Alhambra on Postcard

"The Gorgeously Groomed Generalife Gardens A visit to Granada, Spain isn't complete without a stop at the Alhambra. The Moorish architecture, robust gardens, and stunning views of Granada combine to make a truly memorable experience. Start your day with a tour of the Generalife Gardens. Take it slow to fully enjoy the blooming flowers and stunning water features at every turn. Make sure to pre-book your tickets to the Alhambra or you may miss out on a visit to the breathtaking Nasrid Palace portion. Tickets are easily purchased through the official Ticketmaster site, where you are able to schedule a morning or afternoon time slot. If you are unable to secure a ticket to The Nasrid Palace you can still purchase a pass to the Generalife Gardens and Alcazaba Fortress, and it's well worth the time and money. By Aubrey Dunnuck"

Two Weeks in Spain

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"The Gorgeously Groomed Generalife Gardens A visit to Granada, Spain isn't complete without a stop at the Alhambra. The Moorish architecture, robust gardens, and stunning views of Granada combine to make a truly memorable experience. Start your day with a tour of the Generalife Gardens. Take it slow to fully enjoy the blooming flowers and stunning water features at every turn. Make sure to pre-book your tickets to the Alhambra or you may miss out on a visit to the breathtaking Nasrid Palace portion. Tickets are easily purchased through the official Ticketmaster site, where you are able to schedule a morning or afternoon time slot. If you are unable to secure a ticket to The Nasrid Palace you can still purchase a pass to the Generalife Gardens and Alcazaba Fortress, and it's well worth the time and money. By Aubrey Dunnuck"

One Week in Spain

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"The Alhambra Palace in Granada is known for its intricate designs and historical significance."

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Juan Alhambra

Google

Make sure you buys your tickets weeks, if not months, in advance. Try to go early because you can be here for hours. Gorgeous area with a lot to see. The gardens and flowers were unexpected and very pretty. The buildings and history had so much details, make sure to get an audio guide as well, the app does a good job. We were here for 6h easily. Note that their food and drinks are from vending machines so plan accordingly. Also it's a bit of a hike so get there early

Selsebil Ćatić

Google

The Alhambra is an absolute masterpiece and a must-visit for anyone traveling to Spain. Nestled on a hill overlooking Granada, this historic complex combines breathtaking architecture, stunning gardens, and incredible views. Pro tip: Book your tickets well in advance, ideally a month ahead, through the official website. Entry is limited, and spots fill up fast. Plan to spend at least half a day here to soak in all the history, art, and beauty. Truly one of the most magical places I’ve ever visited!"

Panayiotis Karkalas

Google

Second time visiting Alhambra and its still amazes me with its beauty! Such a magical place to visit! So many things to see. We got the simple ticket which means we can't enter the palace. But still very much enjoyable. You can walk the designated areas within an hour or two max. Buying tickets in advance is probably advisable. We bought them on the day but i think we were lucky! Bring water and wear a hat as it gets super hot during the summer months!!

AO “Fine diner”

Google

Excellent spot to visit! Get your tickets in advance and plan on going when is not hot, that can take away from the visit as everything is open and the heat can ruin the experience. Be ready to do a lot of walking and many stairs, there are many buildings to visit, so the sooner you get there the better. Amazing experience, full of history and great architecture.

Aish Sidd

Google

We had booked the tickets in advance and drove down from Seville. Which I wouldn’t recommend, because after visiting Granada I felt that it would be worth a 2 day stay. It offers an atmosphere that is very welcoming. Coming back to Alhambra, obviously it is named the best palace in the world for a reason. It has such intricate architecture and designs. Seeing all the palaces will take a lot of time. Dedicate a good day for this. In case you get a guided tour, they will make you run around and not give you time to absorb the beauty of it all. Next time we visit we’ll be taking the audio guide tickets. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is a 100% must visit if you’re in Spain.

Louis Katsouris

Google

This is a fantastic place to visit. There is a lot to see and some really beautiful gardens. It really is an architectural marvel of the ages. The one thing I will say is that there is a lot of tourists that visit all year round d and it is very busy. O e top tip is that if you fancy an up hill walk you could go round the back along the river (dried up) and walk up a steeper view overlooking the old city.

Eva S.

