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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Granada - 2023

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Discover the top attractions, sightseeing spots, activities, landmarks, and unforgettable experiences in Granada. Plan your perfect itinerary and make the most of your visit to this vibrant destination.
Updated Oct 2023
  • No.1
    4.6/5
    724 Reviews
    From25.07
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 43399 reviews
    "Beautiful, full of history. can spend hours here. recommend a guide for sure. visit the buildings and the gardens."
    Granada
    933m from downtown
    Highlights: The Alhambra has stood in Granada since the Middle Ages and is a stunning masterpiece from any angle. The Alhambra is mainly composed of the Alcazaba Castle in the fortress part, the Nasiris Palace and the Generalife Palace as the summer palace. In addition, climb the observation tower at the west end, and you can overlook the whole city of Granada with the cathedral as the center. Nasrid Palace The main core of the Alhambra Palace is the Nasrid Palace where the palace is located. Whether it is a dome decorated with exquisite stalactites or the Koran carved on the wall in Arabic, it is better. It presents the prosperity of the former palace. Entering the palace, the first thing that catches your eye is the Maxuar. The four large pillars in the hall are decorated with stalactites. This was originally the trial hall for the trial of prisoners. From here, pass through the Cuarto Dorado, where the main gate of Torre de Comares is located, to arrive at the El Patio de Arrayanes, which is divided into two by a square pond surrounded by a grove of Eros trees. The green of the trees and the white marble buildings contrast. Opposite the atrium stands the Gemares Tower, which houses the Gremares Hall where foreign envoys are received. Continuing on the Lion Palace, you will come to the Palacio de Leones, which is part of the king's residence and the essence of the Alhambra. The Lion Palace was built in the 14th century, and the water-spraying clock in the center of the courtyard is decorated with 12 lion statues, from which the Lion Palace got its name. The Harem Palace, which surrounds the Palace of the Lions, has an elegant cloister with 125 marble columns decorated with arabesque carvings. The Saladedoshermanas in one corner of Harlem Palace is even more beautiful, with its honeycomb-like ceiling decorations. Of course, don't forget to take a look at Washington Irving's bedroom at the end, where the great writer wrote Memories of the Alhambra. Next to the Palace of Carlos V, there is a palace of Carlos V with a different architectural style. The palace was built after the Christian Restoration Movement. The whole palace is square and has an amazing circular double inside. The courtyard, supported by 32 columns. It houses green pots from the 14th to 15th centuries and religious paintings from the 16th to 18th centuries. Acazaba Castle To the west of the Serres Palace is the Acazaba Castle, which is the remains of an ancient fortress in the Alhambra Palace, which looks like a labyrinth from a distance. The underground part is a dungeon where prisoners are imprisoned, and the middle level is the knight's quarters and stables. Climbing to the observation tower at the west end, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful city of Granada and the Albayzin district with the cathedral as the center. From the Generalife Palace to the courtyard of the Generalife Palace, the whole courtyard is centered on the summer palace built in the 14th century. You can see roses, sage and jasmine flowers through the towering cypress tree avenues. A splendid garden. The unique pools in the courtyard are everywhere. In the midsummer, the sound of water rippling is heard, and the whole person also cools down. The Summer Palace is a small building consisting of two towers, small and chic. Climbing up the tower, you can see the white houses in the Albayzin district.
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  • No.2
    4.5/5
    91 Reviews
    From47.26
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 377 reviews
    "I actually came here and I felt the grandeur of that scale and the honor ^^ A place you can only see when you come to Granada"
    Granada
    95m from downtown
    Highlights: This Christian cathedral in the center of Granada was built in 1523 on the site of an Islamic mosque. After 180 years of construction, this church has become a landmark of Granada that incorporates Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles. Although it is not so magnificent, it is the main witness to the vicissitudes of Granada's history. . If you look closely, every brick and tile in the church reveals the architectural imprint of different periods. The central chapel of the cathedral has a majestic 45-meter-high dome. Even if the architectural style is difficult to define, the stained glass windows around the dome are a must.
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  • No.3
    4.6/5
    124 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 8685 reviews
    "Spain is a country with a long history and was once a world power, so there are many cultural relics and monuments, which is very suitable for friends who like cultural tourism to play. If I have the opportunity, I will go there."
