Alhambra

Palace Granada, Andalucia, Spain

What to expect

The Alhambra is a medieval Islamic palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalucia, Spain. It is one of the most well-preserved Muslim medieval cities in the world. Visitors can take a guided tour of the Alhambra and the Generalife, which includes the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba, and the gardens. The complex offers different types of tickets, including day tours, garden tours, and night tours. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance, as the number of tickets sold per day is limited. The Alhambra is a great place to visit with family and friends, with its rich history, architecture, and cultural significance

Plan your family visit to the Alhambra with these blog insights 👇

Family Road Trip in Andalusia, Southern Spain

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Alhambra, exploring the palace and gardens

Highlights: We enjoyed visiting the palace and gardens ✨

Granada with kids: things to do and top tips

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Alhambra, exploring the Nasrid Palaces, Gardens, Generalife and Alacazaba

Highlights: The kids enjoyed climbing the steep steps up to viewpoints and checking out the mesmeric mosaics throughout the site ✨

Alhambra (Granada): Tips for an unforgettable visit

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a whole day in the palaces, gardens, and fortifications. We visited the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife Gardens, the Alcazaba, and the Palace of Charles V. We also walked through the Medina

Highlights: The detail-rich buildings and harmoniously designed gardens radiate a magic that seems to be immune to the masses of visitors. It was an unforgettable experience. "The heitere Schönheit der Anlage hat uns glücklich gemacht" (The serene beauty of the complex made us happy) ✨

Andalusia Road Trip: Our Southern Spain Motorhome Route

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a whole day visiting the Alhambra. Then, we enjoyed some tapas in the Albaicin arab quarter

Highlights: We really enjoyed our visit to the Alhambra! It is so beautiful that I could go back again. "It borders on a miracle how such a touristy place can develop such a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere." ✨

Alhambra: Granada's red jewel

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Alhambra with our kids

Highlights: We enjoyed the beauty of the Alhambra, one of the most visited attractions in Andalusia and Spain ✨

Alhambra: Granada's red jewel

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Palacio de Nasrid, the house of the sultans

Highlights: We enjoyed the geometric decorations and the fountain of the lions carved into the rock ✨

Andalusia: Family trip to the magical Alhambra in Granada

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Alhambra, the main attraction of Andalusia. We explored the Alcazabar, the Nasrid Palaces, and the Generalife gardens. We had a pre-booked tour for the Nasrid Palace. We also visited Karl's palace. We followed the audio guide to learn about the history of the castle and the city

Highlights: The overwhelming magnificence of the Alhambra and the filigree stucco work. The Generalife gardens were the best part, with the water and the gardens. "My feet hurt" complained the children, but they enjoyed playing hide-and-seek among the hedges. The views from the tower were also amazing ✨

5 days to visit Granada (Andalusia)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the palace and its gardens

Highlights: We were amazed by the beauty of the palace and its gardens ✨