WHAT TO DO IN GRANADA, SPAIN

Granada, the history-rich university town, and the home of the world-famous Alhambra.  I immediately felt at home in this city and loved its atmosphere (and food).  While it is hard (if not impossible) to do it all in one day, I put together a packed itinerary suggesting what to do in Granada.

**Going to the Alhambra is a priority in Granada and the itinerary below will have to be modified based on what time your entry is for.

Morning:  Visit the Alhambra - get your tickets in advance and try to get entry into the 8:30AM time slot so you beat the crowds and the heat.  Then enjoy breakfast away from the main square where the prices are extreme

A fantastic view of the Alhambra

Late morning/early afternoon:  Depending on when you visit the Alhambra, you may be able to take a free Feel the City tour at 10:30AM to get an overview of the history, layout and legends of Granada

Then enjoy a cold cervesa and some tapas followed by walking around the city center and checking out some of the shops before siesta

One of two remaining Arab baths in Granada - one of the stops along the *free* Feel the City tour

Afternoon: While the residents sleep their siesta, it is the perfect time to grab an ice cream (or a horchata with a pionono) and go for a walk in the Parque Federico Garcia Lorca

Snacktime: Horchata & pionono

Early evening:  Catch a flamenco show – even if it is geared towards tourists, it is generally a good introduction to the art form and the performers will put on an incredible show

Evening:  Go tapa-hopping at bars around the Albayzin and the city center by the Cathedral.  The free tapas will be different each time you order a drink so the variety and volume may fill you up, otherwise order another tapa or two.  TIP:  Try the moussaka at Meridional and the salmon with avocado tapa at Bodegas Castaneda.

Enjoying tapas, wine and bartender conversation at Bodegas Castanada

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Additional / Alternative Recommendations for Granada

• Take a photography walking tour of Granada!  It is a great way to see the city while brushing up on your photography skills and capturing special moments.

• Visit an Arab bath for a special treatment.  Your body will be inevitably exhausted after touring Granada and hiking up to the Alhambra, so why not treat yourself to relaxation and massage at an Arab bath.  While the ones in use are not original, there is an original bath in town that you can visit for free.