✅ guided visit to the ALHAMBRA, in English, including tickets www.civitatis.com/en/granada/alhambra-generalife-tour/?aid=2167&cmp=YTENG ATTRACTIONS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: ► Alhambra: www.alhambra-patronato.es/ ► Capilla Real: capillarealgranada.com ► Casa Horno de Oro www.alhambra-patronato.es/descubrir/monumentos-andalusies/casa-horno-de-oro ► Casa de Zafra www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/agendaculturaldeandalucia/evento/casa-de-zafra-centro-de-interpretacion-del-albaicin ► Catedral: catedraldegranada.com/ ► El Bañuelo www.alhambra-patronato.es/descubrir/monumentos-andalusies/el-banuelo ► Palacio de Dar al-Horra www.alhambra-patronato.es/descubrir/monumentos-andalusies/palacio-de-dar-al-horra
Tony, all of your videos are great, but I think this is number UNO!! I was there October 2022…oh how I wish I had your video then. Now I must go back. Thanks so much and keep up the GREAT work.
Tony, thank you so much for your great videos. They are full of relevant information without the hype all too common to other TH-camrs. Also, your passionate approach provides a more in-depth and interesting presentation rather than the typical touristic content in other videos. Though I have previously visited many of the cities featured in your videos, I look forward to going back again, and to enjoy them even more as a result of your videos. Muchas gratias.
I have been living in Spain for a couple of years now. I first started watching your videos when I was going for my driver's test. You make great videos! I enjoy watching them.
Thank-you for another great vlog! We are from Australia & visiting Granada in September for a wedding. Having never been to Spain we’ve decided to do a road trip - Gibraltar, Ronda, Granada, Córdoba, Seville, Cadiz, Gibraltar- so your vlogs are a fabulous guide for us! Thank you so much for your driving & tourist details & tips they are much appreciated & have given us a lot more confidence!
Your travel tips were very helpful during my first trip to the south of Spain last November. I hope to return to Granada next year to spend more time. Gracias
Tony I don’t which of your videos to put this on but here is as good as any. I would like to thanks you for your wonderful videos they have been invaluable to planning our trip and it’s enjoyment. Thank you very much.
A beautiful city that attracts tourists from all over the world, and I am proud that this city was built by my Algerian ancestors Zirid dynasty (Taifa of Granada)
Hola Tony !😊 I hat the privilege of visiting the beautiful city of Granada years ago , and it was truly memorable. All the sites were really magical ! Thanks for sharing this video and bringing back fond memories. Till the next video ! 🙂👍
Love this vlog on Granada! Thank you 🙏 I was there a few years ago but my visit was way too short, too many things I didn’t get to see and do, and too many things I want to re-do…..I will make sure I alot enough time for my next visit to this beautiful city, hopefully it won’t be too far in the future 🙏 love south of Spain ❤
Exceptional video. IMO, the best among those who are showing Granada's most emblematic places. I will make use of your guidelines during coming summer; if fact, I did the same with your video from Cordoba :) Thank you for your great work and regards from Poland!
Hello, is it any place to eat near or in the Alhambra ? Your videos are very helpful and are the best on TH-cam! Going to Granada in one month. Thank you very much!
Thank you SO MUCH for your channel! I have already booked an extensive trip to Spain and Portugal this year, so I know which cities I'm staying in and I'm getting around by train, but I still need to work out what I'm doing (including day trips). Your videos are so clear and helpful. I was trying to puzzle my way through all of the information about different Alhambra tickets and how a visit works, and this particular video made things much clearer (and you included the places included in the "Dobla de Oro General" ticket as well). I now have much more confidence in how to spend my time in Granada (4 nights, phew!) and look forward to seeing more about other cities that I'm visiting.
Great to hear that! We have a video with our recommendation for the minimum number of days on the most important Spanish cities that might be help you with your trip preparation: th-cam.com/video/GkgrYc89s_o/w-d-xo.html
Hello Tony, we took your advise and are going to spend 3 nights and two full days in Granada (March 2024). We will arrive on Friday and depart on Monday morning to Barcelona . The question is wether the weekend is too busy and /or too many places are closed on Sunday , in which case , should we add another day to spend in Granada . At present we have 8 days in Malaga and can definitely change that. Thank you very much for your wonderful, educational and informative videos. Bobby
Hi Bobby. Most tourist attractions should open on Sunday but you could play it safe and book your visit to the Alhambra on that day. 8 days in Málaga sound like an awful lot so it might be wise to transfer another night to Granada. In our opinion, Granada has more content than Málaga. All the best!
When we were in Granada, we stayed at Pension Alfin, which was just 500 feet from the back gate of the Alhambra. It was beautiful. We can't wait to get back.
Hi Tony, I really appreciate your videos. You provide very clear and very organized advice. We are travelling this October to Andalusia and will have in total 8 days actual visits without including days we are travelling in and out. We will land in Malaga and fligh out from Seville. I saw your video on some dos and donts and now I am not sure if our initinerary is doable. We are thinking 1 day in Malaga, next 2 days in Ronda and Pueblos BLancos, then 2 nights in Granada, 1 full day in Cordoba and then 3 days in Seville. We are thinking to rent a car in Malaga. Also, I have a garlic alergy and not sure how challenging will that be. I would appreciate any advice. Again, thank you for such qualitative work you do!
