Granada Travel Forum

We are flying out to Malaga on the first Friday in October and would like to find out the best way to travel from Malaga to Granada - bus, train or taxi. What are the fares, travel times etc? Which method is most reliable?

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We want to get from Granada to Alicante in late October. We have had a look at ALSA's web site and there seem to be 2 buses leaving at 2.30am, then nothing until 10.00am ish. This doesn't get into Alicante until around 4.00pm and it would be a shame to waste the middle of a whole day just travelling. And 2.00am is a bit of an effort!! Does anyone know of any other bus/transport services to get us Alicante? And if not, perhaps some good spots to hang out on a Monday night in Granada until 2.00am :) Thanks

I will be Granada to visit Alhambra...Can someone tell me how far it is from the station? Is it far from the station? Public transportation available. Safe to travel alone? How about the hotel...Please provide some information.

Dies anyone know of any hostals I can try in Granada within this price range? We are a couple looking to spend one night in the City this Saturday
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ed

I'm taking my sons to Granada this summer and would like to know of any cool places to take them to see a real flamenco show. I heard of one place where Federico Garcia Lorca used to hang out. It was a famous cave restaurant. Any clues as to what i might be talking about. THANKS!

Tracy

I'm visiting Granada in October with my husband and teenage kids. The guided tours are a bit pricey for us and I'm wondering if we can rent audio tours?

If so are they available at the Alhambra entrance itself and what is the cost? If we have bought tickets in advance would we have to queue for hours to hire an audio tour?

I don't suppose there's any site that provides podcasts to download onto ipods?

Advice gratefully welcomed!

Thanks,

Krisserlis

I will be studying at Granada University this year and wondered if anyone could advise me which area is the best/safest to rent student accommodation?
Many thanks

Hi,
I'll be in Granada for two nights in June and wonder if you can recommend any really nice, but not too expensive hotels in good locations? Thank you very much for your help.

L

I am a scatterbrained mom of two young kids so that means my brain is fried most of the time. Last time I was in Granada, (hold in your breath), I didn't make it to the Alhambra!!!! My eight-year-old, tearfully clutching her copy of "Tales of the Alhambra" was beyond disappointed with me and I am going back in a few weeks. How do I GUARANTEE I can get her and my mom in this time. It's the highlight ofthe trip for them. I used to study in Granada 21 years ago and I never realized how tough it can be to get in because back then, all I had to do was climb up the hill and walk in! Well we had a series of unplanned events come up, put off getting tickets and the last two days we were in Granada last year it was closed! Seriously, they will kill me, I need to get those tickets but how far in advance and where is thebest place. I am only in Granada for 3 days this time but can I buy them from Malaga or some other city? HELP!!!

Hello guys! The first stop in my trip to Andalucía this September is Granada and I'll be spending 3 days and two night there. I've found several hotels in the city but haven't found anything truly unique and special. I like accomodations with character and history. For instance, while in Sevilla I'm going to stay in a monastery two hours north for two days. I'm not looking for anything exact. Just unique. All suggestions are welcome -- regardless of whether or not you've stayed there. Thanks is advance!

How much is the audio tour in Alhambra???

Is the train ride scenic from Granada to Seville? I was going to try and make it to Ronda to see the mountains and wild flowers, but I dont think it will work out so I'm wondering what the scenery is like on this route. I will be arriving April 21st.
Thanks for all the help!

Is it possible to hire a driver to take you from Granada to Ronda?
And then hire a driver in Ronda to take you to Ronda to Seville?
How much do you think this would cost?
My family member who I am travelling with does not want to take the train, bus or rent a car.

I wish to travel from Seville to Granada. Is there any train? Should I get the bus? Which is the fastest way?

We are coming to Granada in May and planning to stay just one night. as we are coming by rent-a-car and we don't have much time, can you recommend us a hotel which has free parking, which is not expensive and is near the city centre?

What is the best time of year to see the gardens of the Alhambra Palace looking at their best? (we are hoping to visit in the Spring - which month would be best - March, April or May?)

Hello,
We are looking to rent an apartment for a week in Granada in October while I attend meetings at the Palacio des Exposiciones y Congresos. There's an interesting vacation apartment in the Albaycin barrio, but it looks as if I'd have to take a bus to the Palacio each day if we stayed there. If we do this, what would be my travel time each way? Is this practical for someone who doesn't know the city very well? How frequently do buses come, and what is the system for buying tickets? Any other information will be much appreciated.

