Wa la ghaliba illa Allah. "There is no victor but Allah." This is the main inscription among more than 10,000 that cover the walls of the Alhambra, the most spectacular and famous Arab-Andalusian building in the world. The "Red Fortress" (meaning of al-qal'a al-hamra), which served as a medina, palace and citadel, showcases an extraordinary and refined expression of light, space, water and symmetry. A marvel that appeals to all the senses and captivates everyone. Much more than a must-see.
Info & Location
City/Province: Granada
Type of Experience:
Islamic heritage
Address: Real de la Alhambra, s/n, 18009 Granada, Spain
Opening hours: From April 1st to October 14th: Day visit (Mon. to Sun): 08:30 - 20:00 / Ticket office: 08:00 - 20:00. Evening visit (Tue & Sat): 22:00 - 23:30 / Ticket office: 21:00 - 22:45.
From Oct 15th to Mar 31st: Day visit (Mon. to Sun): 08:30 - 18:00 / Ticket office: 08:00 - 18:00. Evening visit (Tue & Sat): 20:00 - 21:30 / Ticket office: 19:00 - 20:45.
Closed on 25th of December and January 1st.
Our tip: Getting tickets the same day of the visit in the ticket office is extremely difficult, especially in high season (spring, summer, Easter and public holidays). There are long queues from hours before the opening of the ticket office. We advise you to purchase your tickets online, on the official site. But keep in mind that here, too, they usually run out even weeks in advance. Try to buy them as soon as you can.
Tickets are on sale online one year in advance and up to two hours before the visit to the Nasrid Palaces.However, we would like to point out again that it is practically impossible to find tickets available on the same day of the visit, at least for the Alhambra General modality (full visit).
Price: There are different type of visits and tickets. The following are the most important:
Alhambra General (you can visit all areas of the monumental complex open to the public, Nasrid Palaces and gardens included): 19,09 €.
Gardens, Generalife and Alcazaba: 10,61 €
strong>Night visit to Nasrid Palaces: 10,61 € / Night Visit to Gardens and Generalife: 7,42 €
Dobla de Oro (Full Alhambra + buildings in Albaycin): 20,93 €.
