Unlike many monuments in Europe, in my experience there was no specific dress code for the Alhambra – it's fine to wear clothes that don't cover your shoulders or knees. However, you will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals.
There is not a particular dress code to be followed while visiting Alhambra Palace in Granada. Although, there is a church and if you plan to visit, you need to follow the dress code, where shorts or bare shoulders are not allowed for either men or women.
Yes you can take your own food and drink into the Alhambra. You aren't allowed to take large bags into the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba or Generalife though so you may need to use the storage lockers while you are exploring those.
Dress in comfortable clothingWith the warm weather and the hours of walking ahead of you, I would definitely say to wear comfortable shoes and light clothing. If you're planning on walking to the Alhambra, you'll find a pretty large hill waiting for you, so make sure you don't wear sandals.
The most important thing to take into account to plan your visit properly is the Nasrid Palaces entry time that appears on your ticket. You should arrive to the Alhambra at least 30 minutes before, since it takes around 20 mins to walk from the Alhambra main gate to the Nasrid Palaces.
There is a church at the Alhambra. If you plan to see it, you need to follow the dress code: Dress code for churches: Shorts or bare shoulders are not allowed for either women or men.
Alhambra tickets are nominative, so you MUST show your national ID (UE nationals) or passport to be granted access to the monument. Here we explain how to buy official tickets for the Alhambra, the different ticket types, areas included, prices and discounts, how to make changes, return policy and many other tips.
Time of day: If you're visiting during the winter, you'll have more time to visit Alhambra if you come in the morning. Visit during the afternoon in you're making the trip in the spring, summer or fall months to get the most out of your visit.
In our opinion, the night visit to the Palacios Nazaríes is not worth it. You should only choose this option if you have already visited the Alhambra during the day several times, and you are curious to know what the night visit is like.
The best way to skip the line at the Alhambra is by buying your tickets online. Please remember that on a particular day only 6,000 visitors are allowed inside the fortress. Book your tickets in advance or risk the chance of tickets being sold out.
A. There is not a particular dress code to be followed while visiting Alhambra Palace in Granada. Although, there is a church and if you plan to visit, you need to follow the dress code, where shorts or bare shoulders are not allowed for either men or women.
The average wait time for ticket holders is around one hour during peak hours because of the rush. However, individuals who do not have tickets may need to wait an hour or two to visit the place. During non-peak hours, you can enter in just about 15 to 30 minutes. Q.
Do not drink, eat or smoke (except in in designated areas). No photography with tripods or flash (not even for night time visits), without authorized permission. Respect and follow the instructions. No touching the decorations on the walls.
You can also buy them on the same day of your visit (if any tickets left), up to two hours before the allocated time for the entrance to the Nasrid Palaces. Alhambra tickets are nominative, so you MUST show your national ID (UE nationals) or passport to be granted access to the monument.
You can access to every place inside the Alhambra (Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, Partal and Generalife) just once. However, you can go in and out of the complex all the times you need.
Chef DeJuan leads our in-house culinary team as he creates show-inspired fare for each performance's unique story and theme. Each time you visit the Alhambra Theatre, you'll also enjoy an entirely new menu.