Thanks!

hi all, we are planning to spend 12 days in spain, please comment on our itin:

Day 1: arrive barcelona around 3pm, walk around city
Day 2-4: barcelona; barcelona night train to granada
Day 5: granada alhambra; stay in granada
Day 6: morning bus/train to ronda; stay in ronda
Day 7-9: afternoon bus/train to sevilla; stay 2 nights at sevilla; train to madrid morning day 9
Day 10-11: madrid
Day 12: early morning flight out of madrid

I'm having trouble booking train tickets on www.renfe.es. i went to their english page but when i go to booking, it turns into half spanish.

1) for night trains from barcelona to granada, there are a few prices but doesn't say which kind of bed it is. which price should i choose?
2) should i take train or bus from granada to ronda? seems like there is no direct train or bus, can anyone give me sites where i can book these tickets?
3) should i take train or bus from ronda to sevilla? also difficult to find info on this route.
4) if we decide to stop over at cordoba for a couple of hours, would there be lockers in the train station that would be able to fit suitcases?

any recommendations on hotels in cities we are visiting? looking for convenience and cleaningness. budget around 100 euro or a bit more per night.

thanks a lot for any input!! i don't where to start planning for this trip. have been looking thru lonely planet guide and some sites. but i guess everyone is just supposed to know the trivials of booking tickets. please help!!

best regards,
yammi

could you tell me which part of Granada has the moroccan market and when it is on Thank You

Hi all! I've been to Spain a couple of times but it will be my first time to Granada. I am taking some friends of mine with me. What would be a nice 2 to 3 star hotel in the city center, ranging from around 70 to 90 Euros for a double standard room you can recommend?
What food and restaurant can anyone recommend to try in the area of the old city or city center?
Thanks!
AL

Please, can someone give me an advice about Flamenco shows in Granada? I found in internet a list of locals where it is possible to have a dinner and to see a show:
Cueva La Rocío
Cueva Los Tarantos
Cueva María La Canastera
Peña Flamenca La Platería
Sala Albaicín
Sala Vimaambi " Raiz y Duende"
Venta El Gallo
I don't konw how choose one of them.
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Gianfalco

Need some help to figure out a way from the train station to our hostal at C/Rosario near the cathedral. We will be coming in ~8:20PM from Ronda. What would be the best way to get to our hostal. I would prefer to take a taxi. But I read somewhere that the streets may be closed for traffic. Will it be easy to find a taxi late in the evening and how much might the fare be? Any suggestions would be helpful.

Hello,
I have been living in Spain for three months and am planning a trip backpacking through europe. I need to send my excess baggage home, but I got quotes from UPS and FedEx and got upwards of 600 euro estimations. I dont need my stuff in the USA right away and was wondering if anyone knew a way to "slow Ship" my bag home on a ship or something for a cheaper price?

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Hi Guys,
I'm travelling from Liverpool UK on the 20th January 2008 to Granada Spain. I am taking my son there for his 21st birthday treat. A work colleague has suggested that this is the wrong time of the year to go. Can anyone suggest any activities or places to visit at this time. I'm sure he's mistaken.

Many thanks,
Steve Coggsy

A few friends & myself are looking to go to Granada after Christmas and I was wondering how the skiing and snow is at that time this year. Is there decent snow this year? Our dates will be Dec 21 and 26. Will everything be open during Christmas as well??

Any advise related to skiing, accommodation, or nightlife would be a big help!!!

Thanks!!!

Jamie

Hablo Español :)

Hii,
i'm 19 and looking to learn spanish in granada in february.. can someone tell me anything about "Enforex" if they've been there? Or are there any well-regarded and quality spanish schools in Granada??
i think i'll stay at granada university but am leaning towards enforex as a school...
Thank youuuu!!

Hi to all
On 7th,8th and 9th of Dec.we will be in Granada.As it is a holiday period in Granada I would like to get our tickets for Elhambra on internet.Do we have to get tickets for other places,that worth seeing?Do we have to get a guide for the place?Is Generalife a part of Elhambra?I need advices urgently as we don't want to miss anything because of holiday period in that region.Thanks.

Hi there,

5 of us will be travelling from Granada (Spain) to Faro (Portugal) on the 1st January 2008 and would like to know what our best option is. I was hoping to take the Alsa Bus but it does not seem like there is a bus available on the 1st Jan '08. Car would not be an option since we wont be returning to spain to return the car.



Please assist!
Regards,
Shiyam

Hi
Between 7-9 Dec.I will be in Granada.I want to discover Granada by myself and go to the places (to watch flamenco,to eat paella etc.) where the inhabitants of Granada go, not only the turists.I mean I want to feel the real and original atmosphere of your city and culture.For example for flamenco show where can I watch original show performed by gypsies.Also any other tips ( what to eat,where to go,what to buy etc.) that can't be found in any web sites.Thanks.

Are you allowed to take photographs inside Alhambra? Are you allowed to bring in your small purse when you tour inside? Thank you.