Begin your morning with breakfast at Café 4 Gatos on Calle Calderería, enjoying freshly baked croissants and strong coffee while soaking in a laid-back, bohemian atmosphere.
Walk to Plaza Nueva and buy any last-minute picnic supplies at Mercería La Gallarda or a nearby bakery for snacks to take into the gardens.
Enter the Alhambra complex (Palacios Nasridas timed entry) and start exploring the intricate courtyards and rooms with a focused visit to the Palacio de los Leones.
Stroll through the lush terraces of the Generalife gardens, lingering at the water features and viewpoints for photos of Granada and the Sierra Nevada.
Head to the Alcazaba fortress section to climb the towers for panoramic views, then relax with a cold drink at the small terrace café near the entrance.
Exit toward Cuesta de los Chinos and walk uphill into the Albaicín, pausing at Mirador de San Nicolás for an iconic vista of the Alhambra with the city spread below.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Bar Casa Julio (try the fried cod or a selection of tapas) on Calle Rodrigo del Campo while soaking in local chatter and a cool drink.
Wander the whitewashed lanes of the Albaicín, stopping at Calle Calderería Nueva to browse tea shops and artisanal stores for souvenirs.
Take a guided walk with a local expert from Free Tour Granada (or a paid small-group alternative) to learn about Moorish history and the neighborhood's hidden miradores.
Visit the tranquil Casa de Zafra to see traditional Nasrid-era domestic architecture and small exhibits on Granada's cultural layers.
Pause for a coffee or a cold horchata at Café Baraka near Plaza Larga, watching daily life unfold in the heart of the Albaicín.
Walk back toward Mirador de San Nicolás to catch the changing light on the Alhambra and photograph sweeping views as the afternoon softens.
Descend to the Sacromonte quarter and visit the Sacromonte Caves Museum to learn about flamenco history and cave-dweller traditions.
If time allows, enjoy a pre-dinner drink on the terrace of Hotel Alhambra Palace for another elevated view before your evening plans.
Return to Plaza Bib-Rambla and linger over a glass of vermouth or a local beer at Taberna La Tana while watching the city shift into evening.
Walk to Calle Elvira and sample a few tapas at Bodegas Castañeda, pairing traditional plates with a Rioja or a sweet Pedro Ximénez.
Head up to Mirador de San Cristóbal to catch sunset hues over the Albaicín and Alhambra, then descend toward dinner with leisurely views still in mind.
Dinner at Restaurante Ruta del Azafrán for refined Andalusian cuisine-try their seasonal tasting menu or the slow-cooked lamb with Moorish spices.
Experience live flamenco in an intimate setting at Venta El Gallo or book a cave tablao in Sacromonte for an authentic night of song and dance.
If you crave a late-night drink, head to the rooftop bar of Hotel Casa 1800 Granada for a nightcap and a final illuminated view of the Alhambra.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Café 4 Gatos (breakfast) | €8 |
| Plaza Nueva (picnic supplies / bakery) | €5 |
| Alhambra (Palacios Nazaries timed entry) | €17 |
| Generalife (part of Alhambra complex) | Free |
| Alcazaba (part of Alhambra complex) | Free |
| Mirador de San Nicolás (viewpoint) | Free |
| Bar Casa Julio (lunch, tapas) | €20 |
| Albaicín: Calle Calderería Nueva (tea shops / shopping) | €10 |
| Guided walk - Free Tour Granada (suggested tip) | €10 |
| Casa de Zafra (museum) | €3 |
| Café Baraka (coffee / horchata) | €4 |
| Sacromonte Caves Museum (Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte) | €3 |
| Hotel Alhambra Palace (terrace drink) | €8 |
| Taberna La Tana (drink / vermouth) | €6 |
| Bodegas Castañeda (tapas and wine) | €18 |
| Mirador de San Cristóbal (sunset viewpoint) | Free |
| Restaurante Ruta del Azafrán (dinner, per-person average) | €35 |
| Flamenco show - Venta El Gallo / Sacromonte cave tablao (per-person) | €25 |
| Hotel Casa 1800 Granada (rooftop nightcap) | €10 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | €162 |