Computer Science Engineering. UGR also plays a major role in scientific output, placing high in national ranks and being one of the best world universities in computing and mathematics studies. UGR

289-672: The university of Granada is situated in the Royal Hospital of Granada , inaugurated in 1526 as well during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and listed nowadays as BIC in the Spanish heritage classification. Recent major new facilities include the Granada Health Science Technological Park , housing infrastructures and facilities devoted to its four main uses: teaching (98,000 m ), health care (120,000 m ), and research and business development (170,000 m ), with

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