Thanks, Liola! We intend to create a consultancy service to help with queries like yours, but so far it is at a planning stage. Nonetheless, have a look at this video th-cam.com/video/GkgrYc89s_o/w-d-xo.html on how many days we think you should dedicate to the most important cities in Spain.
I'll be going to Granada in late April, looking forward to this majestic city, thank you for the explanation. Have you been to Jaen? I will be spending two days there after Granada, seems like a lesser-know gem in Andalusia.
Hello Tony. At La Alhambra is the museum in the Palacio de Carlos V open everyday? and is it included in the ticket? One place I read that the museum is closed on Mondays. Could you let me know. Our plan takes us there on a Monday. Thank you. Love your videos - so informative and detailed
Hello! Love your video, wish to check why do we only get the Alhambra tickets from the official website? What happens if there are no more tickets for our only days there? :(
There have been endless problems with forged tickets, that's why our recommendation is to buy exclusively from the official website. We warned so many times about the importance of getting the tickets as soon as possible! Try buying the Granada Card, it might allow you to visit the Alhambra.
Hi Tony, thank you so much for your guide. It helps me prepare for my trip in end of May. I will be going to Granada on 30 May, which is on Corpus Christy. Is this holiday impacting transportation and shops opening hours?
Hello, Corpus Christi is a big thing in Granada, but we've never been in Granada during the date. Follow our advice, dedicate two full days to Granada (three nights) so the date won't have such a big impact on your trip.
Great advice, we are planning a trip in November for four nights, do you think that may be too long? We have already been to Cordoba, Seville and Malaga so can’t think of anywhere else to visit as we are travelling by train. Thank you for a great video again.
I am a new subscriber to your channel . Love your very informative videos. I want to visit Granada next year but want to stay in a really heavily decorated Mudejar Style Hotel with lots of Azulejos. Can you recommend any?
Hola Tony! I wanted to ask why you feel the Nasrid Palace portion of visiting the Alhambra should be left toward the end of the day? Would this be for all times of the year, including summer visits? Would it be busier to visit in the early morning from tour groups? I am trying to narrow down a ticket time and some people say early morning visit is better but others (like yourself) say crowds die down as the day goes on later, so would love your opinion on this. Mil gracias como siempre! ❤
Hello again. Our advice to leave the visit to the Nasrid Palaces at the end of the visit is not due to the amount of visitors or the light conditions but to the fact that they are the most extraordinary part of the complex. Better to leave the best for the end. Un abrazo.
Hi Tony, it appears that there is no audio guide offered at the official patronato website when buying the ticket to ALhambra. Do you think joining a guided tour would be useful ? I note that you are advising against buying tickets from other websites. Thanks for your advice. .
There is an audioguide you can book in advance: www.alhambra-patronato.es/en/visit/services/audioguides Or rent it on the spot once you get to the Alhambra. A guided tour will always add value to your visit, but the audioguide is quite good too.
Hello Tony & Cecilia, great, informative content as always. What month were you there? What month is best in your opinion to visit? Do you think 1 week is too long to stay? We do not want to be in a hurry & really want to explore the city. Thank you.
Thank you. We've been several times to Granada, the most recent was in February. One week might be too much time, five nights (four days) would be perfect for a quiet exploration of the city.
I am always nervous about getting on buses because of the different ways to pay. Does the bus up to Alhambra Palace accept cash or cards or contactless? Or is there a special prepaid card like Andante in Porto or Navagante in Lisbon?
Thanks for the video. The Alhambra ticket purchase web site shows it's fully booked for the time we're visiting. So, is there any other alternative? You say that there are lots of scam sites, so I'm wary... Are there tickets to buy from the ticket office on the day of our visit? Thanks.
We have insisted so much on the importance of securing the Alhambra tickets ASAP th-cam.com/users/shortsGzLMbzu8IDE?si=n2Sql00KKzRbYaBK Try to buy the Dobla de Oro General ticket at the official website. If that fails, try to purchase the Granada Card. Do not buy tickets for third-party sites.
Hello Tony, Following your recommendation we are going to spend 5 days in Malaga and 5 days in Granada (then 10 days in Barcelona and 6 in Madrid). Wondering if the city as a whole is open on Sundays and if Alhambra is usually very busy on Sunday (considering we’ll be there in March). Also would like to take a tapas food tour, any recommended companies? Trying to optimize our stay in Granada and are looking forward to our visit. Thank you as always for the great advise
Hi Bobby, most shops (except for those catering for tourists) will close on Sunday, as well as local food markets. For tourist attractions, is just another day. As the number of visitors inside the Alhambra is limited, the day of the week doesn't make a big difference. But please do follow our advice here: th-cam.com/users/shortsGzLMbzu8IDE?si=n2Sql00KKzRbYaBK No specific recommendation we can share for tapas food our. All the best!
When purchasing tickets for the Alhambra, should we get the Alhambra General Complete visit or the Dobla de Oro General (Alhambra + Andalusi monuments) (Albaicin)? We will be there for 3 days/4 nights.
