The Moors made Granada the grandest city in Andalusia in the 14th century. Their magnificent Alhambra Palace remains one of Spain’s most popular monuments, keeping Granada firmly on the tourist trail. On the opposite hill to the Alhambra is the Albaicín, the oldest part of town, with narrow streets, Arab tearooms and great views, while back in the centre, the Capilla Real is the burial place of the Catholic Monarchs King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel.
Make the most of your time in Granada.
Hop on/of Mini Train City Tour – 1-day pass.
From £9 per person
Discover Granada at your own pace with the Granada City Train Hop-On, Hop-Of Tour. The tour allows you to discover the many attractions of this delightful city. You have the choice of a Hop-On, Hop Of train ticket, valid for 24 hours or a ticket for one single journey. This extensive tour covers all the highlights of the city in two great routes, one operating at day time and the other in the evening, your ticket is valid for both routes. The attractions covered include the Alhambra, the Albaicín district, the commercial city centre and the Realejo district. The two-wagon train features a panoramic roof, open deck in summer, and on-board audio guides in 12 languages.
RUNNING TIMES:
Alhambra Green Line Route: 16 Oct – 15 Mar: from 9:30am to 6:30pm. 16 Mar – 15 Oct: from 9:00am to 10:00pm. Frequency: Trains depart every 15-20 minutes.
City Centre Red Line Night Route: 01 Oct – 28 Feb: from 8:30pm to 11:00pm 01 Mar – 30 Sep: from 9:00pm to 12:00 (mid-night) Frequency: Trains depart every 30-35 minutes.
Flamenco Show & Drink.
From £38 per person
This venue ofers a “zambra”, a form of flamenco show that is danced in caves of the Sacromonte, the gipsy district, (where some people still live!). Gypsies of the same family dance, sing and play a visceral flamenco whose roots date back to the times of the Moorish wedding dances in Granada. An additional attraction is the gorgeous view from the caves: the Alhambra and the Generalife by night.
The Alhambra & Generalife Gardens.
From £80 per person
There are very few cities which have such a dense history so well reflected in the many monuments, in its appearance and in the atmosphere of its daily life. This tour ofers a visit to the Alhambra (13 – 15th Century), a fortified palatine city, built by the Nasrid Dynasty, which also includes its Alcazaba Citadel and the Palaces of “Los Leones” and “Comares”. The “Generalife”, a summer residence set in beautiful gardens. The so-called “Royal Room of Santo Domingo” built in the orchards of Almaxarra. The Palace of Alcazar Genil used by the Nasrid Queens. The Palace of Charles 5, designed in 1526 by Pedro Machuca in the heart of the Alhambra as a symbol of new power, in the most outstanding Renaissance work in Granada and possibly in Spain.
Duration of this tour 3 hrs. (depending on hotel location). Service Included:
Entrance to the Alhambra
Transportation by minibus from/to the hotel
Offcial Tourism Guide.