Google

This is one of those places you should visit before you die. I'm not sure I can say anything that hasn't been said before apart from the fact I had a semi-spiritual experience walking through the grounds and the buildings. You feel overwhelmed by the beauty humanity is able to create. We bought our tickets about a month in advance, and unfortunately visited when there was a 40 degree heat wave; it was uncomfortable as everything is open-air but still one of the most awe-inspiring places I've ever seen. I would recommend getting the audio guide, as there were incredibly interesting facts I would not have known about otherwise; you can just meander around, though, as there are enough information plaques. We ate lunch at Jardines Alberto across the road and then spent 3-4 hours at the Alhambra. It was perfect.

Jamey Ellery

Google

This place was epic. I’d watched YouTube videos and documentaries on it previously, but to see it in the flesh…….wow!!! Islamic architecture is something I’m really into so I was blown away. And the gardens were amazing. The experience walking around the Alhambra grounds was something I’ll never forget.

Juan Alhambra

Google

Make sure you buys your tickets weeks, if not months, in advance. Try to go early because you can be here for hours. Gorgeous area with a lot to see. The gardens and flowers were unexpected and very pretty. The buildings and history had so much details, make sure to get an audio guide as well, the app does a good job. We were here for 6h easily. Note that their food and drinks are from vending machines so plan accordingly. Also it's a bit of a hike so get there early

Selsebil Ćatić

Google

The Alhambra is an absolute masterpiece and a must-visit for anyone traveling to Spain. Nestled on a hill overlooking Granada, this historic complex combines breathtaking architecture, stunning gardens, and incredible views. Pro tip: Book your tickets well in advance, ideally a month ahead, through the official website. Entry is limited, and spots fill up fast. Plan to spend at least half a day here to soak in all the history, art, and beauty. Truly one of the most magical places I’ve ever visited!"

Panayiotis Karkalas

Google

Second time visiting Alhambra and its still amazes me with its beauty! Such a magical place to visit! So many things to see. We got the simple ticket which means we can't enter the palace. But still very much enjoyable. You can walk the designated areas within an hour or two max. Buying tickets in advance is probably advisable. We bought them on the day but i think we were lucky! Bring water and wear a hat as it gets super hot during the summer months!!

AO “Fine diner”

Google

Excellent spot to visit! Get your tickets in advance and plan on going when is not hot, that can take away from the visit as everything is open and the heat can ruin the experience. Be ready to do a lot of walking and many stairs, there are many buildings to visit, so the sooner you get there the better. Amazing experience, full of history and great architecture.

Aish Sidd

Google

We had booked the tickets in advance and drove down from Seville. Which I wouldn’t recommend, because after visiting Granada I felt that it would be worth a 2 day stay. It offers an atmosphere that is very welcoming. Coming back to Alhambra, obviously it is named the best palace in the world for a reason. It has such intricate architecture and designs. Seeing all the palaces will take a lot of time. Dedicate a good day for this. In case you get a guided tour, they will make you run around and not give you time to absorb the beauty of it all. Next time we visit we’ll be taking the audio guide tickets. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is a 100% must visit if you’re in Spain.

Louis Katsouris

Google

This is a fantastic place to visit. There is a lot to see and some really beautiful gardens. It really is an architectural marvel of the ages. The one thing I will say is that there is a lot of tourists that visit all year round d and it is very busy. O e top tip is that if you fancy an up hill walk you could go round the back along the river (dried up) and walk up a steeper view overlooking the old city.

Eva S.

Google

This is one of those places you should visit before you die. I'm not sure I can say anything that hasn't been said before apart from the fact I had a semi-spiritual experience walking through the grounds and the buildings. You feel overwhelmed by the beauty humanity is able to create. We bought our tickets about a month in advance, and unfortunately visited when there was a 40 degree heat wave; it was uncomfortable as everything is open-air but still one of the most awe-inspiring places I've ever seen. I would recommend getting the audio guide, as there were incredibly interesting facts I would not have known about otherwise; you can just meander around, though, as there are enough information plaques. We ate lunch at Jardines Alberto across the road and then spent 3-4 hours at the Alhambra. It was perfect.

Jamey Ellery

Google

This place was epic. I’d watched YouTube videos and documentaries on it previously, but to see it in the flesh…….wow!!! Islamic architecture is something I’m really into so I was blown away. And the gardens were amazing. The experience walking around the Alhambra grounds was something I’ll never forget.

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