As you will have seen on the video, those are the two tickets we recommend. The choice is up to yours but given that you will have time to explore the Albaicín neighborhood, we would go for the Dobla de Oro General.
Hi Tony, thanks for the video, loads of good tips & advise. I have two quick questions; 1) what is the different between the Alhambra General and the Dobla De Oro General? We planned a full day and would like to cover all including the Nasrid and Alcazaba, understand tha Nasrid time of visit must be specified. 2) is the ticket good for one day or multiple days? can we come back to say Alcazaba or Generalife on the next day using the same ticket? Appreciate your reply.
Hello there! Your questions: 1) The Dobla de Oro General includes entry to Alhambra and access to a series of monuments in the Albaicín neighborhood. You will only be able to visit if you dedicate enough time to Granada - we recommend a minimum of three nights in the city. 2) the ticket of the Alhambra is valid for just the date stated on it. All the best.
Great video!! I'll be going to Granada from Seville, what is the best way to get there, bus or train? I see the travel time is almost the same, but by bus is a lot cheaper, do you have a recommendation? Is Alsa a good company?
Tony, do you recommend the Granada city card or the one offered by the Archdiocese? We will be in Granada in June, 2024 for 2 full days and two nights. Thanks
Hi, the Granada Card is good for those who are going to be in Granada more than two days, as you will need plenty of time to justify the investment. As for the archdiocese, only if you are planning to visit the monuments included.
Question: why are there no train trips from Madrid to Granada for Oct 2023 on the websites: Renfe, Trainline, etc? Do we need to check the websites daily for when it's available? Can we buy the ticket the day of travel? (Oct 19, in this case) Thank you so much.
We are not in Granada to be able to clarify those comments first-hand, but from the info published at the official tourism website, you can enter the building to see the entrance hall, for free. We have seen photos published recently that show the mihrab.
SCAM ALERT! I am going to be visiting granada in two weeks. I purchased tickets for the Alhambra from a link that says Official and the website looks extremely professional with no indication that it is a different company. I purchased the tickets for 85$ each and now that I see the real website I am really frustrated that I was 140$ extra. I am usually really good at spotting these things! That is so much money. Now the time slots on the official page are all booked up so if I could even get a refund I would miss out on seeing the Alhambra. The tick site was through My top tours and I didn't know that until I recieved the email confirmation. I hope the tickets are at least real and I get to see the site.
Really sorry you felt for a scam that is becoming more common every day. We published a video on exactly the same scam but applied to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona: th-cam.com/video/puD7LKTiplA/w-d-xo.html Hope your tickets will be legit, in the case of resellers of Alhambra tickets, there is the additional risk of the tickets not being accepted at the entrance. All tickets must have the name of the person who purchased them written on them.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal I saw your video about Sagrada Familia and my ticket they are ok. I am usually really cautious as I have traveled quite a bit. I just could not believe how authentic this website looked! I contacted the Alhambra and they let me know the tour company does sell real tickets. I have also written to the tour company and they are making sure I have tickets set aside. I have learned! Your videos are so informative and I cannot wait to visit your beautiful country!
That is news to us and the Capilla Real website doesn't inform about it. Entrance to the Capilla Real is done through the Lonja de Mercaderes, and they are selling tickets as usual.
Hi, Tony, thank you for your video! We have a family trip plan for October this year, if we are driving from Ronda by rental car, where should be park in Granda for the day? Can we park at the Alhambra visitors parking area? we are planing to visit Granada on two separate days. Gracias!
Hi Claudia, there is a parking lot at the Alhambra (paid), only interesting if you are visiting the Alhambra. Bear in mind you cannot drive your car through the centre of Granada or you'll be fined. There are parking lots outside the centre. We don't understand why you don't stay in Granada. The time it takes to go and return to Ronda is a huge waste of your holiday time.
Thank you so much for your advice on parking. Our family rented a large Villa in near Ronda and will be there for 2 weeks and plan to do day trips in Andalusia and also visit Tangier. @@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
That's a good question for which we don't have a clear answer. Almería wouldn't be our choice. Probably the region of the Alpujarras, which we haven't explored yet. Or, depending on the time of the year, Sierra Nevada near Granada.
Hi Tony! Is there some kind of holiday going on in Granada on May 30th? I went to book tickets at the Catedral de Granada and Capilla Real and they were blacked out. I’m wondering if other attractions may be affected too? Thanks!
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal ah! That makes sense! Good thing I have another day there! Our first day will be packed with Alhambra in the morning and Catedral de Granada & Capilla Real in the afternoon! 🏃🏼♀️…🏃🏼♀️➡️ haha! We’ll be running around! I’m also glad some restaurants remained open! 😅 phew!
Hi Tony, thanks for the granada guide. I'd like to ask your advice from sevilla to granada is it better travel by train or bus? I found train ticket is not cheap, book 2 months ahead cost eur 47,2 and same price different time. Is this normal price? I checked alsa bus cost about eur 30,67. I have never taken long distance bus in spain, not sure if it's reliable. Thanks a lot.
