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Things to do in Granada
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in March, April, May, October and November.
Things to do
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The Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces
Chiseled stucco, the Court of the Lions, and water gardens — book weeks in advance. On Wikipedia (in French)
Culture and historyMonument4 hr≈ €19best in the morning
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The Albaicín and the San Nicolás viewpoint
The winding old Arab quarter, and the Alhambra glowing red against the Sierra Nevada at sunset. On Wikipedia (in French)
Culture and historyViewpoint2 hr 30 minFreebest in the evening
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A free-tapas crawl
In Granada, every drink you order comes with its own plate, free of charge. On Wikipedia (in French)
FoodMarket2 hr 30 min≈ €15best in the evening
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A zambra in Sacromonte
Gypsy flamenco in a cave dug into the hillside. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyShow1 hr 30 min≈ €30best in the evening
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The Arab baths
Three pools, hot, warm and cold, beneath vaults pierced with stars. On Wikipedia (in French)
RelaxationRelaxation2 hr≈ €40best in the afternoon
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A hike in the Sierra Nevada
The national park forty minutes away: high-altitude trails in summer, skiing in winter. On Wikipedia (in French)
Adventure and sportsNature7 hrFreetakes the whole day
When to go
The most pleasant months in Granada: in March, April, May, October and November, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in March, where to go in April, where to go in May, where to go in October, where to go in November.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 °C / 57 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F | 8 |
| February | 15 °C / 59 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F | 7 |
| March ideal | 17 °C / 63 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F | 13 |
| April ideal | 22 °C / 72 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 6 |
| May ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 6 |
| June | 31 °C / 88 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F | 3 |
| July | 36 °C / 97 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | 0 |
| August | 36 °C / 97 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | 0 |
| September | 29 °C / 84 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 4 |
| October ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 10 |
| November ideal | 18 °C / 64 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | 5 |
| December | 14 °C / 57 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F | 6 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €40
- Mid-range
- €80
- Comfort
- €145
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Bus
- 130 kg
- Plane
- 510 kg
By coach rather than by plane: 380 kg less CO₂e per person (4 times less).
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Spain
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the right
Near Granada
- Málaga Spain, 89 km
- Córdoba Spain, 130 km
- Seville Spain, 210 km
- Tangier Morocco, 250 km
- Chefchaouen Morocco, 270 km
- Toledo Spain, 300 km