What is the best way to get to Granada?

The nearest airport with a better range of international flight destinations is Malaga. Buses from Malaga to Granada run every one to two hours and take only between 1.5 and 2 hours. You can buy a bus ticket from Malaga to Granada at www.alsa.es. The ticket costs around 15 euros.



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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.

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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.

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Trainline is the official reseller of Renfe and Avlo, the brands of Spain's national railway company, OUIGO and iryo as well. So you all have ALL the options in just one place. Trainline sells train tickets for the same price as the Spanish carriers.

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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!

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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.

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Is Granada Spain worth visiting? Yes absolutely, I spent one week in the city and loved it. You can visit the stunning Alhambra Palace but the city has so much more to offer than that, from amazing Arab Baths to Cave Houses.

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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.

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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.

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There are more pricey hotels in Seville, but there are plenty of affordable options, too. As far as hostels go, prices are similar, but Seville has more options. Overall, Granada is cheaper. But prices in Sevilla are not so high that you'll want to avoid the city or shorten your stay.

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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.

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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.

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Granada pips Seville to the post to take title of 'the most beautiful city in Spain'

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Spain's high-speed lines have been opened up to competition. Renfe now has a lo-cost brand called Avlo, and competitor operators Iryo & Ouigo now operate on key routes including Barcelona-Madrid, Madrid-Valencia, Madrid-Cordoba/Seville/Malaga. See the Barcelona-Madrid page for a run down of these 3 operators.

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All railway operators in Spain have a dynamic ticketing system, so fares change constantly. Renfe only offers a limited number of tickets with promotional prices. So when these tickets are sold, only the most expensive fares remain. The same applies for the other operators (Avlo, OUIGO and iryo).

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If you don't want to see ads interspersed with journey results, your best bet is either Railboard or TrainPal. The Trainline app mixes in banner ads with its results. TrainPal will show you offers and promotions, but we wouldn't consider these adverts, and they're certainly not mixed in with the journey results!

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