Hi Millie, either option is valid, choose the one that offers you better travel times and suits better your budget. Alsa buses are reliable. All the best.
The public transport card is called CREDIBUS. We understand payment with credit cards has been implemented on Granada buses, but haven't tried it ourselves.
Amazig y Granada se funden aquí en una asociación indisoluble para el resto de la Historia. En efecto, la Granada actual no se concebiría de la misma forma sin la impronta de los ziríes. La llegada de estos beréberes ṣinhāŷa a Ilbīra y su decisión de trasladar la capital del emirato, entonces en ciernes, a la actual Granada tienen unas consecuencias indelebles. En el 1013, Granada se convierte por primera vez en una ciudad islámica y además capital de una formación política independiente: la taifa zirí. A partir de ahí experimentará un desarrollo vertiginoso alcanzando unos límites próximos al de su máximo apogeo medieval y moderno. A los ziríes Granada les debe un legado monumental de gran originalidad que jalona el paisaje urbano (Torre alminar de San José, la coracha con la Bāb al-Difāf, Distrito de Albaicín, el Bañuelo…) y periurbano, con las redes de acequias. Incluso, la decisión de establecer una primera Alhambra que, en forma de castillo, marcaría las pautas a seguir dos siglos más tarde por los nazaríes.
the night visit doesnt worth it?? what are you saying man?? it is really worth ...especially in summer... it is strongly recomended... a granadian dixit...
In our opinion, and that of some our art specialist colleagues (who initially cautioned us against the nocturnal sojourn), in its current disposition, the night visit epitomizes an absolute squandering of resources, featuring a lighting project devoid of merit and an array of constraints that transmute the visitation into a suboptimal odyssey. There exist myriad genuinely splendid nocturnal excursions to architectural marvels in Spain; however, the Alhambra does not lay claim to such distinction.
Obviously you have been missinformed... totally wrong judgement... in the old times of the moors used bonfires to iluminate the palaces... the sightings are out of this world... obviously who ever adviced you do not know what theyvprevent you to experienced... but?? you are free to miss the wonders of our Alhambra... your loss... next time ask someone who knows what is talking about... of course, always in my opinion... as a native of the city of Granada... cheers... you are welcome
The Alhambra is overrated and underwhelming, not worth your time! Stupid demands of seeing your passports Upon ticket purchases and exit! Food in the cafes in the compound is atrocious!
✅ guided visit to the ALHAMBRA, in English, including tickets www.civitatis.com/en/granada/alhambra-generalife-tour/?aid=2167&cmp=YTENG
ATTRACTIONS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:
► Alhambra: www.alhambra-patronato.es/
► Capilla Real: capillarealgranada.com
► Casa Horno de Oro www.alhambra-patronato.es/descubrir/monumentos-andalusies/casa-horno-de-oro
► Casa de Zafra www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/agendaculturaldeandalucia/evento/casa-de-zafra-centro-de-interpretacion-del-albaicin
► Catedral: catedraldegranada.com/
► El Bañuelo www.alhambra-patronato.es/descubrir/monumentos-andalusies/el-banuelo
► Palacio de Dar al-Horra www.alhambra-patronato.es/descubrir/monumentos-andalusies/palacio-de-dar-al-horra
Tony, all of your videos are great, but I think this is number UNO!! I was there October 2022…oh how I wish I had your video then. Now I must go back. Thanks so much and keep up the GREAT work.
Always good to have a reason to return to a place you liked!
Tony, thank you so much for your great videos. They are full of relevant information without the hype all too common to other TH-camrs. Also, your passionate approach provides a more in-depth and interesting presentation rather than the typical touristic content in other videos.
Though I have previously visited many of the cities featured in your videos, I look forward to going back again, and to enjoy them even more as a result of your videos. Muchas gratias.
Hi Barry, many thanks for your kind words and your appreciation of our work. All the best!
This is without doubt the most complete and informative guide to Granada and the Alhambra in one video - thank you so much 🥰
Our pleasure, Anthony!
Thank you..your videos are extremely helpful
Delighted to hear that!
Excellent commentary and really useful to the self-guided traveller. Remarkably free from tourist trap nonsense. Great job on video and narration.
Thanks for your kind words, Bruce. All we do has just the one goal, being helpful.
1:03 Incredible city in another fantastic video: very informative and objective. Image and content curation with unique competence and quality 👏
Thanks so much, Yara.
Your guys videos are the best!
Thanks for that!
I have been living in Spain for a couple of years now. I first started watching your videos when I was going for my driver's test. You make great videos! I enjoy watching them.
Delighted to hear that!
Thank you so much for the information! I studied in Granada 18 years ago, and I am ecstatic to return!
Hope you can make it back to Granada soon!
Thank-you for another great vlog!
We are from Australia & visiting Granada in September for a wedding. Having never been to Spain we’ve decided to do a road trip - Gibraltar, Ronda, Granada, Córdoba, Seville, Cadiz, Gibraltar- so your vlogs are a fabulous guide for us!
Thank you so much for your driving & tourist details & tips they are much appreciated & have given us a lot more confidence!
Thank you, Christine, delighted to hear we've been helpful. Have a superb road trip!
