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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Ride to and from Granada Airport with Uber. Instead of waiting for the GRX shuttle or taxi, you can request a ride directly in the app and be on your way.
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).
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 €.
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.
Frequent cab faresFrom the center of Granada to the airport: € 27 ( US$ 28.50) approximately. From the airport to the bus station: € 25 ( US$ 26.30) approximately. From Plaza Nueva to the Alhambra: € 5 ( US$ 5.30) approximately. From the Alhambra to the Sierra Nevada: € 60 ( US$ 63.30) approximately.
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.
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?
Some classics of Granada's cuisine include 'La tortilla del Sacromonte' (a type of omelette made with sweetbreads and ham), 'La pipirrana' (a type of salad), paella, gazpacho (a cold tomato soup), 'las habas con jamón' (broad beans with ham), bean casserole, 'papas a lo pobre' (a potato dish), garlicky veal,...