Granada has one small airport, located 17 kilometres west of the city. The airport maintains a scheduled traffic link with Madrid and Barcelona. You can reach the city centre by bus or taxi. The trip lasts approximately 30–45 minutes.

Five daily buses operated by Autocares J. Gonzáles run between the airport and the city centre.

Many people fly to Malaga and then take a bus or a train to Granada. Malaga airport is located approximately 123 kilometres from Granada and there are regular bus services between the two cities.

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Granada International Airport (GRX)

Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Spain, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. 

Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. 

For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

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Passport & Visa

The best time to visit Granada is probably late Spring or early Summer (May and June): natural beauty is at its best, and the temperatures are mostly pleasant. Be aware that in July and August the weather can be very hot. At times, temperatures may reach higher than 35°C.

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Best Time to Visit

City buses are clean and convenient and the main bus station is just outside of town. Tourist offices normally offer a free pamphlet that shows local routes.

There are two ways to buy your ticket. If there's a ticket machine at your bus station, you must necessarily buy and validate it there (it won't be possible to buy one on the bus from that stop). If there isn't a ticket machine at your bus station, then you will have to buy your ticket on the bus.

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Public transport

The train station is located 1.5 km North West outside of the city centre and it's easily accessible by foot or by bus. There are daily trains to popular cities such as Algeciras, Antequera and Ronda.

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Train

You will find a taxi rank at Plaza Nueva.
If you want to hail one on the street, make sure that it's displaying a green light or a sign saying "libre" (which means vacant).
It is also possible to order a taxi by phone.

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Taxi

The post offices often have long queues. If you only need stamps, they can be purchased at many local tobacco shops. The post boxes are yellow and bear the sign "correos".

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Post

Both hospitals are central with good emergency facilities and some doctors who speak English.

Hospital Clínico San Cecillio
Avenida del Doctor Oloriz 16
+34 958 02 32 17

Hospital Ruiz De Alda
Avenida de la Constitución 100
+34 958 02 00 09 

Thanks to a system called “farmacias de guardia” ("duty pharmacies"), pharmacies in Granada takes turns so that you will always find one open in the city. When any pharmacy is closed, it posts the name of the closest open pharmacy on the door.

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Hospitals & Pharmacy

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Telephone

Spain’s power grid operates at 230 volts with a frequency of 50 Hz, using Type F (Schuko plug) and Type C (Europlug) outlets. Both types accept plugs with two round prongs, common across continental Europe.

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Electricity

The impressive, enchanting shadow of the Alhambra casts a magical spell upon all those who pass through Granada. A city of legends, of travellers and pirates — lore comes to life in the warren of the Albayzin, and in the inescapable presence of the ancient Moorish castle, the famous Alhambra. The Sierra Nevada Mountains provide an impressive backdrop and add to the enchanting feel of this mysterious place.

Built on a hill overlooking Granada and set against a backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, the Alhambra is a majestic medieval complex of intricately decorated palaces, pristine gardens, and a once-mighty fortress.

It is among the top 3 most visited landmarks in Spain, and together with the Generalife Gardens, they form a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

See the complex's fascinating mix of Renaissance and Moorish architecture, admire panoramic city vistas from a hilltop perch, and then stroll through the botanical beauty of the Generalife Gardens.

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The Alhambra

The Cathedral of Santa María de la Encarnación is Grenada’s most famous cavernous Renaissance and Gothic cathedral. There is a small museum adjacent to the church.

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Cathedral of Santa María de la Encarnación

Monestario De La Cartuja is an elaborate Baroque monastery and church, constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries. The Sanctuary and Sacristy are particularly impressive. Within the brick walls you can enjoy breathtaking gardens and experience how clerics and monks lived in times past.

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Cartuja Monastery

In this authentic ancient house, visitors are welcome to indulge in an Arabic style bath. The smells of scented oils waft through the air as you relax in the hot or cool pools, or enjoy a massage. There is a rooftop restaurant and teahouse onsite.