Your travel tips were very helpful during my first trip to the south of Spain last November. I hope to return to Granada next year to spend more time. Gracias
Delighted to hear that!
Tony I don’t which of your videos to put this on but here is as good as any. I would like to thanks you for your wonderful videos they have been invaluable to planning our trip and it’s enjoyment. Thank you very much.
Delighted to hear that, George. Hope you'll have a superb trip!
A beautiful city that attracts tourists from all over the world, and I am proud that this city was built by my Algerian ancestors Zirid dynasty (Taifa of Granada)
Fantastic video Tony just like all of your other ones. Looking forward to our first visit to Spain in August from Australia.
Hope you'll have a superb time in Spain, Max!
Hola Tony !😊 I hat the privilege of visiting the beautiful city of Granada years ago , and it was truly memorable. All the sites were really magical ! Thanks for sharing this video and bringing back fond memories. Till the next video ! 🙂👍
Glad to bring back fond memories.
The founder Zawi ibn Ziri was from the Zirid dynasty (present-day Algeria)
On my way to Granada soon! Thank you for the video Tony! We need "Where to Eat in Granda" video 😁
That will take a while, we need to return to Granada! Have a great trip. We assume you've already bought your Alhambra tickets.
Love this vlog on Granada! Thank you 🙏 I was there a few years ago but my visit was way too short, too many things I didn’t get to see and do, and too many things I want to re-do…..I will make sure I alot enough time for my next visit to this beautiful city, hopefully it won’t be too far in the future 🙏 love south of Spain ❤
Hope you can return to Granada soon!
Thank you very much Tony for your great advise, informative videos and very prompt replies.
Bobby
That's very kind of you, Bobby.
I’ve watched a good handful of videos about touring Granada, and personally this one’s the best.
Delighted to hear that, Choi.
Exceptional video. IMO, the best among those who are showing Granada's most emblematic places. I will make use of your guidelines during coming summer; if fact, I did the same with your video from Cordoba :) Thank you for your great work and regards from Poland!
Glad to hear that, Jacek, hope you will have as good a time in Granada as you did in Córdoba. All the best to 🇵🇱!
Hello, is it any place to eat near or in the Alhambra ?
Your videos are very helpful and are the best on TH-cam! Going to Granada in one month. Thank you very much!
Hi, there are a few places around the complex, nothing extraordinary.
Your video is extremely helpful. Thanks a lot for your effort.
Delighted to hear that!
Briliant video, thank you so much!
Our pleasure!
Great video!! A lot of great information! We appreciate you!!
And we appreciate your kind words, Marion!
Thank you SO MUCH for your channel! I have already booked an extensive trip to Spain and Portugal this year, so I know which cities I'm staying in and I'm getting around by train, but I still need to work out what I'm doing (including day trips). Your videos are so clear and helpful. I was trying to puzzle my way through all of the information about different Alhambra tickets and how a visit works, and this particular video made things much clearer (and you included the places included in the "Dobla de Oro General" ticket as well). I now have much more confidence in how to spend my time in Granada (4 nights, phew!) and look forward to seeing more about other cities that I'm visiting.
Great to hear that! We have a video with our recommendation for the minimum number of days on the most important Spanish cities that might be help you with your trip preparation: th-cam.com/video/GkgrYc89s_o/w-d-xo.html
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal I'm meeting your targets! And it helps with some of the day trips I'm thinking about too.
Hello Tony, we took your advise and are going to spend 3 nights and two full days in Granada (March 2024). We will arrive on Friday and depart on Monday morning to Barcelona . The question is wether the weekend is too busy and /or too many places are closed on Sunday , in which case , should we add another day to spend in Granada . At present we have 8 days in Malaga and can definitely change that.
Thank you very much for your wonderful, educational and informative videos.
Bobby
Hi Bobby. Most tourist attractions should open on Sunday but you could play it safe and book your visit to the Alhambra on that day. 8 days in Málaga sound like an awful lot so it might be wise to transfer another night to Granada. In our opinion, Granada has more content than Málaga. All the best!
We will do that! Thank you very much
Thank you! Great video!
Thanks to you, Francine!
When we were in Granada, we stayed at Pension Alfin, which was just 500 feet from the back gate of the Alhambra. It was beautiful. We can't wait to get back.
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Amo Granada!
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Thank you Tony!
Any time!
Great video!thanks ❤
Any time!
Hi Tony, I really appreciate your videos. You provide very clear and very organized advice. We are travelling this October to Andalusia and will have in total 8 days actual visits without including days we are travelling in and out. We will land in Malaga and fligh out from Seville. I saw your video on some dos and donts and now I am not sure if our initinerary is doable. We are thinking 1 day in Malaga, next 2 days in Ronda and Pueblos BLancos, then 2 nights in Granada, 1 full day in Cordoba and then 3 days in Seville. We are thinking to rent a car in Malaga.
Also, I have a garlic alergy and not sure how challenging will that be. I would appreciate any advice. Again, thank you for such qualitative work you do!
