Day 1: Alhambra and Granada center
- 8:30 Breakfast at your hotel.
- 9:00 Nazaries Palaces timed slot. Start here, then Generalife, then Alcazaba.
- 13:00 Lunch in Realejo at Los Diamantes or Bodegas Castaneda.
- 15:00 Cathedral, Royal Chapel, Alcaiceria bazaar.
- 18:00 Walk to Mirador de San Nicolas for sunset.
- 21:00 Tapas crawl: Plaza Nueva, Calderia Nueva, Campo del Principe.
Day 2: Albayzin, Sacromonte, flamenco
- 9:30 Slow breakfast at Plaza Nueva.
- 10:30 Albayzin deep dive: Calderia Nueva teterias, San Gregorio, Placeta San Miguel Bajo.
- 14:00 Lunch at Bar Poe for Moorish lamb.
- 16:00 Walk up to Sacromonte. Visit Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte.
- 18:30 Sunset drink at Carmen de Aben Humeya.
- 22:00 Flamenco zambra in a Sacromonte cave. Book in advance.
Budget breakdown
| Item | Cost per person |
|---|---|
| Alhambra ticket | 18 EUR |
| Cathedral + Royal Chapel | 10 EUR |
| Flamenco show with drink | 30 EUR |
| Lunches and dinners (2 days) | 60-100 EUR |
| Hotel (mid range, 1 night) | 60-120 EUR |
| Total | 178-278 EUR |
Where to stay
Stay in the Realejo or near Plaza Nueva for the best walkability. The Albayzin is charming but has steep cobbled streets with luggage. Budget hotels in Gran Via are fine for one night.
Book your Alhambra + Flamenco combo
See CombosFrequently asked questions
Yes for most visitors. 2 days covers the Alhambra, Albayzin, Sacromonte, and a proper tapas experience. 3 days is better if you want a day trip to the Sierra Nevada or a second, slower Alhambra visit.
As soon as you have your dates. 3 months in advance for high season. The morning Nazaries slot on Day 1 is the ideal anchor for the rest of the itinerary.
Plan 3 to 4 stops per evening. Each tapa comes free with a drink, so a drink at 4 different bars equals dinner.
Absolutely. Granada is walkable. You only need a taxi for the Sacromonte evening flamenco (or a 20 minute uphill walk).
