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Routes

Itineraries crafted to make the most of your visit.

🏛️ 1 day

Granada in 1 day

The essentials: Alhambra in the morning, tapas lunch, walk through the Albaicín and sunset at San Nicolás.

  • Full Alhambra
  • Tapas in the center
  • Albaicín at sunset
Plan this route: Granada in 1 day
🌅 2 days

Granada in 2 days

Day 1: Alhambra and historic center. Day 2: Albaicín, Sacromonte and a flamenco touch.

  • Cathedral & Royal Chapel
  • Sacromonte tablao
Plan this route: Granada in 2 days
👑 1 day

Granada & Alhambra in 1 day

Optimized for short-time visitors: Alhambra first thing and city center in the afternoon.

  • Nasrid Palaces 9 a.m.
  • Lunch in Plaza Nueva
Plan this route: Granada & Alhambra in 1 day
🏛️ 3-4 hours

Historic Granada walking route

From Plaza Nueva to the Cathedral, via Corral del Carbón and the Alcaicería.

  • Carrera del Darro
  • Cathedral & Royal Chapel
Plan this route: Historic Granada walking route
🎭 Afternoon

Albaicín & Sacromonte

Granada's most magical hillsides in a single afternoon, with views and flamenco.

  • San Nicolás viewpoint
  • Sacromonte caves
Plan this route: Albaicín & Sacromonte
📸 Half day

Viewpoints route

San Nicolás, San Cristóbal and San Miguel Alto: Granada's three unforgettable views.

  • Sunset at San Nicolás
  • Sierra Nevada panorama
Plan this route: Viewpoints route
👨‍👩‍👧 Full day

Family-friendly Granada

Science Park, walk along the Carrera del Darro, and ice cream stops downtown.

  • Science Park
  • Tourist train
Plan this route: Family-friendly Granada
💞 Evening

Romantic Granada

Dinner with a view, stroll along Carrera del Darro and night visit to the Alhambra.

  • Alhambra night visit
  • Paseo de los Tristes
Plan this route: Romantic Granada
🍷 Evening

Tapas route

In Granada tapas are free with every drink. Calle Navas, Elvira and Realejo.

  • Calle Navas
  • Calle Elvira
Plan this route: Tapas route
⛰️ Full day

Granada + Sierra Nevada escape

Morning in the mountains (ski or hike), afternoon-evening of tapas in the city.

  • Pico Veleta (summer)
  • Ski resort (winter)
Plan this route: Granada + Sierra Nevada escape
Beyond the city

Discover Loja, an inland gem of Granada

An hour from Granada, Loja surprises with its historic center, viewpoints, local gastronomy and natural routes in the heart of the province. A perfect stop on any Andalusian road trip.

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Make the most of your day

Short on time? A guided experience can help you make the most of the city.

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Plan your trip to Granada

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