Thanks, Liola! We intend to create a consultancy service to help with queries like yours, but so far it is at a planning stage. Nonetheless, have a look at this video th-cam.com/video/GkgrYc89s_o/w-d-xo.html on how many days we think you should dedicate to the most important cities in Spain.
I'll be going to Granada in late April, looking forward to this majestic city, thank you for the explanation. Have you been to Jaen? I will be spending two days there after Granada, seems like a lesser-know gem in Andalusia.
Haven't been to Jaén, Ubeda or Baeza yet, they are on our wish list.
Great video!!!
Thank you!
Habe gesehen und ich habe mich i die Stadt verliebt!
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Hello Tony. At La Alhambra is the museum in the Palacio de Carlos V open everyday? and is it included in the ticket? One place I read that the museum is closed on Mondays. Could you let me know. Our plan takes us there on a Monday. Thank you. Love your videos - so informative and detailed
Hi, the Palacio is opened and is free with the ticket. The Museo de la Alhambra, within the palace, is closed on Mondays. All the best to you.
I was there last week. It is awsome. Does not look like US.
Hello Tony, Thankyou for the very informative video. We will be travelling in later April. Would time of day would you recommend visiting?
Hello! We recommend two full days in Granada, so you will be visiting it morning, afternoon and evening.
Hello! Love your video, wish to check why do we only get the Alhambra tickets from the official website? What happens if there are no more tickets for our only days there? :(
There have been endless problems with forged tickets, that's why our recommendation is to buy exclusively from the official website. We warned so many times about the importance of getting the tickets as soon as possible! Try buying the Granada Card, it might allow you to visit the Alhambra.
Hi Tony, thank you so much for your guide. It helps me prepare for my trip in end of May. I will be going to Granada on 30 May, which is on Corpus Christy. Is this holiday impacting transportation and shops opening hours?
Hello, Corpus Christi is a big thing in Granada, but we've never been in Granada during the date. Follow our advice, dedicate two full days to Granada (three nights) so the date won't have such a big impact on your trip.
Great advice, we are planning a trip in November for four nights, do you think that may be too long? We have already been to Cordoba, Seville and Malaga so can’t think of anywhere else to visit as we are travelling by train. Thank you for a great video again.
Thank you. We advise a minimum of three nights in Granada. Four nights will allow for a beautiful stay in the city. All the best!
I am a new subscriber to your channel . Love your very informative videos. I want to visit Granada next year but want to stay in a really heavily decorated Mudejar Style Hotel with lots of Azulejos. Can you recommend any?
Hi Steven, be very welcome to the channel. We don't know of any hotel that meets your criteria.
Hola Tony!
I wanted to ask why you feel the Nasrid Palace portion of visiting the Alhambra should be left toward the end of the day? Would this be for all times of the year, including summer visits?
Would it be busier to visit in the early morning from tour groups?
I am trying to narrow down a ticket time and some people say early morning visit is better but others (like yourself) say crowds die down as the day goes on later, so would love your opinion on this.
Mil gracias como siempre! ❤
Hello again. Our advice to leave the visit to the Nasrid Palaces at the end of the visit is not due to the amount of visitors or the light conditions but to the fact that they are the most extraordinary part of the complex. Better to leave the best for the end. Un abrazo.
Hi Tony, it appears that there is no audio guide offered at the official patronato website when buying the ticket to ALhambra. Do you think joining a guided tour would be useful ? I note that you are advising against buying tickets from other websites. Thanks for your advice. .
There is an audioguide you can book in advance: www.alhambra-patronato.es/en/visit/services/audioguides Or rent it on the spot once you get to the Alhambra. A guided tour will always add value to your visit, but the audioguide is quite good too.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thanks Tony
Hello Tony & Cecilia, great, informative content as always. What month were you there? What month is best in your opinion to visit? Do you think 1 week is too long to stay? We do not want to be in a hurry & really want to explore the city. Thank you.
Thank you. We've been several times to Granada, the most recent was in February. One week might be too much time, five nights (four days) would be perfect for a quiet exploration of the city.
Thank you once again. My husband & I learn a lot from you.😊
I am always nervous about getting on buses because of the different ways to pay. Does the bus up to Alhambra Palace accept cash or cards or contactless? Or is there a special prepaid card like Andante in Porto or Navagante in Lisbon?
There is a pre-paid card in Granada, but if you are going to take just the one or two buses, it's not worth getting it. Pay the driver with cash.
Thanks for the video. The Alhambra ticket purchase web site shows it's fully booked for the time we're visiting. So, is there any other alternative? You say that there are lots of scam sites, so I'm wary... Are there tickets to buy from the ticket office on the day of our visit? Thanks.
We have insisted so much on the importance of securing the Alhambra tickets ASAP th-cam.com/users/shortsGzLMbzu8IDE?si=n2Sql00KKzRbYaBK Try to buy the Dobla de Oro General ticket at the official website. If that fails, try to purchase the Granada Card. Do not buy tickets for third-party sites.
Hello Tony,
Following your recommendation we are going to spend 5 days in Malaga and 5 days in Granada (then 10 days in Barcelona and 6 in Madrid).
Wondering if the city as a whole is open on Sundays and if Alhambra is usually very busy on Sunday (considering we’ll be there in March).
