2 days in Granada: the Alhambra and the Albaicín

Day 1 · The Alhambra

Give the whole day to the Alhambra: the Nasrid Palaces at your booked time, the Renaissance Palace of Charles V and the gardens of the Generalife.

1. 1

   Alhambra

   Historic

   Nasrid palaces and gardens — book weeks ahead.

   Directions Tickets
2. 2

   Palace of the Nasrids

   Castle

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3. 3

   Palace of Charles V

   Palace

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4. 4

   Generalife

   Castle

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Day 2 · The city and the Albaicín

See the cathedral, wander through the Alcaicería silk market and the 11th-century Arab baths of El Bañuelo, then climb into the Albaicín for sunset over the Alhambra from the San Nicolás viewpoint.

1. 1

   Catedral de Granada

   Historic

   Renaissance cathedral beside the Royal Chapel.

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2. 2

   Alcaicería

   Attractions

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3. 3

   El Bañuelo

   Attractions

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4. 4

   Albaicín

   Historic

   The old Moorish quarter of steep, winding streets.

   Directions
5. 5

   Mirador de San Nicolás

   Hidden gems

   The classic Alhambra view, best at sunset.

   Directions

Good to know

• Book Alhambra tickets on the official website as early as you can — in spring and summer they sell out weeks ahead.
• The Nasrid Palaces ticket has a fixed time: arrive a little early, as late entries are not allowed.
• In many Granada bars a small tapa comes free with every drink.
• Small city minibuses climb to the Alhambra (C30) and the Albaicín (C31, C32) — useful on hot days.

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