The Alhambra, hillside Albaicín and tapas that come free with your drink.
Granada is dominated by the Alhambra, one of Europe’s great palaces, with the whitewashed Albaicín quarter and cave-house Sacromonte spread across the hills opposite. Add free tapas, flamenco and the Sierra Nevada on the skyline.
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Sabika Hill
A medieval palace-fortress of carved plaster, tiled courtyards and formal gardens.
Daily, timed entry; roughly 8:30–20:00 (shorter in winter)
Centro
A Renaissance cathedral beside the Royal Chapel, where the Catholic Monarchs are buried.
Daily, roughly 10:00–18:00; shorter on Sundays
Centro
A 14th-century Moorish merchants’ inn, one of the best-preserved in Spain, with a tiled horseshoe-arch entrance.
Open weekdays; courtyard access on request
Centro
A Renaissance monastery with a spectacular painted-and-gilded church, resting place of Gonzalo de Córdoba.
Daily; hours vary by season
Centro
A 14th-century Moorish merchants’ inn, one of the best-preserved in Spain, with a tiled horseshoe-arch entrance.
Open weekdays; courtyard access on request
Centro
A Renaissance monastery with a spectacular painted-and-gilded church, resting place of Gonzalo de Córdoba.
Daily; hours vary by season
Antequeruela
A hillside “carmen” estate with terraced gardens, ponds and peacocks, close to the Alhambra.
Open weekdays and some weekends; hours vary
Albaicín
A tiny, atmospheric 11th-century hammam with star-shaped skylights, one of the oldest Arab baths in Spain.
Tuesday–Saturday; closed Sundays and Mondays
A long-running tapas bar for fried seafood, with a free tapa served with every drink, as is Granada’s custom.
Known for: Fried fish, prawns
Under about £14 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
A historic bodega with barrels along the walls, a lively room and generous free tapas with each drink.
Known for: Cured meats, cheese, local wine
Under about £14 per person
Local favourite Good for Groups · Couples
A traditional restaurant and tapas bar open since the early 20th century, popular for local dishes.
Known for: Ham, fried aubergine, stews
About £14–30 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
A pastry shop since 1919 famous for pionono, small cylinders of syrup-soaked sponge from nearby Santa Fe.
Known for: Pionono
Under about £14 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Families
Granada · Highlights
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