Day Itineraries in Granada

Sample Day Itineraries for Granada

Day 1 — The Alhambra and Generalife

1. 8:00 am: Enter the Alhambra complex early (C30 bus from Plaza Nueva). Start with the Alcazaba for morning panoramas.
2. 9:30 am: Enter the Nasrid Palaces at your timed slot. Allow 2 hours minimum for the Court of the Myrtles and Court of the Lions.
3. 12:00 pm: Visit the Palacio de Carlos V and Museo de la Alhambra.
4. 13:30 pm: Stroll through the Generalife gardens.
5. 15:00 pm: Lunch at a restaurant on Paseo de los Tristes with Alhambra views.
6. 17:00 pm: Walk the Carmen de los Mártires gardens (free).
7. 20:00 pm: Tapas crawl on Calle Navas.

Day 2 — Albayzín and Sacromonte

1. 10:00 am: Free walking tour of the Albayzín departing Plaza Nueva.
2. 12:30 pm: Mint tea and pastries on Calderería Nueva.
3. 14:00 pm: Lunch at a restaurant in the Albayzín with terrace views.
4. 16:00 pm: Visit the Mezquita Mayor rooftop garden and El Bañuelo Arab baths.
5. 17:30 pm: Walk to Sacromonte for the Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte.
6. 19:00 pm: Sunset from Mirador de San Nicolás (arrive by 19:30 in summer).
7. 21:30 pm: Zambra flamenco show in a Sacromonte cave.

Day 3 — Cathedral Quarter and Hammam

1. 10:00 am: Cathedral and Capilla Real (combined ticket).
2. 12:00 pm: Explore the Alcaicería and Corral del Carbón.
3. 13:30 pm: Lunch at Mercado San Agustín food hall.
4. 15:30 pm: Monasterio de San Jerónimo.
5. 17:30 pm: Hammam Al Ándalus bath session (pre-booked).
6. 20:30 pm: Evening tapas in the Realejo neighbourhood.

Day 4 — Sierra Nevada or Las Alpujarras

1. 8:30 am: Bus from Granada to Pradollano (ski season) or drive to Pampaneira (Alpujarras).
2. 10:00 am – 17:00 pm: Full day in the mountains — hiking, skiing, or village exploration.
3. 19:30 pm: Return to Granada for a final sunset from Paseo de los Tristes.
4. 21:00 pm: Farewell dinner on Carrera del Darro.

Day 5 — Córdoba Day Trip

1. 8:00 am: Early Alsa bus to Córdoba (2h 30m).
2. 10:30 am: Mezquita-Catedral (pre-book; allow 2 hours).
3. 13:00 pm: Lunch in the Judería quarter.
4. 14:30 pm: Explore the Jewish Quarter, Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos and floral patios.
5. 17:30 pm: Return bus to Granada.
6. 20:30 pm: Tapas and rest in Granada.