Best things to do in Granada

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Granada Private Walking Tour Albaicin and Sacromonte
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Let you guide by our expert and friendly guide through the charming streets of  Albaicin and Sacromonte, the most typical neighborhoods in Granada, the ones with the best views of the Alhambra and that preserve the most antique traditions.
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$359
Duration: 2 hours
Free cancelation: up to 4 hours
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Granada Private Transfer from the city centre to Granada Airport
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Take the worry out for your departure to Granada Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 6 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.
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$58
Duration: 30 minutes
Free cancelation: up to 1 days
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Granada Private Transfer from Granada Airport to City centre
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Take the worry out of your arrival at Granada Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 6 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.
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$58
Duration: 30 minutes
Free cancelation: up to 1 days
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Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, Generalife and Alcazaba Private Tour in Granada
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Explore one of the most popular monuments in Spain and Islamic civilization on this 3-hour private tour with skip the line ticket. Walk with official guide through the Islamic palaces and visit the stunning summer palace and gardens of the Generalife.
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$57
Duration: 3 hours
Free cancelation: up to 4 hours

About Granada

Explore Granada, a city in southern Spain’s Andalusia region and in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada snow-topped mountains.  It’s known for grand examples of medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation and its many historical sites

Try visiting the Alhambra, a hilltop fortress complex that encompasses royal palaces, serene patios, and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, as well as the fountains and orchards of the Generalife gardens. It even consists of the Bar Pibe where you can relax and enjoy the unique sites

There are many weekend activities you can do on a short getaway if you’re staying just for while, such as visiting Granada’s Grand Bazaar, The Alcaiceria. There, you can also visit the nearby Plaza Bib-Rambla, which is the perfect spot to just sit, relax, and have a snack or drink.

The city also has famous spots, like the Mirador de San Nicolas, where you might end up seeing a flamenco performance from the local gypsies. To explore more of the gypsy culture, visit Sacromonte, which consists of rich folklore and features some of the most artistic cave houses.

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What You Need to Know

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Timezone
UTC+1
Typical drink

Chambord

Typical food

Trevelez ham
Andalusian gazpacho

Speed rules

Urban areas – 50 km/h
Rural roads – 90 km/h
Highway – 120 km/h

How to Get There

Coming to Granada by plane:
Granada Airport – 15 km from the city center
Málaga Airport – 125 km from Granada (90 minutes drive)

Coming to Granada by train:
Granada Railway Station – transfers from Madrid, Barcelona, or Seville

Coming to Granada by bus:
Granada Central Bus Station – transfers from major Spanish cities

When is the Best Time to Visit

While any time is the best time to visit Granada, May and June are widely considered as the best time of the year as Granada is in its full element. Other than this, September and October are also an ideal slot.

Speaking of May-June, the temperatures are really cool; flowers are in full bloom, and the city hosts the biggest cultural events ever.
The temperature hovers around 27°C (81°F) and 31°C (88°F).