Granada travel guide
Granada Tourism | Granada Guide
You're Going to Love Granada
With a population of 234,325, Granada is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Granada has to offer.
Where to Eat in Granada
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sancho Original (Calle Tablas 16) and Amazonia Fine Food (Carrera del Darro, 37) are great picks.
When to visit Granada
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Granada in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Granada, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Granada
Plane
When flying to Granada, you’ll arrive at Granada-Jaen Airport (GRX), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Granada from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 17h 30m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Granada, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Granada to Málaga takes 1h 17m and costs around AED 92 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about AED 202 for a 2h 41m trip. The train station in Granada is called Granada, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Granada is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 55 miles from Granada. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Granada, including ALSA, BlaBlaBus and FlixBus. From Málaga, the bus ride to Granada takes 105 miles and will cost you around AED 66. From Almería, the ticket costs about AED 121 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Granada Bus Station, located 1.8 miles from the city centre of Granada. Granada P.T. Salud Granada is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Granada
Where to stay in Granada
From 5-star hotels such as the Eurostars Gran Via to great affordable options like the Casa Morisca, Granada offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 289 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 658 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Abadia Hotel and Oasis Backpackers Hostel Granada. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Granada, with prices from AED 121 to AED 1,462 per night. Centro - Sagrario is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Granada are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Centro - Sagrario - In Granada’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Parraga Siete, Granada Five Senses Rooms & Suites and La Casa de la Trinidad.
Where to stay in popular areas of Granada
Most booked hotels in Granada
Hiring a car in Granada
Expect to pay AED 6.62 per litre in Granada (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 79.33 and AED 105.77. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Granada, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.