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Spring, summer and holiday weekends sell out first. A weekday, an early slot or a date a few days either side often has space.
Before you come
How many daysOne, two, three or four days compared: what fits, who it suits and how to plan around the Alhambra.
Best time to visitMonth-by-month weather, crowds and events, and the best months for sightseeing, heat and snow.
Getting to GranadaBy bus, train, car or taxi: typical journey times from Málaga, Seville, Córdoba and Madrid.
Málaga airport to GranadaBus, train, car and transfer compared, with typical times, prices and last departures.
Where to stayCentro, Albaicín, Realejo or Sacromonte: which area suits you and what to watch out for.
Granada on a budgetFree tapas, free sights, a set lunch and walking: how to enjoy Granada without overspending.Once you're here
Practical infoMoney, opening hours, tipping, plugs, water and getting around.
Getting aroundWalking, small buses, taxis and the metro, and what suits each hill.
Taxis and busesThe taxi tariff, what a ride from Terraza 6 costs, the minibus lines to the hills and the bus fares.
ParkingPark once in a public car park, then walk. The short version.
Is Granada safe?What to watch for, how to handle the Albaicín at night and which numbers to call.
Low-emission zoneWho the zone affects, the fine and what to do if you arrive by car.
Walking times from Terraza 6Minutes and distances on foot from our street to 25 places, from the Alhambra to the best tapas squares.
Accessible GranadaWhere Granada is steep, where it is flat, and how to plan a visit that suits you.Itineraries
Ready-made plans for one day to five, with times and walking routes.
See allBuild your Granada
Top 10 for first-timersThe ten things not to miss on a first visit, in a sensible order.
Foodie weekendFree tapas, local dishes, a market, a tea house and a slow lunch: two days of eating well.
Granada in 1 dayThe Alhambra in the morning, lunch in the Realejo, sunset from the Albaicín and tapas, hour by hour.Granada in 2 daysDay 1 the Alhambra and the Albaicín, day 2 the centre, the Realejo and a tapas evening.
Granada in 3 daysThe Alhambra, the centre and Arab baths, then the Sacromonte and a flamenco evening.How many daysOne, two, three or four days compared: what fits, who it suits and how to plan around the Alhambra.Things to do
Free things to doFree sights, viewpoints, gardens and the free tapa, with walking times from Terraza 6.
ViewpointsSan Nicolás, San Cristóbal and the quieter lookouts, with walking times from Terraza 6.
Mirador de San NicolásThe classic view of the Alhambra from the top of the Albaicín, and when to go.
Albaicín walkA 2.4 km loop from Plaza Nueva to the Mirador de San Nicolás, with minutes for each stretch.Granada CathedralA Renaissance cathedral begun in 1523, and how to visit it beside the Royal Chapel.
Royal ChapelThe burial place of Isabella and Ferdinand, built about 1506 to 1517, beside the cathedral.
Arab bathsEl Bañuelo, its opening hours and tickets, and the difference from a modern hammam.
Granada with kidsWhat children enjoy in Granada, and how to keep a pace that works for the whole family.
Albaicín stopsThe Albaicín and Sacromonte in 14 stops: how long each takes, what is free and what needs a ticket.
Central Granada stopsCentral Granada in 13 stops, plus 5 more: how long each takes, what is free and what needs a ticket.
Realejo stopsThe Realejo in 7 free stops: how long each takes and the walk from Terraza 6.Neighbourhoods
Day trips
Day trips without a carWhich day trips work by bus or train, roughly how long they take, and when a tour helps.CórdobaBus and car times, Mezquita-Catedral tickets and a plan for one day.
Alpujarras day tripSix Alpujarras stops, Órgiva to Trevélez: the drive from Granada, how long to stay and what fits in a day.
Near Granada13 villages, mountains and beaches within about 1 h 15 of Granada: drive time, how long to stay, the must-sees.Mountains and coast
Hiking near GranadaFour kinds of walk near Granada, from a gorge with hanging bridges to the high mountains.Los Cahorros de MonachilThe classic half-day gorge walk near Granada, with hanging bridges and an easier option.
Sierra NevadaSkiing in winter, hiking in summer.
The AlpujarrasWhite mountain villages south of Granada.
Beaches of the Costa TropicalSea and sun on the coast south of Granada.Culture & events
Culture and eventsHoly Week, the Corpus fair, the music festival and flamenco, with dates to plan around.Events calendarThe yearly events worth planning around, month by month, with a note on moving dates.Semana SantaDates for 2027, how the processions work and practical tips for visitors.
FlamencoCave shows in the Sacromonte, how long they last, what they cost and how to book.
Sacromonte cave flamencoWhat a cave show is like, and five questions to ask before you book.Lorca in GranadaThe poet’s summer house in Granada, his birthplace nearby, and how to visit.Eat and drinkFree tapas, typical dishes and where to start eating from Terraza 6.
