motorhome places Granada Spain

Granada, Pictures and general information

The beautiful Alhambra in Granada is world famous.
Alhambra, also called the red castle, because its walls shine in different shades of red at different times of the day. This is due to a ferrous clay from which the builders made bricks.

The building was an important city castle, strategically located on a hill and built in the Moorish style during the Islamic era of the region.
Within a fortress wall are
the citadel (the Alcazaba), the Nasrid palaces (Palacios Nazaries), the palace of Charles the Fifth and other buildings, such as B. a church, a monastery and a hotel.

Beautiful gardens (Generalife) are also part of the Alhambra

The Alhambra, built on an area of â€‹â€‹13 hectares, is a tourist magnet, which can often lead to bottlenecks in the procurement of tickets.

Important to know about this:

Opening times, tickets and admission prices

Due to the large number of visitors, the admission tickets are limited. Every half hour 40 visitors can visit the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra.
There are two different tickets.
6, - Euro, access to the gardens
12, - Euro, so you can also see the palaces, including the highlight the Nasrid Palace.

If you have successfully bought your ticket, you should pay close attention to the time that is printed on it. During this time the Nasrid Palace can be visited.
If you are not on time, your entry will expire.

Especially in the high season, the ticket must be pre-ordered, this can be done as follows:

with the credit card by telephone in Spanish on the domestic number: 902 224 460 Abroad: 34 915 37 91 78 or the Homepage: Tickets Alhambra Granada www. alhambra tickets. it or www. alhambra tickets. com

Opening hours:
March - October
8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Night admission only Nasrid Palace 22:00 - 23:30
November - February
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Night entry only Nasrid Palace 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The ticket office for day guests opens half an hour before opening. If you want to risk getting a card without a reservation, should queue about half an hour to an hour before opening.

Here are the most important data at a glance:
Alhambra and Nasrid Palace

1010-90 Rule of the Berber Zirids

1090 Rule of the Almoravids

1238 Residence of Beni Nasr

13. -15. Century Alhambra

1491 Siege by the army of the Catholic Kings

2. 1. 1492 handover of the city and end of the Sultanate of Granada

1536 Puerta de las Granadas

1542 foundation of the university

1568 uprising in the Albaicin

1840 Extension of the audience hall, Mexuar

1890 Fire in the Sala de la Barca

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Granada can be described as a meeting place of the Arab and the Christian world..
The landmark of the city is the Alhambra, an obligatory destination for any tourist visiting Andalusia..

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But the city has other places to visit..
The district of Albaicin , a maze of streets and squares, such as that of San Nicolas, from whose vantage point you have a beautiful view of Granada and the Sierra Nevada.. Typical of this district are the ´carmenes´, the houses with garden..

Sacromonte is famous for its caves carved into the Valparaiso hill.. The folk dwellings, drilled into the earth and whitewashed, have traditionally been inhabited by Gypsy families who hold their flamenco evenings in them..

The Plaza de Bib-rambla , the flower market, is a place for strolling near the most important monuments..
The Alcaiceria , the former silk market, is recommended for travelers who like to buy souvenirs of the city.. A labyrinth of narrow streets with shops for jewelry, silver, pottery and marquetry.

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The Alhambra is a complex of palaces, fortifications and royal chambers.. Its construction began in the middle of the 13th century.. For around 250 years, the Nasrid kings resided on the Alhambra.. Boabdil, the last Muslim king, surrendered them without a fight after the Christian conquest by Isabella and Ferdinand..

The complex is divided into the former public administration area, the Palacio de Comares, and the private area, the Palacio de Go on Leones.. The Palace of Charles V «built in 1529» houses the Museum of the Alhambra and the Fine Arts.. Generalife, the garden of the royal residence, is particularly noteworthy.. As there is only one particular contingent of tickets, it is advisable to book them in advance.. On the Internet at www.. Alhambra-tickets.. it or in any branch of La Caixa..

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Alhama de Granada

The surroundings as well as the old town center of Alhama de Granada are surrounded by an extremely impressive landscape. The view from the old town down into the more than 2 square kilometer gorge is breathtaking.
The municipality is located in the Sierra de Tejeda, on an abrupt and deep cliff on the Alhama River. It boasts a renowned spa with thermal waters used by the Romans and Arabs, where today arthritis, rheumatism and stress are treated. The historical cultural heritage is rich and the old town is of particular artistic and historical interest.

