Are you going to visit the Alhambra in Granada? Here is some very detailed practical information on how to do it.
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How to get to the Alhambra
Bus: There are 2 bus lines that go to the Alhambra:
- Line C30: Centro-Alhambra. It leaves from Plaza Isabel la Católica and goes to the Generalife. This is the most direct and most common way to get to the Alhambra.
- Line C32: Albayzín-Alhambra. It departs from Plaza Nueva.
The journey takes about 10 minutes and costs €1.60.
You can find more information on the official Transportes Rober website.
Taxi:
This is the fastest but also the most expensive method. The journey takes about 5 minutes from the centre of Granada and costs about €8.
By car:
Access to the Alhambra is via the A-395 road called Ronda Sur. It is accessed from the Granada ring road (N-323 / A-44) following the signs to the Alhambra or the cemetery.
At the Serrallo tunnel, use the left lane and take exit 5A. At the roundabout turn left to go up Avda. de Santa María de la Alhambra and then along Camino Viejo del Cementerio until you see the sign for the Alhambra car park.
Leave your car in one of the 4 parking areas. The car park has a capacity of up to 600 vehicles and has a special area for buses and motor homes.
The price is fixed in both winter and summer and is 2.82€ per hour for cars and 4.65€ per hour for buses. The daily maximum is €19.25 for cars and €31.20 for buses (from 10 hours).
Bearing in mind that visiting the Alhambra at leisure takes between 3 and 4 hours, it is best to get around by public transport.
On foot:
This is what we recommend. It is not for everyone as, from Plaza Nueva, it is about 800 metres of constant ascent with a gradient of between 6 and 23%.
The climb is beautiful as it goes through the Alhambra forest.
You can take a wonderful guided tour to learn more about the history of the Alhambra:
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Timetables of the Alhambra
General daytime visit to the Alhambra:
From 1 April to 14 October:
Monday to Sunday: 08:30 to 20:00.
Ticket office opening hours: 08:00 to 20:00.
From 15 October to 31 March:
Monday to Sunday: from 8:30 to 18:30.
Ticket office opening hours: from 8:00 to 18:00.
Daytime visit to the Gardens:
From 1 April to 14 October:
Monday to Sunday: from 8:30 to 20:00.
Ticket office opening hours: from 8:00 to 20:00.
From 15 October to 31 March:
Monday to Sunday: from 8:30 am to 18:00.
Ticket office opening hours: from 08:00 to 18:00.
Night visit to Nasrid Palaces:
From 1 April to 14 October:
Tuesday to Saturday: 22:00 to 23:30.
Ticket office opening hours: 21:00 to 22:45.
From 15 October to 31 March:
Friday and Saturday: 20:00 to 21:30.
Ticket office opening hours: from 19:00 to 20:45.
Night visit to the Generalife Gardens and Palace:
From 1 April to 31 May
From Tuesday to Saturday: 22:00 to 23:30.
Ticket office opening hours: 21:00 to 22:45.
From 1 September to 14 October
Tuesday to Saturday: 22:00 to 23:30.
Ticket office hours: 21:00 to 22:45.
From 15 October to 14 November
Friday and Saturday: 20:00 to 21.30.
Ticket office hours: 19:00 to 20:45.
If you like privacy you can hire a private tour of the Alhambra with Civitatis:
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Important information:
- Access to the Nasrid Palaces must be made at the time indicated on the ticket.
- The last pass to the Nasrid Palaces will be one hour before the end of the visiting hours.
- You can buy your Alhambra tickets online.
- The Alhambra will be vacated from the closing time.
- The Alhambra is closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Alhambra Prices
General daytime visit:
General: 19,09€.
Children between 12 and 15 years old (when accompanied by their parents, relatives or legal guardians): 12,73€.
Children under 12 (when accompanied by their parents, relatives or legal guardians): Free.
EU citizens over 65 years old and holders of Tarjeta Andalucía Junta sixty-five: 12,73€.
Carnet Joven (Euro < 30 and Euro < 26): 12,73€.
Disabled (with more than 33% disability and on presentation of the supporting document): €12.73.
If you buy this type of ticket you can visit the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife.
Daytime visit to the gardens:
General: 10,61€.
Children between 12 and 15 years old (when accompanied by their parents, relatives or legal guardians): 7,42€.
Children under 12 (when accompanied by their parents, relatives or legal guardians): Free.
Youth Card (Euro < 30 and Euro < 26): 7,42€.
With this type of ticket you can visit the gardens, the Alcazaba and the Generalife.
Night visit to the Nasrid Palaces:
General: 10,61€.
Children under 12 years old (when accompanying their parents, relatives or legal guardians): Free.
Youth Card (Euro < 30 and Euro < 26): 7,42€.
With this ticket we can visit the Palace of Charles V, the Nasrid Palaces (Mexuar, Palace of Comares, Palace of the Lions and Corredor – Lindaraja) and the Justice Gate.
Night visit to the gardens and Generalife:
General: 7,42€.
Children under 12 (when accompanied by their parents, relatives or legal guardians): Free.
Youth Card (Euro < 30 and Euro < 26): 5,30€.
With this type of ticket you can access the Paseo de los Nogales del Generalife, the Jardines Nuevos or Jardines Bajos del Generalife and the Palacio del Generalife.
Important information:
Due to the high demand and the limited number of visitors per day, it is recommended that you purchase your tickets in advance.
You will only be able to enter the Nasrid Palaces at the times indicated on each ticket. If you do not enter during your assigned timetable, you will not be able to visit the Palaces.
Due to the large number of visitors, it is advisable to arrive at the monument in advance, especially at weekends and on public holidays.
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