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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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You are hereGranada 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.€50–60Adult prices, from 13 November 2025
4 versions24 h, 48 h, 72 h and Gardens
9 bus tripsAnd one tourist-train tour
€13Child card, ages 2 to 11
Official prices, from 13 November 2025
The four versions
| Card | Price | Alhambra visit | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 h | €60 | Day visit: Nasrid Palaces, Generalife and Alcazaba | 4 days |
| 48 h | €55 | Day visit: Nasrid Palaces, Generalife and Alcazaba | 3 days |
| 24 h | €50 | Night visit: Nasrid Palaces only | 2 days |
| Gardens | €50 | Day visit: Generalife and Alcazaba, without the Nasrid Palaces | 2 days |
Choose the start date and the Alhambra date and time when you buy. Neither can be changed. The parts of the Alhambra cannot be visited on different days.
With the price of each sight on its own
What is included
| Sight | On its own | In which cards |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral | €7 | All four cards |
| Royal Chapel | €7 | All four cards |
| La Cartuja Monastery | €7 | All four cards |
| San Jerónimo Monastery | €7 | All four cards |
| Sacromonte Abbey | €7 | All four cards |
| Parque de las Ciencias | €10, no planetarium or biodome | All four cards |
| Casa de Zafra | €3, free on Sundays | All four cards |
| Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo | €2, free on Sundays | All four cards |
| Fine Arts, Casa de los Tiros and Archaeological museums | €1.50 each, free for EU citizens | All four cards |
| El Bañuelo, Dar al-Horra, Maristán and Casa del Horno de Oro | €8 together (combined ticket), or €2 each; free on Sundays | 72 h card only |
| Corral del Carbón | Free | 72 h card only |
| City bus, 9 trips | €1.60 per trip | All four cards |
| Tourist train, 1 tour | €7.20, headphones €2 extra | All four cards |
Prices as on the City of Granada’s card page. The card also includes 1 tourist train tour and 9 city bus trips. Not included: the guided tour and the audio guide of the Alhambra.
Worked out with these prices
When it pays off
- The break-even
- The 48 h card (€55) equals the Alhambra (€21), four of the €7 monuments (€28) and four bus trips (€6.40): €55.40.
- Not worth it if
- You only do the Alhambra, the cathedral and the Royal Chapel: €35 against €55. Buy the Alhambra on the official site instead: see Alhambra tickets and tours.
- If you do everything
- The 72 h card (€60) covers sights worth about €105 at single prices (the €8 combined monuments ticket counted once), counting the 9 bus trips and the tourist train.
- Sundays
- Casa de Zafra, the Cuarto Real and the Bañuelo are free on Sundays, so the card saves less on that day.
Single prices are those on the City of Granada’s card page, which lists the General Alhambra ticket at €21.
The rules of the card
Before you buy
- Choose the start date and the Alhambra date and time when you buy. Neither can be changed.
- The card is valid for consecutive full days: the 72 h card for 4 days, the 48 h card for 3 days, the 24 h and Gardens cards for 2 days.
- Monuments are closed on 25 December and 1 January.
- Not included: the guided tour of the Alhambra, the Alhambra audio guide, and the planetarium and biodome of the Parque de las Ciencias.
- Children under 2 do not need a card: ask for a free ticket at an access point on the day. Baby strollers are not allowed in.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Granada Card?
The 24 h and Gardens versions cost €50, the 48 h version €55 and the 72 h version €60. Children aged 2 to 11 pay €13. These are the prices from 13 November 2025.
Does the Granada Card include the Nasrid Palaces?
The 48 h and 72 h cards include the General Alhambra visit by day, with the Nasrid Palaces. The 24 h card includes only the night visit to the Nasrid Palaces. The Gardens card does not include the Nasrid Palaces.
Is the Granada Card worth it?
It pays off if you do the Alhambra plus about four of the other monuments and use the buses: the 48 h card breaks even at €55.40 of single prices. For the Alhambra, the cathedral and the Royal Chapel only, separate tickets cost €35.
Where do I buy the Granada Card?
On the City of Granada’s official ticket site, where you choose the start date and the Alhambra date and time.
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