التراث الإسلامي العنوان: ريال دي لا ألهامبرا، s/n, 18009 غرناطة، إسبانيا
ساعات العمل Daytime visits
- April 1 – October 14: Monday to Sunday, 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
- October 15 – March 31: Monday to Sunday, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Ticket office hours
- April 1 – October 14: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
- October 15 – March 31: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Night visits
The Alhambra also offers night visits to the Nasrid Palaces and, on selected dates, the Generalife gardens. Opening days and hours vary depending on the season.
Discover more about visiting the Alhambra at night.
Important: The Alhambra is closed on December 25 and January 1. Access to the Nasrid Palaces is only permitted at the time indicated on your ticket.
كيفية الوصول إلى هناك: The Alhambra is located on Sabika Hill, overlooking the city of Granada.
بالحافلة: The C30 and C32 minibuses connect the Alhambra with the city center and the Albaicín. The journey from the city center takes approximately 10–15 minutes. They are a convenient option, although they can get very crowded, especially during peak tourist season. Check the latest routes and stops before your visit.
On foot: You can walk up to the Alhambra from Plaza Nueva via Cuesta de Gomérez, through the beautiful Alhambra forest. The walk takes approximately 20–30 minutes, but the climb is quite steep and requires a reasonable level of fitness, particularly in hot weather. Our advice? Save your energy for exploring the Alhambra itself!
By taxi: A convenient alternative, especially for families with children or visitors who prefer to avoid the uphill walk. The journey from the city center usually takes around 5–15 minutes, depending on traffic and your departure point.
المدة: A complete guided tour of the Alhambra complex, including its main monuments and gardens, takes approximately 3 hours.
General admission tickets are valid throughout the day, during opening hours. However, access to the Nasrid Palaces is only permitted at the specific time indicated on your ticket. You can visit the other areas of the complex before or after that time, at your own pace, but each area can only be entered once.
نصيحتنا Don't count on finding tickets on the day of your visit, or even the day before. Based on our experience, we strongly recommend booking your Alhambra tickets well in advance, especially during peak season (spring, summer, Easter and public holidays). Tickets can sell out weeks or even months in advance, particularly those including access to the Nasrid Palaces.
If your preferred date is sold out, it's worth checking the official Alhambra ticketing website again, as additional tickets sometimes become available. However, don't rely on last-minute availability.
السعر: There are different types of tickets to visit the Alhambra. These are the main options, with their published adult ticket prices for 2026:
- Alhambra General – €22.27: The complete daytime visit, including the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife Palace and gardens, and Partal.
- Gardens, Generalife and Alcazaba – €12.73: Includes the Generalife Palace and gardens, Alcazaba and Partal, but not the Nasrid Palaces.
- Night visit to the Nasrid Palaces – €12.73: A special opportunity to discover the Nasrid Palaces after dark.
- Night visit to the Generalife gardens – €8.48: A nighttime experience in the Generalife gardens, available on selected dates.
- Dobla de Oro General – €30.48: Includes the complete daytime visit to the Alhambra and several historic monuments of Al-Andalus in Granada, particularly in the Albaicín.
Discover more about visiting the Alhambra at night.
Children's and young visitors' tickets
- Children under 12: Free admission, but a ticket must be reserved for each child.
- Young visitors aged 12–15: €14.85 for the Alhambra General visit. Reduced rates also apply to other ticket types.
Important information
All visitors, including children entitled to free admission, must have their own ticket. Proof of age may be required.
If you want to visit the entire Alhambra, make sure your ticket includes access to the Nasrid Palaces. Not all ticket types include them, and entry is only permitted at the specific time indicated on your ticket.
Book your tickets well in advance, especially during peak travel periods. Prices may be subject to additional booking fees, and reduced rates or free admission may be available for other eligible visitors.
Halal food near the Alhambra
Near the Alhambra, you will find a few restaurants and cafés, some located within what was once the territory of the Nasrid palatine city. There are no halal restaurants in this area, but you can usually find vegetable-based or fish dishes at the establishments nearby. However, keep in mind that these options are not necessarily halal, and there may be a risk of cross-contamination with non-halal ingredients.
