The first time I heard about Granada was through the Korean drama “Memories of the Alhambra,” which introduced me to this beautiful city.
Here is the travel guide:
Transport Card Purchase: There are specific machines at roadside parking areas for purchasing, which is more cost-effective than buying regular tickets (1.4 times). A new card requires an additional payment of 2 euros. The “joven” card (18-25 years old) costs only 5 euros, and the adult card is 10 euros, allowing 10 rides.
1⃣️ Alhambra Palace (Day and Night Tickets Available)
- Address 🚏: C. Real de la Alhambra, s/n, 18009 Granada
- October 15 – March 31:
- Day ticket: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- Night ticket: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- April 1 – October 14:
- Day ticket: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Night ticket: 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
- General ticket: around 14€ (recommended)
- Alcazaba Fortress + Generalife Palace + Gardens (Day): 7€
- Generalife Palace + Gardens (Night): 5€
- Nasrid Palace (Night): 8€
- Carlos V Palace and Arab Baths: Free
⚠️ It is advisable to purchase tickets online one or two months in advance; students have discounts. Tickets are personalized, and visitors need to carry their original ID (it is essential!). Entry time: Follow the time on the ticket; no need to queue up too early. It is recommended to arrive half an hour early because there is a visitor limit. My friend and I spent more than 4 hours strolling, taking breaks, and taking pictures. Although it was a bit tiring, it was truly worth it! I suggest purchasing morning tickets when there are fewer people, making it ideal for photography.
2⃣️ Granada Cathedral
- This cathedral took nearly 200 years to build and is one of the most outstanding works of Spanish Renaissance architecture. Highly recommended.
- Ticket 🎫: 5 euros (student discounts available)
- Hours ➡️ Monday to Friday: 10 am – 6:15 pm; Sunday: 3 pm – 6:15 pm
- Address 🚏: C. Gran Vía de Colón, 5, 18001 Granada
3⃣️ Basilica de San Juan de Dios
- This church is very magnificent, and entering the interior is a direct shock of dazzling decoration. Definitely worth a visit!
- Ticket 🎫: 7 euros (student discounts available)
- Hours ➡️ Monday to Friday: 10 am – 6:15 pm; Sunday: 11 am – 6:15 pm
- Address 🚏: C/ San Juan de Dios, 17, 18001 Granada
