Neighbourhoods
Albaicín
The old Moorish quarter — steep, white-washed, best Alhambra views.
Realejo
The former Jewish quarter, now quieter and residential.
Things to do
The Alhambra, booked months ahead
Tickets sell out — this is the one Spain sight worth planning your whole trip's dates around.
Free tapas bar-hopping
Granada still gives a free tapa with every drink — this is genuinely how to spend an evening here.
Mirador de San Nicolás at sunset
The classic Alhambra-with-Sierra-Nevada-backdrop photo, and it's still worth the hype.
Eating & drinking
Any bar on Calle Navas
A reliable tapas-crawl street, no research required.
Day trips
Local logistics
City-specific transport and safety notes — for country-wide context, see the Spain guide.
Hilly and best explored on foot slowly; buses handle the steepest Albaicín climbs if needed.
Very safe; standard caution about bags in crowded Alhambra queues.
Pacing & budget
Pacing: 2 days is enough if your Alhambra ticket is booked; add a day for the Sierra Nevada.
Budget: One of Spain's best-value cities — the free tapas culture meaningfully lowers food costs.
Visa, money, culture & transport for all of Spain
Currency, key phrases, getting around by train, and everything that applies to your whole trip — not just Granada.