Granada in 2 or 3 days
Your guide to visit Granada and the Alhambra in 2 or 3 days and everything you must see.
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Daily itinerary with the best places, spots and activities in the city.
Your guide to visit Granada and the Alhambra in 2 or 3 days and everything you must see.
It will soon be time to start preparing your 2 or 3 day trip to Granada. So start searching online for what you would like to see and do during your stay. We have written this guide with all our guided tour services so you do not miss a thing in the city during your weekend.
As you will see, this guide is organized by days and you can choose whatever you like best and combine the activities at your own convenience.
This day will focus on the most original and authentic experience of Granada. Let's begin with the Alhambra in Granada. After having spent half a day at the monument it is time to leave the map aside and give full rein to your senses: relax in an Arab bath at the hammam, enjoy the flamenco show or contemplate the city from the air.
If you like this idea, remember we have complete packages so you can avoid waisting time purchasing and booking in different websites. You will not have to worry about any aspect your trip: we will take care of everything.
We will start with the main attraction because we are sure you are really looking forward to it. The Alhambra in Granada is without a doubt the famous monument in the city.
The visit to the monument will last a few hours. The visit will last approximately 4 hours. This includes the transport time to and from the monument.
You can find the most important updated information on our website: How to get there, timetables, tips and rules... If you don't have time to plan your own trip remember that we are experts in guided tours of the Alhambra. Investigate our services available on the day of your visit. You will find what you need on our website. Remember to do so in advance
After the morning trip you will feel a bit tired and you may not feel like visiting more monuments for the day. Let your imagination and senses run free by having a relaxing Arab bath in a restored hammam. If you feel this is too boring for you and you still have some energy, don't worry because there is an alternative to this. Come to the airport and get on a plane that will take you to see the city from the air.
There is a complete package available you can purchase which also includes a ticket for the Alhambra, whether you want to go to the hammam or fly over the city
Have you ever heard of zambra? It is the traditional flamenco dance typical of Granada. Night time is the perfect moment to enjoy a good meal and a drink in a traditional cave in Sacromonte and let the flamenco dancing and signing run through your veins.
Book here your guided tour package to the Alhambra with the flamenco show. The option of booking to have an evening meal or a drink is also available.
After an intense first day, enjoy the city life. During this day you will explore the entire city.
Have a good breakfast because you are going to walk a lot. It is time to explore the most important streets in Granada. If you have a look at a map of the city, keep an eye out for Bulevar de Andaluces and begin your walk there towards the Center. Once you get to Fuente de los Reyes Católicos you can decide whether to walk towards Plaza Nueva, explore the streets of the Realejo district or walk towards Puerta Real through the shopping area in Granada.
We advise you to have a look at the list of the most famous monuments you would like to visit during this walk. You can check the location of the nearest monuments on our map.
The best time to go to a viewpoint in Granada is in the afternoon. If you are there at sunset you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the city and the Alhambra. If you decide to go to Mirador de San Nicolás or Mirador de San Cristobal you can visit the street with tea shops (Calle Calderería Nueva) and buy a souvenir, have some tea or taste Arab cakes.
After having walked all day, it is time for a well-deserved reward. Look for a bar that you like and have some delicious tapas for dinner. There is no need for us to recommend a place for partying after dinner. Granada is full of places to go to.
The Albaicín district is on the hillside and begins in Plaza Nueva and Carrera del Darro. Lose yourself in its narrow streets. You will find more than one magical spot here.
The Sacromonte district begins at the end of Paseo de los Tristes. The famous caves of Granada are here. Go up Cuesta del Chapiz and continue to the right. You will then begin to see these marvelous caves emerge in the distance. If you continue walking you will reach Sacromonte Abbey.
In this area you will find the best cármenes in Granada. Visit the one in Fundación Rodríguez Acosta or la Victoria, in Cuesta chapiz, nº22.
The bullring was inaugurated in 1928. It built in neo-Mudéjar style, which is representative of Granada. It has excellent transport links. You can also visit the inside and see fighting bulls.
This area is perfect for having dinner, tapas or a drink after your visit.
If you still have the energy to do more in Granada after all our suggestions, don't worry because there is a lot more you can do. These are some of our suggestions:
On the other side of Sierra Nevada, on the hillside facing the Mediterranean Sea, there are many villages in the region of Granada called the Alpujarra. These villages are the highest in Europe and here you can find a mixture of mountain, water and an intact Berber culture.
If you are interested in participating in a tour of the Alpujarra villages and getting to know the most Bohemian and traditional ones, contact us and we will organize it for you.
It is one of the largest interactive science museums in Europe. There is such a wide range of exhibitions and activities that you it may not even be possible to visit the entire museum in one day. In addition to the temporary and permanent exhibitions, you cannot miss the Planetarium and the recently inaugurated Biodomo.
On our website you can purchase a ticket which includes access to both the Parque de las Ciencias and the guided tour of the Alhambra. Click here for more information and book if you are interested in this package.
¿Did you know that Granada has a football team playing in the Spanish Premier League? Whether or not you are a football fan, or you have never been to a football match this is an opportunity you may not want to miss it. You can go to an exciting football match between two football teams in the Spanish Premier League (La Liga).
Next to the stadium you will also find the Palacio de Deportes, where sporting events concerts take place. Keep an eye out for future events by viewing our calendar.
Granada is also a place for those who like skiing and winter sports. Sierra Nevada is the largest ski resort in Europe. It also has many activities during both winter and summer.
You can spend the morning doing your favorite sport whether it be winter sport or any other activity. In the afternoon you can relax and visit Granada and the Alhambra.
If you want to know more about the Alhambra and if you wish to receive first-hand information, we invite you to get to know the monument on one of our guided tours. Travel with us through the history of all the parts of the Alhambra.