The Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain

A castle and a fortress, a royal palace and a town, amazing gardens and a summer retreat, the Alhambra is all of that and much more.

It was built between the XIII and the XIV centuries and was the crown jewel of the Emirate of Granada, whose territories stretched from part of Córdoba, Sevilla, Jaén, Murcia and Cádiz, to the whole of Almería, Málaga and Granada.

Alhambra Tickets

Where to buy tickets for the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. How to buy tickets on the same day in the ticket office located in Alhambra, in advance on the Internet or by telephone. Offers and discounts for children and pensioners.

Generalife Gardens

The Generalife were the gardens of the Arab architect, beautifully spacious Arab gardens next to the Alhambra on the hill Cerro del Sol, which provide an idea of how extensive these mansions once were.

Alhambra Palaces

Palaces, royal apartments and towers of the Alhambra in Granada. The military part of the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, the Patio of Lions, the Comares Palace in Alhambra, the Palace of Charles V, the Powder Tower and the Tower of Vela.

Alhambra Entarnce Prices

General admission prices of the Alhambra in Granada and advance tickets. Prices for adults and discounts for disabled people, under 12's, pensioners, young people under 30 years, price of admission to the Alhambra with City Pass

Alhambra History

The origin of the Alhambra palace, its transformation over centuries of history, the reign of Yusuf I, construction of the Palace of Comares, handing over of the Alhambra to the Catholic Monarchs, the posterior changes to the Alhambra.

Alhambra Opening Hours

Opening hours and closing times of the Alhambra in Granada, morning and afternoon sessions of the Alhambra and Generalife in summer and winter. Best time to visit the Alhambra palace and other tips for visiting the Alhambra and the Generalife.

Alhambra Parking

Information on Alhambra parking, parking prices for cars, buses and caravans, parking location maps, photos of access points, number of parking spaces and parking areas, how to get to the parking areas from Granada city centre.

How to Get to Alhambra

Getting to the Alhambra palace by bus, discounts, offers and bus fares. Getting to the Alhambra on foot from Cuesta de Gomerez. Several different ways to reach the Alhambra, description of the monuments you can see.

Alhambra Map

Map of the Alhambra in Granada, the streets and surrounding neighbourhoods Albaycin and Sacromonte. The most interesting places around the Alhambra, Carrera del Darro, Paseo de los Tristes and Carmen de los Martires.

Alhambra Photos

Photos of the Alhambra and the Generalife in Granada. Images of the Patio of the Lions, Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba, the Powder Tower and the Vela, Generalife, the Comares Palace, the Palace of Carlos V.

Certainly, the Alhambra and the Generalife are the main symbols of the splendour and power reached by the Nasrid dynasty. Finally, after 10 years of war it was taken by the Reyes Católicos in 1492 and they set foot in the palace the 2nd of January.

view of the alhambra from mirador of st nicolas

The first sultan of the Alhambra was Muhammad I, known as Al.Ahmar, the founder of the Nasrid dynasty. Muhammad XII, known as Boabdil, was the last one.

The Alhambra of Granada is the most popular monument in Spain, in 2012 it had 3 million visitors, and it became Unesco World Heritage Site in 1984.

This year, after a decade of restoration, the Lion Fountain has returned to its beautiful patio in the Nasrid Palaces.

Its magnificent architecture, its fascinating decoration or the wonderful water gardens and patios in the Generalife are only part of its beauty.

When you look around, you see its spectacular location, stunning views to Granada, the old town Albaycin and the snowed peaks of Sierra Nevada, then you understand the privilege of being here.

"Space of the month" is a special programme run by the Council of the Alhambra that allows visitors to see new areas of the Alhambra, usually closed to the general public. Each month they select one space and it can be accessed with the general ticket.

In January 2013 it was the Emperor's Chambers, and in February it will be the turn of the Tower of the Captive. Watch the space before your visit!

We Answer Your Questions On The Alhambra

How can I reach the Alhambra on foot?

You can get to the Alhambra by the Cuesta de Gomerez, near Plaza Nueva. You can see the map, photos and other information on how to walk to the Alhambra in how to get to Alhambra.