How to get to the Alhambra

Alhambra and Generalife · Calle Real de la Alhambra s/n, 18009 Granada

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By bus: lines C30 and C32

The Alhambra is served by the minibus lines C30 and C32. The C30 runs between the Alhambra and the centre, with its stop at Plaza Isabel la Católica. The C32 links the Alhambra and the Albaicín, and it also passes by Plaza Nueva and the Mirador de San Nicolás.

Be careful with the numbers: the C31 and the C34 do not go to the Alhambra.

On foot from Plaza Nueva

The classic walk starts in Plaza Nueva and climbs the Cuesta de Gomérez. You can also go up the Cuesta del Realejo from Plaza del Realejo, or the Cuesta del Rey Chico, known as the cuesta de los Chinos, from the Paseo de los Tristes. It is a steady uphill walk, so wear comfortable shoes.

By taxi

The closest taxi rank is in Plaza Nueva.

By car

Do not try to drive up from the centre. Take the southern ring road (Ronda Sur, direction Motril) and leave at exit 132, Ronda Sur–Alhambra. There is a car park with 360 places, guarded 24 hours, with four areas, one of them for coaches and camper vans and one for adapted vehicles.

Which entrance should I use?

The Pabellón de Acceso, the entrance pavilion, has the ticket offices, the car parks and the entrance to the Generalife. The Puerta de la Justicia is a convenient gate if you already have your ticket. At the Puerta del Vino you find free lockers, with your ticket for the day, and the toilets. Lockers are subject to availability.

Visitors with reduced mobility

There is an established route for wheelchairs, and wheelchairs can be borrowed at the entrance pavilion, subject to availability. The Palace of Charles V has a lift. But many rooms are narrow, with steps and uneven ground, so plan ahead.

Coming from the airport or the station

The Federico García Lorca airport is about 15 kilometres west of the city. From the airport or the railway station, go to the centre first and then take the C30 or walk up.