Leaving Granada train station by busYou need to leave the train station on Avenida de Andalucía and get to Avenida de la Constitución. Just to the right you will see a bus stop, where several bus lines (4, 21, 33) take you to the city center.
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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 €.
Arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before your train departs. This is because there is a security check, with a scanner for your bags and a ticket check, before you can enter the platform. Give yourself time to get to and from the train station.
Since it's such a small city, it's completely walkable so there's no need for a car anyway. Flying in: The easiest and fastest option is Granada Airport (GRX) being just a €3 & 30min bus ride to town. While Malaga (AGP) can have cheaper and more frequent flights available, it's a 2hr bus ride away (€12).
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!
El Realejo has got the lot: culture, history, nightlife and fantastic restaurants. If you're looking for a lively and hip vibe, and don't mind being a tad outside El Centro to do it, El Realejo is probably the best area to stay in Granada for you.
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.
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.
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.
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 €.
More than 200 miles separate the Spanish cities of Granada and Madrid, but you can zip between them in just three hours on a Renfe train, swapping the city's southern scene for its capital and enjoying some beautiful scenery along the way.