Discover Granada 2026

The Moorish palace and fortress complex strictly limits daily visitor numbers to protect the intricate Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife gardens, which is why tickets are often sold out weeks in advance.

The former Moorish old town quarter, with narrow winding lanes and whitewashed houses, is UNESCO-protected together with the Alhambra and invites hours of exploring through history.

The famous viewpoint in the Albaicín offers the finest view of the Alhambra against the backdrop of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada, especially striking at sunset with live flamenco musicians nearby.

Granada is one of the few Spanish cities where a free tapa is automatically served with every drink ordered, a centuries-old tradition that has almost completely disappeared elsewhere in Spain.

Granada has its own airport with seasonal connections; alternatively the city is comfortably reached by train or bus from Málaga or Sevilla in around two to three hours.

The Moorish palace and fortress complex strictly limits daily visitor numbers to protect the intricate Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife gardens, which is why tickets are often sold out weeks in advance.

The former Moorish old town quarter, with narrow winding lanes and whitewashed houses, is UNESCO-protected together with the Alhambra and offers the finest view from the Mirador de San Nicolás.

Yes, Granada is one of the few Spanish cities where a free tapa is automatically served with every drink ordered, a centuries-old tradition rare elsewhere in Spain.