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Hammam Arab Baths

Huerta De San Vicente is the house where famous writer Federico García Lorca spent summers and wrote some of his best known works. The house is located 15 minutes by foot from the city centre.

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Huerta De San Vicente

The Albayzín, also known as Albaicín, is composed of snaking corridors and alleyways that make up the old Arabian quarter of Granada. It is a pleasure just to wander the warren of streets that organically formed back in the Nasrid period (13th–15th centuries). The neighbourhood was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, as an extension of the historic site of the nearby Alhambra.

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Albayzín Neighbourhood

Arco De Las Pesas (literally Gate of the Weights) is located just off Plaza Larga, a striking Islamic gateway defensive wall. The archway is built with stone from the city of Malahá and was built in the eleventh century.

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Arco De Las Pesas

Mirador De San Nicolás is a lookout point with stunning views of the Alhambra, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and all of Granada. This is the perfect place to go and see one of the most beautiful sunsets.

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Mirador de San Nicolás

This mystic neighbourhood's name literally means "sacred mountain". The place was traditionally occupied by the Gitanos (Romani people). A series of roads winding up the mountain are flanked by caves that are literally carved out of the side of the mountain. They served as the original dwellings for this area's first inhabitants. Many of the caves are still used as houses; others have been converted to restaurants and bars.

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Sacromonte

Nasrid Wall is the 16th city perimeter wall which snakes through the Sacromonte district. A walk along this wall will provide a thorough exploration of the Sacromonte, including beautiful views of the Alhambra and the Albayzin.

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Nasrid Wall

Overlooking the impressive Alhambra palace lies the lovely Generalife Garden. With its bright flowerbeds and picturesque fountains, its higher and lower gardens are the ideal spot for an evening stroll. You don’t want to miss this Andalusian scenery with great architecture in a floral setting on your holiday pictures.

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Generalife Garden

After centuries of banishing Islam from the religious map, this Mosque was built in 2003 and is open to everyone. You can visit the building and also step into the main prayer halls by appointment. The mosque is also worth visiting for its outlook on the beautiful architecture of the Alhambra.

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Mosque of Granada

This 18th century Baroque Basilica glistens with gold on the inside, and on the outside. Discover treasures of the past and visit the final resting place of important Spanish clerics. Take a tour with one of the friendly guides and learn about the history and background of this place of worship.

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Basílica de San Juan de Dios

Explore recreated cave homes on Sacromonte. Discover the traditional crafts, pottery, and lifestyle of the people who dwelled in these cavernous places.

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Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte

Starting near the Plaza Nueva, this passage along the Darro River takes you to stunning views and lovely places. During an evening stroll you can find many bars and restaurants on your way and enjoy a vibrant nightlife.

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Carrera del Darro

Flamenco is a passionate, rhythmical dance drawing on folkloric music traditions from Southern Spain. Generally accompanied by special musical instruments, this is a vibrant form of art unique to the region. Numerous providers offer Flamenco experiences in all manner of locations. If you are in Sacramonte, make sure to catch a flamenco show at Zambra María la Canastera: performed in a tiny restored cave home laden with memorabilia. In the city centre, try El Tabanco for a reasonably priced Flamenco evening completed with wine and tapas. For a high end cultural experience, head to Casa del Arte.

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Mirador de San Nicolás

Mirador De San Nicolás is a lookout point with stunning views of the Alhambra, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and all of Granada. This is the perfect place to go and see one of the most beautiful sunsets.

Huerta De San Vicente

Huerta De San Vicente is the house where famous writer Federico García Lorca spent summers and wrote some of his best known works. The house is located 15 minutes by foot from the city centre.

Albayzín Neighbourhood

Nasrid Wall

Nasrid Wall is the 16th city perimeter wall which snakes through the Sacromonte district. A walk along this wall will provide a thorough exploration of the Sacromonte, including beautiful views of the Alhambra and the Albayzin.

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