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Alhambra
Alpujarras Villages
Towns Near GranadaSierra Nevada
- By car
- About 50 min, 36 km
- Without a car
- Bus; check the season
- Best for
- Snow in winter, mountain air in summer. See Sierra Nevada.
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.If 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.8 tripsMountains, coast and cities
About 45 minBy car to Sierra Nevada or Lanjarón
About 1 hBy car to the beach at Salobreña
About 2h15By car to Córdoba
Distances from Granada
Day trips at a glance
The Alpujarras
- By car
- About 45 min to Lanjarón, 1h30 to Capileira
- Without a car
- Bus, but limited; a car is easier
- Best for
- White villages and walks. See the Alpujarras.
Coast and Nerja
- By car
- About 1 h to Salobreña, about 1 h 15 to Nerja
- Without a car
- Bus; Salobreña takes about 1 h to 1h20
- Best for
- Beaches and sea. See the beaches.
Guadix
- By car
- About 45 min, 55 km
- Without a car
- Train or bus
- Best for
- A town known for its cave homes.
Málaga
- By car
- About 1h45, 127 km
- Without a car
- Bus about 1h45, roughly hourly
- Best for
- Sea, tapas and museums on a flat, easy day.
Córdoba
- By car
- About 2h15, 164 km
- Without a car
- Direct train about 1h30, bus about 2h45
- Best for
- The Mezquita-Catedral, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Seville
- By car
- About 3 h, 251 km
- Without a car
- Direct Avant train about 2h35 (4 a day), bus 3 h or more
- Best for
- A long day; better with a night there.
Car times are without traffic and approximate. Bus and train times are indicative and change by service, so check Alsa and Renfe before you go.
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Which trip to choose
The closest big mountain day, about 50 minutes by car.
White villages on the southern slopes. A car makes it much easier.
Salobreña and Almuñécar are about an hour away by car, Nerja about an hour and a quarter.
The easiest big-city day: about 2h45 by direct bus or about 1h30 by direct train each way.
A short drive to a town known for its cave homes.
Pair it with your flight day. See Málaga airport to Granada.
Go deeper
Trip guides
Before you go
Planning a day trip
- Book the Alhambra first and fit the trip around it, never the other way round. See Opening hours.
- Without a car, the train station is about 40 minutes on foot from Terraza 6 and the bus station about 65; a taxi is easier with luggage.
- With a car, ask your host about access and parking at Terraza 6 before you arrive. Read Low-emission zone before you drive in the city.
- Keep one flexible day in your stay for weather. See How many days.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
What are the best day trips from Granada?
Sierra Nevada, the Alpujarras and the Costa Tropical are the closest, all within two hours by car. Córdoba, Málaga and Seville are bigger city days.
Can I visit Seville in a day from Granada?
You can, but it is long: the direct train takes about 2h35 each way, so most of the day is travel. A night in Seville works better. Córdoba is easier.
Do I need a car for day trips from Granada?
Not for Córdoba, Málaga or Seville, which have bus or train links. A car is much easier for the Alpujarras, the coast and Guadix.
How far is the beach from Granada?
The Costa Tropical beaches at Salobreña and Almuñécar are about an hour by car, 67 to 78 km. Nerja is about an hour and a quarter.
How many days should I keep for day trips?
One or two on top of two or three days in the city. See how many days to stay in Granada.
Checked on 13 November 2026
Sources: Alsa bus timetables, Renfe train timetables, Driving distances: OpenStreetMap routing
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