Also would like to take a tapas food tour, any recommended companies?
Trying to optimize our stay in Granada and are looking forward to our visit.
Thank you as always for the great advise
Hi Bobby, most shops (except for those catering for tourists) will close on Sunday, as well as local food markets. For tourist attractions, is just another day. As the number of visitors inside the Alhambra is limited, the day of the week doesn't make a big difference. But please do follow our advice here: th-cam.com/users/shortsGzLMbzu8IDE?si=n2Sql00KKzRbYaBK No specific recommendation we can share for tapas food our. All the best!
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you very much Tony !
When purchasing tickets for the Alhambra, should we get the Alhambra General
Complete visit or the Dobla de Oro General
(Alhambra + Andalusi monuments) (Albaicin)? We will be there for 3 days/4 nights.
As you will have seen on the video, those are the two tickets we recommend. The choice is up to yours but given that you will have time to explore the Albaicín neighborhood, we would go for the Dobla de Oro General.
Hi Tony, thanks for the video, loads of good tips & advise. I have two quick questions; 1) what is the different between the Alhambra General and the Dobla De Oro General? We planned a full day and would like to cover all including the Nasrid and Alcazaba, understand tha Nasrid time of visit must be specified. 2) is the ticket good for one day or multiple days? can we come back to say Alcazaba or Generalife on the next day using the same ticket? Appreciate your reply.
Hello there! Your questions:
1) The Dobla de Oro General includes entry to Alhambra and access to a series of monuments in the Albaicín neighborhood. You will only be able to visit if you dedicate enough time to Granada - we recommend a minimum of three nights in the city.
2) the ticket of the Alhambra is valid for just the date stated on it.
All the best.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you so much
Great video!! I'll be going to Granada from Seville, what is the best way to get there, bus or train? I see the travel time is almost the same, but by bus is a lot cheaper, do you have a recommendation? Is Alsa a good company?
Both alternatives are fine, as you have discovered, they offer similar travel times. Alsa is one of the largest bus companies in Spain.
Hola Tony, que tal? I was wondering why are the accommodations so expensive in Grenada compared to Seville or Madrid?
Hola. Could it be related to the specific date of your trip?
Tony, do you recommend the Granada city card or the one offered by the Archdiocese? We will be in Granada in June, 2024 for 2 full days and two nights. Thanks
Hi, the Granada Card is good for those who are going to be in Granada more than two days, as you will need plenty of time to justify the investment. As for the archdiocese, only if you are planning to visit the monuments included.
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Question: why are there no train trips from Madrid to Granada for Oct 2023 on the websites: Renfe, Trainline, etc? Do we need to check the websites daily for when it's available? Can we buy the ticket the day of travel? (Oct 19, in this case) Thank you so much.
Check out this short video th-cam.com/users/shortswmKDTtNRV8c As for the advance purchase of the tickets, see th-cam.com/video/QYvUn-sJxZ4/w-d-xo.html
Hi Tony, I read comments saying we can no longer go inside the La Madraza to view the beautiful dome ? Is this correct ?
We are not in Granada to be able to clarify those comments first-hand, but from the info published at the official tourism website, you can enter the building to see the entrance hall, for free. We have seen photos published recently that show the mihrab.
Thanks Tony
advice going from seville to granada by train; looked on renfe site and doesn't show available train times for May 2024? too early?
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SCAM ALERT! I am going to be visiting granada in two weeks. I purchased tickets for the Alhambra from a link that says Official and the website looks extremely professional with no indication that it is a different company. I purchased the tickets for 85$ each and now that I see the real website I am really frustrated that I was 140$ extra. I am usually really good at spotting these things! That is so much money. Now the time slots on the official page are all booked up so if I could even get a refund I would miss out on seeing the Alhambra. The tick site was through My top tours and I didn't know that until I recieved the email confirmation. I hope the tickets are at least real and I get to see the site.
Really sorry you felt for a scam that is becoming more common every day. We published a video on exactly the same scam but applied to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona: th-cam.com/video/puD7LKTiplA/w-d-xo.html Hope your tickets will be legit, in the case of resellers of Alhambra tickets, there is the additional risk of the tickets not being accepted at the entrance. All tickets must have the name of the person who purchased them written on them.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal I saw your video about Sagrada Familia and my ticket they are ok. I am usually really cautious as I have traveled quite a bit. I just could not believe how authentic this website looked! I contacted the Alhambra and they let me know the tour company does sell real tickets. I have also written to the tour company and they are making sure I have tickets set aside. I have learned! Your videos are so informative and I cannot wait to visit your beautiful country!
@@lb3659 hope you'll have a wonderful time in the Alhambra in spite of the ticket scam. All the best!
The lomas de mercaderes is closed at the moment I don’t know for how long.
That is news to us and the Capilla Real website doesn't inform about it. Entrance to the Capilla Real is done through the Lonja de Mercaderes, and they are selling tickets as usual.
Hi, Tony, thank you for your video! We have a family trip plan for October this year, if we are driving from Ronda by rental car, where should be park in Granda for the day? Can we park at the Alhambra visitors parking area? we are planing to visit Granada on two separate days. Gracias!
