Is the Nasrid Palaces part of Alhambra?

The Nasrid Palaces are the most visited area of the Alhambra. Access to the palaces is restricted because of limited capacity, so you have to select the date and time of your visit when purchasing the ticket.



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The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world, in addition to containing notable examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture.



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A thriving example of Moorish-style architecture and craftsmanship, the Nasrid Palace is unlike any other in the entire world. A peaceful stroll through the quaint halls and rooms of this breathtaking palace will transport you to the days of Spanish royalty and showcase their opulence and grandeur.

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Best Way To Explore Alhambra Palace If you choose to enter through the main entrance, explore the Generalife first and then the Nasrid Palaces and Alcazaba. If you enter through the Gate of Justice, then visiting the opposite way is an ideal route to take.

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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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The most famous and best-preserved are the Mexuar, the Comares Palace, the Palace of the Lions, and the Partal Palace, which form the main attraction to visitors today. The other palaces are known from historical sources and from modern excavations. At the Alhambra's western tip is the Alcazaba fortress.

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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.

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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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The museum on the ground floor has very good explanations of the Alhambra. The good thing about going by yourself is that you can spend time on the places that interest you. Definitely do it alone, without a tour guide. Much better and you can choose you own pace and stop longer wherever you wish.

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The first Europeans to live in the palace were King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. The next monarch to live there was Charles V in 1526. During the French intervention in Spain, the Alhambra was used as barracks and some parts were destroyed.

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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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There is a church at the Alhambra. If you plan to see it, you need to follow the dress code: Dress code for churches: Shorts or bare shoulders are not allowed for either women or men.

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Day of the week: Anytime during the weekend is pretty crowded and you'll be waiting in queue for some time. To avoid this, visit the Alhambra during a weekday if possible.

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The Gate of Justice is the best Alhambra entrance.

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The order recommended to follow would be one of these:
  • Alcazaba-Palaces-Generalife.
  • Palaces-Alcazaba-Generalife.
  • Generalife-Alcazaba-Palaces.


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Access to the monumental complex of the Alhambra in Granada is paid and you will need to buy a ticket to take a tour of the Nasrid palace city. However, there are some sites in the Alhambra that you can see without spending money. The Palace of Charles V, which houses the Alhambra Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts.

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The Generalife was a summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus. It is located directly east of and uphill from the Alhambra palace complex in Granada, Spain.



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It is advisable to stay in Granada for at least two or three days.

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