The Granada metro runs through most of the city on its surface and is one of the best options to explore Granada from end to end. Learn about the prices, schedules and stops of the Granada metro.
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The nearest airport with a better range of international flight destinations is Malaga. Buses from Malaga to Granada run every one to two hours and take only between 1.5 and 2 hours. You can buy a bus ticket from Malaga to Granada at www.alsa.es. The ticket costs around 15 euros.
Seeing a city in a day is not an easy task, especially if it's new to you. That's why we always recommend a longer trip. But if you only have 24 hours, you can still have a wonderful experience if you know where to go. And any time in Granada is better than no time at all!
The walkability of Granada makes this a perfect city for a walking tour. You'll get to see the majority of Granada sights during a 2-3 hour tour. I did a 2 hour walking tour with Cicerone. It was bit on the expensive end at 25 euros per person.
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.
Each stop has a vending machine where you can buy the single ticket or the travel card. The green card of the metropolitan buses (from the villages near Granada) can also be used. People who transfer from the metropolitan buses to the Metro pay 0,62 €.
It is worth buying the tourist pass if you are going to visit more than 75% of the monuments included and use Granada city buses several times. Another advantage is that you can get tickets to the Alhambra with the Granada Card when there are no tickets left on the official website. Not worthy to buy the Granada Card?
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 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!
Granada is very safe for tourists. I did not once feel unsafe in the city. Statistics also back this up as the crime rate is very low, compared to other cities of similar size in the world. What are some beautiful streets or plazas in Granada, Spain that you would recommend visiting?
I could easily have spent another month exploring them! But just three days of meandering through the Arab Quarter, watching spontaneous flamenco street performances, and gorging on free tapas will leave you with no doubt that Granada might just be the top destination in Spain.
The best time to visit Granada is in May and June as well as September and October. From May to June, temperatures are cool, flowers are fully bloomed and some of the city's biggest cultural events fill up the calendar.
What is better to visit Malaga or Granada? Even though Malaga is the bigger city and at first glance, it might seem there's more to do, I prefer Granada. The smaller city has such a unique charm and there are so many things to discover.