Where do I start at the Alhambra?

There are two main Alhambra entrances - the Pavilion Main Entrance and The Gate of Justice. The Pavilion Main Entrance is for guests who do not have a ticket and is located on the east side of the attraction. The Gate of Justice entrance is for those who have online tickets.



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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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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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Wear comfortable clothing and shoes The Alhambra complex and its accompanying Generalife gardens are enormous. Wear comfortable clothing, appropriate for the time of year.

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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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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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Small sized bags are permitted for carrying personal objects, and small backpacks (40x40cm). In the case of entering with small backpacks, they must be worn on the front of the body, to prevent bothering other visitors or rubbing against the walls.

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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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There is not a particular dress code to be followed while visiting Alhambra Palace in Granada. Although, there is a church and if you plan to visit, you need to follow the dress code, where shorts or bare shoulders are not allowed for either men or women.

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Things You Shouldn't Miss at the Alhambra
  1. Palace of the Comares. Throne Room | Cuarto Dorado | Court of Myrtles.
  2. Hall of the Abencerrajes. Winter Room | Muqarnas. ...
  3. Palace of the Lions. Summer Palace | Muhammad V | Court of the Lions. ...
  4. Generalife. ...
  5. Alcazaba. ...
  6. Unique Inscriptions. ...
  7. El Partal. ...
  8. Palace of Charles V. ...


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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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Unlike many monuments in Europe, in my experience there was no specific dress code for the Alhambra – it's fine to wear clothes that don't cover your shoulders or knees. However, you will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals.

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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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Remember that you should organize your visit based on the entrance time to the Nasrid Palaces indicated on your ticket, given that you will only be able to access this part of the monument at that time. Visits have an average duration of 3 hours.

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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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Head to the ticket office located in the Access Pavilion, a short distance from the Pavilion Main entrance. This entrance is nearest to the Generalife Gardens. Once you enter through the Pavilion Main Entrance, you will have access to the Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife.

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The average wait time for ticket holders is around one hour during peak hours because of the rush. However, individuals who do not have tickets may need to wait an hour or two to visit the place. During non-peak hours, you can enter in just about 15 to 30 minutes. Q.

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Check Out the Non-Ticketed Areas in the Alhambra if You Can You need a ticket to see the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife, and the Alcazaba, but there is more to the Alhambra than just those areas. The Alhambra Museum, Charles V Palace, Torre de las Cabezas, Puerta de la Justicia and more can be explored for free.

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