Is there a lift in the Alhambra?

You can access the Alhambra through the main entrance or the Port of Justice. The latter only when you already have your tickets. Ramps are placed throughout the complex for easy access. There is a lift to enter the upper floors at the Charles V Palace.



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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. Take into account that you will have to walk about 2 miles (3-4 km) and the itinerary includes many steps.

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If you enjoy walking, the best option is to walk up from the Plaza Nueva, through the woods, down the street Cuesta de Gomérez or climb the Cuesta de los Chinos street from the Paseo de los Tristes or the neighborhood Realejo to Hotel Alhambra Palace from the Campo del Principe.

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Time of day: If you're visiting during the winter, you'll have more time to visit Alhambra if you come in the morning. Visit during the afternoon in you're making the trip in the spring, summer or fall months to get the most out of your visit.

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The Alhambra is not St Peters Rome. No dress code.

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Entrance of the monumental complex is not permitted with backpacks, bags, suitcases or other objects.

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In our opinion, the night visit to the Palacios Nazaríes is not worth it. You should only choose this option if you have already visited the Alhambra during the day several times, and you are curious to know what the night visit is like.

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First off, you need to reserve your tickets in advance. Like, you really HAVE TO. Unlike most attractions, you can't just arrive at the Alhambra entrance and buy a ticket. Technically, it's possible, but you won't get into the main attraction, the Nasrid Palace.

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The Gate of Justice is the best Alhambra entrance.

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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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On a one-day trip to Granada you will not have time to visit the Alhambra Museum and the Forest of the Alhambra, for example. An unforgettable way to see the Alhambra is with a Alhambra Guided Tour. Approximate time 3-4 hours: from 08:30 to 12:00.

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You can access to every place inside the Alhambra (Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, Partal and Generalife) just once. However, you can go in and out of the complex all the times you need.

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Yes you can take your own food and drink into the Alhambra. You aren't allowed to take large bags into the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba or Generalife though so you may need to use the storage lockers while you are exploring those.

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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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Do not drink, eat or smoke (except in in designated areas). No photography with tripods or flash (not even for night time visits), without authorized permission. Respect and follow the instructions. No touching the decorations on the walls.

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Evening Visit: The exterior lighting of the Monument have three variations over time of the year: From 1 November to 28 February, from dusk until 02:00 hours. From March 1 to October 31, from dusk until 04:00 hours.

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You should arrive to the Alhambra at least 30 minutes before, since it takes around 20 mins to walk from the Alhambra main gate to the Nasrid Palaces. This is very important, since you want be able to see these palaces if you arrive late.

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