Hi Claudia, there is a parking lot at the Alhambra (paid), only interesting if you are visiting the Alhambra. Bear in mind you cannot drive your car through the centre of Granada or you'll be fined. There are parking lots outside the centre. We don't understand why you don't stay in Granada. The time it takes to go and return to Ronda is a huge waste of your holiday time.
Thank you so much for your advice on parking. Our family rented a large Villa in near Ronda and will be there for 2 weeks and plan to do day trips in Andalusia and also visit Tangier. @@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
One more question; could you recommend a day trip from Granada ? Would Almeria be an interesting trip?
Thank you
That's a good question for which we don't have a clear answer. Almería wouldn't be our choice. Probably the region of the Alpujarras, which we haven't explored yet. Or, depending on the time of the year, Sierra Nevada near Granada.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you for your reply, we will be there in March so maybe the mountains won’t be easily accessible.
@@BobbyAltschuler it's impossible to tell so far in advance, but the presence of snow in the mountains is diminishing, year after year.
Hi Tony! Is there some kind of holiday going on in Granada on May 30th? I went to book tickets at the Catedral de Granada and Capilla Real and they were blacked out. I’m wondering if other attractions may be affected too? Thanks!
Hi, it's Corpus Christi. There might be some religious celebrations in the Cathedral and Capilla Real.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal ah! That makes sense! Good thing I have another day there! Our first day will be packed with Alhambra in the morning and Catedral de Granada & Capilla Real in the afternoon! 🏃🏼♀️…🏃🏼♀️➡️ haha! We’ll be running around! I’m also glad some restaurants remained open! 😅 phew!
Hi Tony, thanks for the granada guide. I'd like to ask your advice from sevilla to granada is it better travel by train or bus? I found train ticket is not cheap, book 2 months ahead cost eur 47,2 and same price different time. Is this normal price? I checked alsa bus cost about eur 30,67. I have never taken long distance bus in spain, not sure if it's reliable. Thanks a lot.
Hi Millie, either option is valid, choose the one that offers you better travel times and suits better your budget. Alsa buses are reliable. All the best.
Hi Tony may I know how many hours do you recommend to allocate for alhambra visit? The tickets recommended to buy is it Alhambra General?
Anything between 3 and 5 hours. Buy either the Alhambra General or the Dobla de Oro General.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thanks for the recommendation 😀
How much is the ticket to visit Al hambra?
Depends on the ticket you buy, see here tickets.alhambra-patronato.es/en/
Where are the caves??? They are part of history in Granada❤
The jury is split on the Sacromonte. Mostly gringo territory unless you have local contacts.
is there a public transport card in granada? Do the buses accept credit cards for tickets purchase?
The public transport card is called CREDIBUS. We understand payment with credit cards has been implemented on Granada buses, but haven't tried it ourselves.
Thank you , your channel is extremely helpful in planning our upcoming trip to spain @@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
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Amazig y Granada se funden aquí en una asociación indisoluble para el resto de la Historia. En efecto, la Granada actual no se concebiría de la misma forma sin la impronta de los ziríes. La llegada de estos beréberes ṣinhāŷa a Ilbīra y su decisión de trasladar la capital del emirato, entonces en ciernes, a la actual Granada tienen unas consecuencias indelebles. En el 1013, Granada se convierte por primera vez en una ciudad islámica y además capital de una formación política independiente: la taifa zirí. A partir de ahí experimentará un desarrollo vertiginoso alcanzando unos límites próximos al de su máximo apogeo medieval y moderno. A los ziríes Granada les debe un legado monumental de gran originalidad que jalona el paisaje urbano (Torre alminar de San José, la coracha con la Bāb al-Difāf, Distrito de Albaicín, el Bañuelo…) y periurbano, con las redes de acequias. Incluso, la decisión de establecer una primera Alhambra que, en forma de castillo, marcaría las pautas a seguir dos siglos más tarde por los nazaríes.
the night visit doesnt worth it?? what are you saying man?? it is really worth ...especially in summer... it is strongly recomended... a granadian dixit...
In our opinion, and that of some our art specialist colleagues (who initially cautioned us against the nocturnal sojourn), in its current disposition, the night visit epitomizes an absolute squandering of resources, featuring a lighting project devoid of merit and an array of constraints that transmute the visitation into a suboptimal odyssey. There exist myriad genuinely splendid nocturnal excursions to architectural marvels in Spain; however, the Alhambra does not lay claim to such distinction.
Obviously you have been missinformed... totally wrong judgement... in the old times of the moors used bonfires to iluminate the palaces... the sightings are out of this world... obviously who ever adviced you do not know what theyvprevent you to experienced... but?? you are free to miss the wonders of our Alhambra... your loss... next time ask someone who knows what is talking about... of course, always in my opinion... as a native of the city of Granada... cheers... you are welcome
The Alhambra is overrated and underwhelming, not worth your time! Stupid demands of seeing your passports Upon ticket purchases and exit! Food in the cafes in the compound is atrocious!
Oh no.. not a passport request….The horror.
I agree it's over-rated. We visited it today. I much prefer Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
no good food. we missed american food