If you choose to get around Granada by car or bus, you may miss out on the city completely. Though walking is strongly recommended for a portion of your stay, you may need to hop on a bus after a couple hours of exploration.
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Granada city has good public transport: urban and intercity buses and also a tourist train. A taxi is also a cheap option to move around the city, to cross Granada from one end to another costs 15-20 €.
Andalucía is a special part of Spain — it has small hilltop towns, bustling cities, and some incredible scenery. I found it surprisingly easy to explore by using trains and buses there. Though road tripping would be a blissful way to see this part of Spain, sometimes it's nice to not have to worry about a car.
One week in Andalusia is just enough time to visit some of the hotspots in this region. There is tons to see and do so with more time, you could fit in a visit to Cordoba and spend time relaxing on the beaches of the Costa Sol near Malaga.
You won't run out of things to see or places to stop. It just depends on what you want to do. Using public transportation between the larger cities should be fairly easy, but for the smaller towns a rental car is probably best since many of the really small places aren't regularly serviced by train or bus.
If you're not open to renting a car, you should do just fine by hopping aboard one of Grenada's reliable minibuses, as long as you don't mind staying put on the weekends. Minibuses run from Melville Street in St. George's to towns around Grenada Island, including Grand Anse Beach, Grenville, and Gouyave.
The simplest and most obvious way to sight see in Granada is to walk. There are numerous guidebooks that can advise you on walking tours, and there is always the option of hiring a guide to take you around the city sights.
May to June is the best time to visit Granada and explore it on a hop-on hop-off train or bus tour. The temperature is pleasant and ideal for sightseeing. It is the spring season in Granada so you can watch the flowers in full bloom all around. Alternatively, you can also visit during September and October.
If you are going to stay in Granada only for one day, the itinerary plan might be slightly more intense than usual. It is advisable to stay in Granada for at least two or three days.
I don't advice this and recommend spending 2 days in Granada. Granada is easily one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Don't rush this city and see the main sights in 1 day. It deserves time to wander the neighborhoods, enjoy a few lengthy meals, and take your time at the top attraction, the Alhambra Palace.
The city is well-policed and has a low crime rate. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other city, such as avoiding walking alone at night and being aware of their surroundings. Additionally, Granada is a very welcoming city and locals are usually friendly and helpful.
The main reason most tourists visit Granada is probably to go see Alhambra. It is after all a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the Muslim World. So many people ask themselves: Is Granada worth visiting without Alhambra? And my answer would be: Yes, definitely!
The Alhambra. The Alhambra is the crown jewel of Granada. Perched high atop a hill in the center of the city, this UNESCO World Heritage site dominates the skyline. The Alhambra is not only Granada and Andalusia's biggest tourist attraction, it's one of the most-visited spots in all of Spain.
The price rises are mainly caused by car rental companies having sold off much of their stock of vehicles during the pandemic as demand collapsed. Now, with people taking holidays again, they are trying to rebuild their fleets, but a global shortage of semi-conductors means they are paying more for new vehicles.