Tapas bars25 tapas bars with Google rating, address and walking time from Terraza 6.
Tapas crawlsThree evening routes through 16 tapas bars, with the minutes on foot between them.
Restaurants28 restaurants by style, with Google rating, address and walking time from Terraza 6.Eat near the Alhambra16 places to eat near the Alhambra, with the walking minutes from the Puerta de la Justicia and the main entrance.Tapas areasFour tapas areas, each with its own mood, and how far each is from Terraza 6.Free tapasHow the free tapa with every drink works, how to order and where to start.
Typical Granada dishesWhat to order, from remojón to piononos.
Alhambra ticketsWhich ticket to buy and how to book it.
Opening hoursDay and night hours by season, closed days, the Nasrid Palaces time slot and what is open now.You are hereIf tickets are sold outSold out for your date? The realistic options, from night tickets to the free areas.
Dobla de Oro explainedWhat the Dobla de Oro includes, its price, the three-day validity and who it suits.
Getting to the AlhambraOn foot, by bus, taxi and car to the gates.Alhambra parkingWhere to park near the Alhambra.The Alhambra with kidsWhat children enjoy and how long to plan.Tours & tickets
Alhambra tickets, guided tours and day trips, with the real prices and what is included.
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Granada CardThe city pass for the Alhambra, the cathedral, the Royal Chapel and more: four versions, official prices and when it pays off.Alhambra tickets and toursOfficial Alhambra prices, partner tickets and guided tours, with what each one covers.Tours and experiencesGuided visits, a hammam, the tourist train and flamenco in the Sacromonte, with what is included.Day tours from GranadaFive guided trips from Granada, from a gorge hike to a day on the coast, with what is included.Up to 12 monthsHow far ahead tickets go on sale
Gardens ticket€12.73, no Nasrid Palaces
FreeCharles V Palace, Museum, Mosque baths
Under 12Free, but reserve with the adults
In order of how well they work
Seven ways to still visit
Check the night visit
Night tickets are a separate stock from day tickets. The Nasrid Palaces at night cost €12.73 and the gardens at night €8.48. See Opening hours for the evenings.
Buy a Gardens ticket
The Gardens, Generalife and Alcazaba ticket costs €12.73 and does not include the Nasrid Palaces. It is a good visit on its own, and the Alcazaba is back on the route.
Join a guided tour
A tour with an authorised operator includes your entry. Operators can have places on dates that look sold out online, so ask for the Nasrid Palaces slot before you pay.
Watch for returned tickets
Visitors report that returned tickets reappear on the official site, often late in the evening. This is a tip, not an official rule, so do not plan your trip around it.
Try the ticket office
Spain's tourism board says same-day tickets can be bought at the monument, with no guarantee of availability, and online booking stays open until two hours before your visit.
Move your dates
If your plans are flexible, shifting by a few days is the most reliable fix. Tickets go on sale up to a year ahead, with further batches about three months and one month before the date.
A good plan B
What you can see without a ticket
Even without a Nasrid Palaces slot you can fill a day around the Alhambra.
- Charles V Palace, the Alhambra Museum and the Mosque baths are free to enter, according to the official ticket page.
- Mirador de San Nicolás and the Paseo de los Tristes give the classic views of the Alhambra from across the valley. See the Albaicín.
- The Realejo and the Albaicín are free to wander. Realejo is the neighbourhood directly below the Alhambra.
Good to know
Tickets for children
- Ages 0 to 2
- Free, no advance booking
- Ages 3 to 11
- Free, but reserve them when you buy the adult tickets
- Ages 12 to 15
- Reduced price, for example €14.85 for the General ticket
- Every visitor
- Needs a ticket with a QR code, printed or digital
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance do Alhambra tickets go on sale?
According to the City of Granada, tickets go on sale up to a year ahead, with further batches released about three months and one month before the date. Online sales stay open until two hours before the visit. Dates in spring and summer sell out first.
Can I buy Alhambra tickets on the day?
Sometimes. Tickets can be bought at the monument, but availability is not guaranteed and they are only valid that day. Online booking stays open until two hours before the visit.
Do returned tickets appear again?
Visitors report that they do, often late in the evening. There is no official schedule, so check several times and do not rely on it.
Is the Alhambra worth visiting without the Nasrid Palaces?
Yes, as a second best. The Generalife gardens and the Alcazaba are substantial on their own. The Nasrid Palaces are the highlight, so try night tickets and other dates first.
Is the Alhambra free for children?
Children under 12 enter free. Ages 3 to 11 must be reserved with the adult tickets. Ages 0 to 2 need no advance booking.
Which ticket sells out first?
The General ticket with the Nasrid Palaces slot. The Gardens ticket and night tickets are separate stocks and often last longer.
Keep exploring
Terraza 6 · Realejo
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Terraza 6 is a private apartment with a pool and terrace in Realejo, a short walk from the Alhambra, the cathedral and the best tapas bars.
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