Granada
Granada is dominated by the Alhambra, the best-preserved Islamic palace complex in Europe, set against the Sierra Nevada. Below it, the Albaicín is a hillside of whitewashed lanes and the Sacromonte caves hold the city's flamenco tradition. Alhambra tickets sell out weeks ahead and must be booked before you travel.
How long to stay
March to May and September to November; snow-capped mountains are visible into spring.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Granada yet
Is Granada right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Granada is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
- Food
- Solo
Less of a focus
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
- Budget friendly
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Top things to do
Albaicín
Free entry · VerifiedGranada
The medieval Moorish quarter of narrow white lanes climbing opposite the Alhambra, with the Mirador de San Nicolás at the top.
Alhambra
Entrance €27.30 · VerifiedGranada
A palace and fortress complex of Nasrid courtyards, the Generalife gardens and Charles V's Renaissance palace, requiring timed entry booked well in advance.
Sacromonte
Entrance €5 · VerifiedGranada
The cave district above the Albaicín, historically Roma, and the home of Granada's zambra flamenco.
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Popular activities
Alhambra guided visit
Guided walk through the Nasrid palaces, Alcazaba and Generalife gardens.
Granada tapas crawl
Evening route through bars where a free tapa still comes with each drink.
Sierra Nevada day hike
Mountain walking above 2,000 m, half an hour from the city.