    Granada
    1.2km from downtown
    Highlights: The Albayzin District is an older Islamic neighborhood in the old city of Granada. After the completion of the Alhambra Palace, it has become a residential area where many people live together. Due to geographical conditions and the constraints of Granada's architectural planning , so that the landscape of this neighborhood from the Middle Ages can be preserved. The Sacramento area, north of the Albayzin District, was once a settlement for the Gypsies, who settled their homes in "caverns" carved out of the hillside, and now these caves are used to hold flamenco dance parties .
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  • No.4
    4.6/5
    49 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 663 reviews
    "Built in the 13th century, the Nasserius Palace has been renovated and expanded by King Sultan of all ages, and the sun is perfect, reaching the peak of Islamic architectural art. Several different courtyards represented by the atrium of myrtle and lion atrium are hidden in the towering city walls, between green trees and flowers, carefully and cleverly laid out, exquisite architecture, fine and complicated carvings...mysterious dream, easy to move, luxury and wealth are all in it."
    Granada
    787m from downtown
    Highlights: Entering the Nasrid Palaces, you will feel as if you have entered an Islamic world. Those incomprehensible Arabic, intricate skylights, exquisite honeycomb ceilings, fragrant cedars, intoxicating pools, 'everything evokes pleasant fantasies. The dazzling beauty is scattered around you, which is very comfortable.
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  • No.5
    4.5/5
    47 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 12950 reviews
    "San Nicolas Square (Plaza de San Nicolas) is a lively place any time of day, with craftsmen, flamenco dancers, and street musicians setting up along the paving stones to entertain visitors. At dusk, crowds of locals and tourists turn out to watch the sunset over the palace grounds before adjourning to restaurants and tea shops on nearby Elvira Street. "
    Granada
    669m from downtown
    Highlights: From this watchtower you can admire the unparalleled sophistication of the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada. The sunset view in the evening is breathtaking.
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  • No.6
    4.7/5
    59 Reviews
    "The Naserius Palace in the Alhambra is mainly composed of four atriums (yards) and surrounding buildings; the lion atrium, with its simple Lion Fountain and exquisite arched corridor, becomes the highlight of the Alhambra Palace. The Lion atrium, built in the 14th century, covers an area of more than 710 square meters, is the main component of the King Sultan's residence. 12 stone lions are the fountains on the base and stand in the center of the courtyard (the lion atrium is named after it); surrounded by 124 palm-tree marble columns surrounded by rectangular arched corridors; The water of the fountain flows through the four channels that intersect across the ridge, and the ding ding ding flows to the corridor... Walking the corridor, the cute lions are in a state of snorting, the various stone carvings are exquisite and complicated, the structure is elegant and elegant... Easy to move, the scenery is charming."
    Granada
    825m from downtown
    Highlights: The Palace of Carlos V is located in the Alhambra. It was built in 1527 by Toledo architect Pedro Machuca. It is a magnificent Renaissance palace with a square overall shape. , but contains a stunning circular double courtyard supported by 32 columns. The palace can be viewed from different angles. At present, the second floor of the Palace of Carlos V is open to the public as an art gallery, which houses the works of well-known Spanish artists.
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  • No.7
    4.4/5
    59 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 7170 reviews
    "#Catholic tombs of the tombs of the two kings #Royal Chapel before Spain was unified, Isabella I was Queen of Castile and Ferdinand II was King of Aragon. The two later tied the knot, and their marriage was extremely successful both politically and militarily. In the following decades, under the two men, the Moors were expelled from Spain, intervened in the Italian war, and funded the Columbus expedition, which later generations called "the Spanish Catholic Twin Kings." It can be said that Spain became a global power after the 15th century, and the Catholic two kings were a great power."
