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Do you have to pay to get into Alhambra?

All visitors, including minors, must have a ticket to access the monument. Children from 0 to 2 years old. Free admission, to be collected at the ticket offices or at the entrances to the monument. It is not necessary to book in advance.



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The visit to the Alhambra in Granada is paid and to access you will need to buy a ticket. However, some groups can get them at a lower price than the general public.

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21 Things to see in the Alhambra for free?
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  • The Forest of Alhambra. © la-alhambra.org.es. ...
  • The Vermilion Towers. Flickr / Junta Granada Informa. ...
  • The Fountain of Charles V. ...
  • The Gate of Justice. ...
  • The Plaza de Los Aljibes. ...
  • Puerta de la Tahona. ...
  • Torre de Mohamed.


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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.

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Dress in comfortable clothing With 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.

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On a one-day trip to Granada you will not have time to visit the Alhambra Museum and the Forest of the Alhambra, for example. An unforgettable way to see the Alhambra is with a Alhambra Guided Tour. Approximate time 3-4 hours: from 08:30 to 12:00.

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There is not a particular dress code to be followed while visiting Alhambra Palace in Granada.

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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. This is very important, since you want be able to see these palaces if you arrive late.

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Entrance of the monumental complex is not permitted with backpacks, bags, suitcases or other objects.

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How long does it take to visit the Alhambra? Normally, it takes between 3 and 5 hours to see the entire Alhambra complex. Many people spend all day; it depends on how fast you want to see things.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Parador de Granada in Andalusia offers one of the most romantic opportunities of any hotel in the world: to sleep inside the Alhambra. So popular has this 36 bedroom Granada Parador become that rooms need to be booked up to six months in advance.

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If you are late you will not gain entry. The total duration of the visit is 3 hours approximately. If you need a rest you can do so at the exit of the Nasrid Palaces, next to the Partal and at the exit of the Generalife. It takes approximately half an hour to visit the Nasrid Palaces.

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Black sandals with jeans is a true classic and will look chic until the end of time. The Salt-Water Sandal black Retro Slide and a simple grey T make this a laidback but dressed up look that you can wear on repeat. Skinny jeans and sandals are the perfect pairing.

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If fun, comfort, warmth and cosiness is a trend - then the answer is yes! Socks and sandals fashion isn't going anywhere and the trend that is socks and sliders has now become a weekend wardrobe staple for many. For something special why not add a touch of sparkle or try glistening sheer socks with sandals?

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