Camping Restaurante Ruta del Purche

There’s plenty to explore in the scenic countryside around Camping Restaurante Ruta del Purche: start with Los Cahorros gorge 15 minutes' drive from the site, for rock climbing or setting out along the Rio Monachil hiking route which follows the Monachil river along gorges and across suspension bridges. If you’re after something a little less energetic, travel the 30 minutes to the village of Güejar Sierra for a tour around the tiled streets of whitewashed houses, then travel on to the Canales reservoir for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The nearby city of Granada is an absolute must-see… You can go shopping, walk the medieval streets or eat out, of course, but it’s the buildings you’ll really want to visit for: make sure you get to the world-famous Alhambra palace fortress, the spectacular Generalife and Carmen de Los Mártires gardens, the stunning baroque Basilica de San Juan de Dios and the sky-scraping Sacromonte Abbey. At this point, the kids will probably be getting pretty fed up of dusty old palaces – give them a break with a trip to the Science Park so they can learn about humankind, our planet and the stars, then head to Aquaola Water Park for swimming, slides and rapids.