    Granada
    108m from downtown
    Highlights: The Royal Chapel is an exquisite building completed before the Cathedral of Granada in the first half of the 16th century. Now it and the Cathedral of Granada form a more popular cultural scenic spot in the city center. According to Queen Isabel's last words, the chapel houses the coffins of two Catholic popes. The most worth seeing place is the golden iron fence bedroom (Mausoleo) in the center of the chapel. The two pairs of marble pedestal-shaped tombstones standing side by side are clearly visible. The family crest, saints, angels and lions are carved and decorated, which is magnificent. In the underground coffin room, there is also an eye-catching small coffin, nestled beside the four simple coffins, which is the coffin of Prince Miguel, the grandson of Isabel who died at an early age.
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  • No.8
    4.6/5
    65 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 11478 reviews
    "The Alhambra scenic area is divided into four large blocks, one of which is the Nilo Rifi Garden, commonly known as the "summer palace". It was built in the 13th century and was renovated by King Abu I Walid Ismail. It is designed to trim various geometric patterns of flowers and trees, layered around two courtyards, between the courtyards by canals. The canal is in Arabic rectangular shape, with a row of water spouts on each side. When the floodgates are opened, the water columns form an arch. The water beads are shining in the sun and are laid out in a cool place. This can understand why successive kings liked to spend the summer here."
    Granada
    1.2km from downtown
    Highlights: Generalife is the summer residence of King Nassar, and it only takes 10 minutes to walk to the Alhambra. Generalife means "paradise that sees everything" and was built in the 14th century. The gardens surround the Summer Palace in layers, with scattered heights and fountains and pools interspersed with them. Even if you come here in the hot summer, the summer will be exhausted. The Summer Palace is just a small building consisting of two towers, small and chic. Climbing up the tower, you can see the white houses in the Albayzin district.
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  • No.9
    4.3/5
    25 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1021 reviews
    "It takes almost hours to look closely at each sculpture that embellishes the monastery. For centuries people have realized that these presences fill your life with hope. The picture cannot fully explain the area as every centimetre of the church is covered by a painting or sculpture, and just a cursory look is not enough. Four euros, be sure to see! Walk around outside the church, other places outside the church are developed, with various treasures inside."
    Granada
    547m from downtown
    Highlights: This exquisite and ornate building in the center of Granada is a Catholic monastery inaugurated in 1504, some 600 years ago. The monastery was moved here from the monastery of the two Catholic popes on the outskirts of Granada. It mixes Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles. The altar of the central chapel depicting the Assumption of the Virgin uses a lot of exquisite relief technology, which is luxurious. The end of Islam was the cause of the common struggle of two Catholic popes, and the coffin of Marshal Córdoba, who played a major role in the battle for the dominion of Granada, is also housed here. In the hinterland of the monastery, there are two graceful and luxurious courtyards, which are enough to make the tourists who pass through them revel in the elegant atmosphere of the monastery.
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  • No.10
    4.3/5
    23 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 172 reviews
    "Toros Square is a bullring, the square to play a lot of tourists, in this square there are a lot of historical information, bullfighting projects are also more fun, in the bullring is also very good."
    Granada
    1.5km from downtown
    Highlights: Granada's Plaza de Toros is a ring-shaped bullring with tens of thousands of seats, where you can also see concerts or large-scale exhibitions. There are also hotels and bars below the auditorium, which is a popular landmark.
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  • No.11
    4.5/5
    31 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 986 reviews
    "This Moorish building, located in the small southern Spanish town of Granada for more than 800 years, has undergone several generations of kings to form the current scale. Overlooking the entire city and the snowy mountains of Acazaba Fort, the geometric beauty is reflected in the ultimate Nasred Palace, the Generalife summer palace with a maze of water views, different styles, the same beauty, let me day like a dream."
    Granada
    1.7km from downtown
    Highlights: About two kilometers from downtown Granada, the Cartuja Monastery broke ground in the 16th century with the donation of Marshal Córdoba, and was not completed until the early 18th century. Inside the monastery's modest façades, the churiguera-style decorations can be found everywhere. The ornate and complex decoration of the monastery is also a major feature. Under the Spanish Baroque Churigra style, the atrium structure with beautiful cloisters is reminiscent of the imagination, white plaster carvings, curved golden stone pillars and vortexes in the chapel. Shaped and leaf-shaped wall decorations always give visitors a strange feeling of being in an exotic place.
