Granada Tours from Costa del Sol

Granada, a multicultural and energetic city at the base of the Sierra Nevada, is home to two of Spain’s best-known UNESCO World Heritage sites: the gardens of the Generalife and the Moorish Alhambra palace. Here’s what you need to know about visiting Granada from the Costa del Sol.

Highlights

• Marvel at the Moorish architecture of the Alhambra palace.

• Learn about the 1,000-year history of Granada, including Moorish occupation from the eighth to 11th centuries.

• Stroll through the gardens of Generalife, once the summer palace for the Moorish sultan.

• Explore the streets of Central Granada with plenty of free time for a meal at one of the many tapas bars.

Things to Know

• Day trips to Granada from Málaga or Marbella last anywhere from seven to 10 hours, depending on the option chosen.

• Granada is located 78 miles (126 kilometers) from Málaga and 111 miles (179 kilometers) from Marbella on the Costa del Sol.

• Tickets to the Alhambra can sell out early, so book your day trip ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

• Most tours include pickup and drop-off from hotels on the Costa del Sol.