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Alhambra
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Towns Near GranadaBefore 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.You are hereDay tours from GranadaFive guided trips from Granada, from a gorge hike to a day on the coast, with what is included.5Guided trips from Granada
from €46Cahorros de Monachil hike, 3 hours
9.7/10Highest rated on Civitatis: the Cahorros hike
10 hThe Alpujarras and the Costa Granadina trips
3 options
Mountains and villages
Guided tourCahorros de Monachil Hike
9.7/10Duration 3 h
This hiking route through the Cahorros de Monachil is one of the easiest yet prettiest treks just a few kilometres from the city of Granada.
- English, Spanish and Portuguese speaking guide
- Transport to and from the city of Granada
- Trekking poles
- 1 bottle of water
- 1 energy bar
From €46Check availability- Day trip
Day Trip to the Alpujarras
9.2/10Duration 10 h
Lanjarón, Pórtugos, Capilerilla, Pampaneira & Trevélez star in this excursion to the villages of the Alpujarra. You can choose between two different routes. You won't be able to stop taking pictures!
- Transport by bus or minibus
- English–speaking guide
- Visit to a ham curing room with tasting (depending on option)
From €71Check availability - Day trip
Sierra Nevada off-road day trip
9.6/10Duration 7 h
A day in the Sierra Nevada in an off-road vehicle with a guide, with a drink at a panoramic restaurant in the mountains. About 7 hours.
- Transport by off-road vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- A drink in a panoramic restaurant in the Sierra Nevada
From €75Check availability
2 options
The coast
Day tripCosta Granadina + Caves of Nerja Day Trip
9.0/10Duration 10 h
Are you in Granada and want to spend a day by the sea? On this day trip to the Costa Granadina and the Caves of Nerja, we'll discover the charms of Almuñécar and visit one of the natural marvels in the province of Malaga.
- Hotel pickup and drop–off in Granada
- Transport by minibus or coach
- English–speaking guide
- Admission ticket to the Caves of Nerja
- Lunch (depending on selection)
- 1 drink
From €84.90Check availability
Day tripFrigiliana & Nerja
Take a day trip to Frigiliana and Nerja, villages that are located in the most eastern part of the province of Málaga. Learn about ancient culture and history by visiting the Nerja Caves. From the Balcón of Europa, one of the most emblematic places of Nerja, you will be able to see the Mediterranean Sea, the cliffs and the spectacular beaches of Nerja.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Nerja Cave
- Transport
Good to know
Before you choose
- On your own instead
- The distances and bus times are in Day trips, and the Cahorros de Monachil walk is on Los Cahorros de Monachil.
- Hotel pickup
- Only the Costa Granadina and Nerja trip lists hotel pickup and drop-off in Granada. For the others check the meeting point on the partner page.
- The Alpujarras
- Transport by bus or minibus, an English-speaking guide and a tasting of local products. A full day of about 10 hours.
- The Sierra Nevada
- An off-road trip in an off-road vehicle with an English-speaking guide and a drink at a panoramic restaurant, about 7 hours.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Which day tour is best rated?
The Cahorros de Monachil hike, 9.7 out of 10, then the Sierra Nevada off-road trip at 9.6 and the Alpujarras at 9.2.
What is the cheapest day trip?
The Cahorros de Monachil hike at €46, then the Alpujarras at €71 and the Sierra Nevada off-road trip at €75.
Is lunch included?
Only the Costa Granadina and Caves of Nerja trip lists lunch, depending on the option you choose, plus one drink.
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Terraza 6 · Realejo
Stay in the middle of it
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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