Selected parking spaces

| allgemeiner Parkplatz

Designated car park for RVs, trailers and coaches near the Alhambra. Parking fee in winter: EUR 1.43 for the 1st minute and EUR 0.04 for each additional minute.

| Parkplatz Autobahn
Venta del Peral I

spanien 18891 Cullar
A pitch at the Venta del Peral service area on the A92 (Granada - Murcia).

| allgemeiner Parkplatz
Playa Granada

spanien 18600 Motril Calle Rector Lorenzo Morillas Cuevas
A parking lot on the beach.
Now has a height limit

| Parkplatz geeignet für Wohnmobil über 5 m
Parking Alhambra

spanien 18009 Granada Alhambra
Small day parking lot, no overnight stay

Selected service points

| laundry
Lavanderia Autoservice

spanien 18120 Alhama de Granada Pablo Picasso 3 Bajo C
A small laundromat. Very clean. Detergents are included. They are good new industrial machines. The owner takes care of you

| laundry
Speed Queen Waschsalon

spanien 18007 Granada Calle San Quintín 93

| öffentliche Wasserstelle/Brunnen/Quelle
Wasser

spanien 18100 Armilla

Selected gastronomy

| BurgerKing
Burger King Serrallo Granada

spanien 18008 Granada Paseo Laguna de Cameros
Burger King Serrallo Granada - fast food restaurant

| Cafe
Polinario Café Bar

spanien 18009 Granada Avda. del Generalife
In Polinario Café Bar you will meet the guide.

| Cafe
Cafe Bar Alban 24

spanien 18006 Armilla

Mon-Sat 07:30-21:30

Selected sights

| church
Kathedrale Granada

Spanien 18001 Granada
Construction work began under the influence of the Gothic style. But Diego de Siloe turned it into a work of the Renaissance, which was completed in the 17th century with a Baroque façade.
The interior of the cathedral is divided into five naves.
The Capilla Real, where the remains of the Catholic Monarchs rest, was commissioned in 1505.

| Landscape
Naturdenkmal Cárcavas de Marchal

spanien 18519 Marchal Carretera de Lugros a GR-4104 (Purullena)
The Cárcavas de Marchal natural monument, which is well worth seeing, is located in the town of the same name in the district of Hoya de Guadix in the eastern part of the province of Granada. High mountain chains shield it from external influences and thus ensure a continental climate.

| Museum General
Palast Karls V.

18009 Granada
The Alhambra Museum, which exhibits Hispano-Arab art, is housed in the Palace of Charles V.
The square plan of the palace, designed in 1527, contrasts with the circular courtyard surrounded by colonnades

| Hiking
Ruta de los Cahorros

spanien 18193 Monachil
Ruta de los Cahorros - exciting gorge hike on the outskirts of Granada. Moderate hike. Good basic condition required. Mostly easy to walk paths. Surefootedness required.

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Madraza

Spanien 18001 Granada
Madraza, the former Koran school was founded by Yusuf I and later rededicated as the town hall. Today it houses branches of the university.

General Pois

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Palacio Real

spanien 18010 Granada Court of the Lions
The highlight of the Alhambra is certainly the palace of the Nasrids, the most magnificent sections of which date back to the 14th century. As inconspicuous as the palace appears from the outside, the more magnificent it is inside: filigree Arabic lettering, intricate wall ornaments, stucco decorations, etc. The highlight of Islamic architecture is undoubtedly the ´lion´s court´, the center of the harem.

| Tourist Info
Granavisión Grupo Turístico

spanien 18009 Granada Paseo de la Sabika, 15
Granavisión Grupo Turístico offers a walking tour of the city of Granada with the Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens. Duration approx. 3 hours and costs €44.00 on site. During a walk you will receive information about the history and discover some things that are otherwise hidden from us. After purchasing the ticket, you will meet the guide at the Polinario Cafe Bar.

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Schlucht

spanien 18120 Alhama de Granada Calle Carnicería
From the parking lot you go directly into the gorge. The way is about 2 km. Interesting washouts from the creek and ruins make the trail very varied and interesting. The path ends in the old town. But there are also more advanced routes for longer hikes.

| Castle
Granada ist für die Alhanbra bekannt, und das nicht zu Unrecht. Der Aufweg zu FuÃŸ lohnt sich, denn oben wird man mit einer fantastischen Kulisse belohnt. Der Ausblick über die Stadt ist einzigartig

spanien 18009 Granada Calle Real de la Alhambra
Granada is well known for the Alhambra, and not without reason. The ascent via the Wandereg, on foot, is worthwhile, because at the top you will be rewarded with a fantastic view of Granada. The view over the city is unique and overwhelming.

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Heisse Quellen

spanien 18120 Alhama de Granada GR-170a
In the Hotel Baleario de Alhama de Granada there is the possibility to use the hot springs for a fee. There is also a freely accessible pool a little apart from it.

motorhome places Granada Spain