Even though Granada may look relatively small with around 230,000 inhabitants, I know from personal experience that there is much to see there! Do not underestimate this amazing and magical city. A city with a mixture of the muslim and catholic religions.
In this post you will find about important and practical information about what you must see and visit if your are planning to come to Granada!
Tourism Office in Granada
(find further and detailed information on their website)
Address:
Cárcel Baja, 3
Phone +34 958 247 128
Mail: informacion@turgranada.es
Website: turgranada.es
The 13 Sightseeings
that you can’t miss in Granada.
1. The Alhambra.
The most iconic place in Granada and considered a UNESCO World Heritage momument. Get amazed by its garden, paintings, engraved walls and ceilings and all mysteries that still remain in this sacred place.
Bear in mind that the Alhambra is so huge, that you will need at least 2-3 hours for the visit. I strongly suggest to buy the tickets with anticipation as in summer (May-August) tickets are sold out very fast.
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2. Palacio de Carlos V. (Charles V Palace)
This palace, as it’s name suggests, was built by the emperor Carlos V (starting in 1527) as a luxurious residence for himself.
This palace is located inside The Alhambra and actually this specific area can be visited for free.
Inside this palace you will find in the ground floor the Alhambra’s Museum and in the first floor, temporal art expositions.
3. Abadía del Sacromonte.
This place started to be built in 1609, where sacred caves can be found among many other mysteries.
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Get more information about La Abadía de Sacromonte, clicking on this button:
4. Capilla Real (Royal Chapel).
This is another of the most impressive places to visit in Granada.
Here you will find the authentic tombs from the kings Fernando and Isabel “La Católica”, with their children Juana “La Loca” and Felipe.
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5. The Cathedral.
This Cathedral is one of the most impresive ones I’ve ever seen in Spain.
You will be impressed by its façade right off the bat.
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6. Monasterio de la Cartuja.
Without a doubt my favorite monastery so far and the most impressive I have ever seen.
You can’t miss it; you will be impressed.
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7. Calle Elvira (Calle de las Teterías).
This alley is very popular in Granada. You will immerse yourself immediately in the arabic culture. Flavours, scents, and colors.
By some people this placed is called “El Pequeño Marrakech” (“The Small Marrakech”).
This place is located exactly in Calle de la Calderería Nueva (Calderería Nueva Street).
8. Monasterio de San Jerónimo.
A monastery founded by the Catholic kings Fernando and Isabel in 1504 and a site with incredible hand-painted walls.
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9. Mercado de Artesanías.
A very popular spot as well where you can experience flavors, smells and artifacts from the arabic culture. (The best spot to buy souvenirs).
This flea market is located just behind the Cathedral and very close to the Royal Chapel.
10. Cementerio de San José (Cemetery).
The cemetery occupies around 110,000 square meters distributed in 19 courtyards and its history dates back to the 19th century.
Get to know the impressive mausoleums and the mystery of this site.
11. Mirador de San Nicolás.
The most famous place to have an increible view of Granada itself and its iconic monument, The Alhambra.
I strongly suggest to enjoy it best at sunset.
12. Hospital Real – Antigua Biblioteca de Granada. (Granada’s old Library).
This old library is found where the old Royal Hospital was.
Now, this library belongs to the University of Granada, however the visit is completely free and open to the public.
13. Cuevas de Flamenco de Sacromonte. (Sacromonte’s Flamenco Caves).
Experience the traditional “flamenco” dancing from Andalucía.
Enjoy this moment in an authentic cave.
The one that I personally recommend is called: “Venta El Gallo”
Check their website here:
EXTRA: Soportújar (“El Pueblo de las Brujas”). The Witch Town.
Suportújar is best know as the “Witch Town”. Discover them all over the town, a huge snake, an enormous spider or maybe visit the iconic house of Hansel and Gretel.
To better experience this place, definitely go in Halloween season (October 31st).
This town is around an hour away from Granada downtown.
Do you want to visit some of these iconic places for FREE?
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Explore these 5 places anytime (as long there is availability) completely for free. Just fill out your information as necessary on the website button below.
- Monasterio de San Jerónimo.
- Monasterio de la Cartuja
- Abadía del Sacromonte
- Royal Chapel (“Capilla Real”)
- Cathedral
Additional TIP: always arrive on time to your appointment and always bring with you your registered ID to identify yourself at the entrance of each site.
Get your tickets on the following button:
Eat/Drink
These are my most favorite bars/restaurants in Granada:
Bar
Memento Mori
A very peculiar bar and I’m sure it’s very different from what you’re used to see.
Bar/Café
Bohemian Jazz Bar
A very vintage bar, with a very relaxed atmosphere and great to spend time with your couple or friends who enjoy jazz.
Restaurant
El Balcón de San Nicolás
Enjoy a terrace with one of the best Granada’s views with the Alhambra in the background. At sunset, the view is even better.
Bar
Cafetería Alhambra
Enjoy a delicious hot chocolate and huge churros in one of the best churrerías in Granada.
Bar
Sala Premier Granada
Undoubtedly, the most epic bar in Granada. You can enjoy an atmosphere like in the Howarts train (“Harry Potter”), or feel at home at a Hobbit’s place (from the movie “The Lord of the Rings”).
Extra tip:
Do you want to eat the price-quality tapas in Granada?
Head over the street named “Gonzalo Gallas”. Along that street you will find different bars such as:
- Garden XXL
- El Peruano
- Native
- El Pesaor
- Bar Metrópolis
There, tapas are well served and cheap (they might not have the best taste, but they are quite acceptable in my experience).
IMPORTANT! Within the region of Andalucía, which includes the city of Granada, “tapas” refers to a small- or medium-sized appetizer (depends on the place) that usually comes FREE with any beverage.
This is what a pretty nice tapa looks like in Gonzalo Gallas at the bar-restaurant “El Peruano”:
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