Good to know
- Tickets
- Book online in advance through the official site. Tickets often sell out and are issued in the visitor's name, so bring matching ID.
- Time needed
- Allow at least three hours for the main areas.
- Best time
- Visit in the morning to reduce waiting and heat exposure.
- Getting there
- Walk uphill from central Granada or take local bus C30 or C32.
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The Alhambra
How Alhambra fits into a day.- 8:30AlhambraGranada
- 12:00GeneralifeGranada
- 16:00Carrera del DarroGranada
- 17:00El BañueloGranada
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Alhambra questions
Do you need tickets in advance for the Alhambra?
Yes. Tickets often sell out days or weeks ahead. They are issued in the visitor's name and ID is checked at entry. The Nasrid Palaces have a fixed entry time.
How long does a visit to the Alhambra take?
Most visitors spend three to four hours inside the complex.
What is the easiest way to reach the Alhambra from Granada?
The site is a 20-minute uphill walk from the city center or a short bus ride.
