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Day Trip to Granada (full day)
From Cómpeta100 min
Duration10-12 hours
DifficultyEasy
Price21-22 (Alhambra General)
Best seasonAll year
KidsYes
About
- UNESCO city, last capital of Al-Andalus until 1492
- Alhambra (3-4 h, must book ahead): Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife
- Albaicín (UNESCO 1994): medieval Moorish quarter of whitewashed lanes
- Mirador de San Nicolás: most famous urban viewpoint in Spain (Alhambra at sunset)
- Granada tradition: every drink comes with a free tapa (Calle Navas, Calle Elvira)
Good to know
- Alhambra tickets often sell out: use the official Patronato de la Alhambra website and book well ahead
- Around 90 min drive each way from Cómpeta; plan parking before entering the historic centre
- Spring and autumn are usually more comfortable than peak summer heat
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