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  • No.12
    4.5/5
    8 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 60 reviews
    "【View】Anyone who likes classical art must visit. Amazing number of wonderful works by classical masters. Not to be missed [Fun] fantastic museum filled with artworks, whether sculpture or painting.. Huge, take the time to do everything calmly and appreciate the grandeur and attention that the work deserves..Don’t miss what might be the most famous work she’s ever done in Vélasquez’s “The Girls”...In short, I love it!"
    Granada
    623m from downtown
    Highlights: The Archaeological Museum exhibits a variety of weapons and implements from prehistoric to Tattersian, Phoenician and Iberian cultures.
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  • No.13
    4.1/5
    10 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 33 reviews
    "It is a 17th century church, came to Spain, the church is a must-see, accidentally saw this church, the building is old and heavy, the interior is gorgeous, very beautiful, and other churches have in common, it is worth seeing."
    Granada
    828m from downtown
    Highlights: This is a 16th century church that sits on the site of the main mosque of Albayzin.
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  • No.14
    4.3/5
    25 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1124 reviews
    "There are a lot of things to sell here, but is it Spanish style, eat a lot, but you must see if there are more locals, tourists do not go, I have eaten a pizza shop, hungry, but things are unpalatable to death, eat 2 mouth can not eat, Later, I ate 4 euros of paella in an alley. It was delicious, but it was a little small. You are from Plaza yourself. This is a quite good place. The square is very large. There is no need to line up and the price is cheaper."
    Granada
    217m from downtown
    Highlights: As the transportation hub of Granada, many city bus lines converge here.
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  • No.15
    4.5/5
    4 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1220 reviews
    "This is a small church in Granara, the church is beautifully decorated, the whole church is simply synonymous with luxury, completely magnificent to indescribable, plus the event is lighting up, it is even more brilliant."
    Granada
    539m from downtown
    Highlights: San Juan de Dios Cathedral is a small church located in the center of Granada. The church is small in size but very popular, and its interior decoration is magnificent.
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  • No.16
    4.8/5
    7 Reviews
    "There are several famous Arab bathrooms in Granada, where the traditional Arab bathing method is very good and the price is slightly more expensive. Ordinary baths are about 13 euros, and if you want to add projects, you need to pay extra. However, it is very comfortable to wash once and it is worth experiencing."
    Granada
    393m from downtown
    Highlights: This is the oldest Arabic bath in Granada, offering bath and aromatherapy for two hours (1 hour 45 minutes for bath and 15 minutes for massage). Advance reservation is required.
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  • No.17
    4.7/5
    14 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1736 reviews
    "Science Park is a free landscape, in this park road, not far from the new square, free activities can go here to visit, fun things are quite a lot, you can often come here to play."
    Granada
    1.8km from downtown
  • No.18
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 5218 reviews
    Granada
    1.3km from downtown
  • No.19
    4.9/5
    14 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 64 reviews
    "The Holy Church is a cross-shaped building, Islamic style building, the church exterior is old and heavy, the interior is elegant and generous, there are exquisite murals, the church baptism pool is carved in white marble, very beautiful. recommend!"
    Granada
    159m from downtown
    Highlights: The Holy Church belongs to the same complex as Granada Cathedral and the Royal Chapel, and is a regular cross-shaped building. The baptistery of the church is carved from white marble in a Renaissance style. The church houses many important paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries.
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  • No.20
    5.0/5
    3 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1337 reviews
    "[View] Prado has a plan to take their work out of their collections - "Lá Obra Incitada". I was lucky to see another Goya, impressive "Last Supper of San Jose de Carrasan." [Fun] especially shocking!"
    Granada
    933m from downtown

FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Granada?
Some Best Things to Do in Granada include:Alhambra|Granada Cathedral|Albayzín|Nasrid Palaces|Mirador San Nicolas
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Granada?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Granada include:Alhambra:4.6|Granada Cathedral:4.5|Albayzín:4.6|Nasrid Palaces:4.6|Mirador San Nicolas:4.5
At what locations in Granada can Best Things to Do in Granada be found?
The Best Things to Do in Granada are mainly located in:Alhambra:Granada|Granada Cathedral:Granada|Albayzín:Granada|Nasrid Palaces:Granada|Mirador San Nicolas:Granada