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 €.
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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 €.
Luckily, Granada has small, compact buses that are able to navigate through its many narrow, winding roads. There are multiple types of buses and lines available, but the most useful for tourists are the C, or Centro, buses.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 €.
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.
Taxi fare from Granada Airport to city centreUnder a normal metered ride, it should cost around €35 during the day and €40 at night, depending on the end location. The ride will be metered and should start at around €4 for an airport pick-up.
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!
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!
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?
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.
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.
Families should spend more time in Valencia than Granada. Because of the many family-friendly attractions and fun things to do for kids in Valencia, it's a great place to visit with the whole family. Couples should spend more time in Valencia than Granada.
Personally I'd spend 3 nights in Granada and 4 nights in Sevilla. I'd visit Cordoba as a daytrip either while traveling between Granada & Sevilla or from Sevilla. This will give you enough time to adequately see Granada and Sevilla. It would basically be 2 full days Granada, 3 full days Sevilla and a day in Cordoba.
With four or five nights, you will have time to see most of the city, as well as being able to see other interesting places near Granada, such as the Sierra Nevada ski resort (if you happen to visit the region between December and March) or some charming little towns in the Sierra de las Alpujarras.