Practical Tips and Useful Information about Granada to Help you During your Trip

Here, we have compiled practical information and tips that can be useful before or during your stay in Granada, or if you come across a challenging circumstance during your stay in Granada.


This includes the locations and contact details of health centers for medical assistance, police stations, currency exchange offices, and other essential services.

Law Enforcement in Granada - Police and Guardia Civil

Law enforcement in Granada (and in general in Spain) is carried out by three organizations.

Policia Local (Local City Police)

The Policia Local is municipal police force which focuses on issues within the city of Granada such as handling small robberies, private conflicts, controlling traffic, etc..

This is most likely the police you should contact if you have a problem in the city of Granada. Telephone: 061.

Guardia Civil (Civil Guard)

Guardia Civil is responsible for the surveillance of traffic in interurban areas, investigating crimes, maintaining security and order, etc. Telephone: 062.

Policia Nacional (National Police)

The Policia Nacional usually deals with more serious crimes and operates in the province of Granada rather than in the city itself. Telephone: 092.

European Emergency Number

If it's confusing where to call, you can simply dial 112, the European emergency number.

You can also visit Granada Police Station in the centre (Realejo), Calle Huerta del Rasillo s/n, 18004 Granada.

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 14:00.

Transport - Airport, Bus and Train Stations

More information in the Granada Transport.

Health Centers in Granada

Foreign Exchange and Post Office

Foreign Exchange in Granada

There are two foreign exchange offices in Granada. You can also exchange money at any bank, but they have very limited working hours.

Global Exchange - Western Union, address: Reyes Católicos, 31.

Open from 9:00 to 22:00, 7 days a week, phone: 900 855 550.

Eurochange (small food shop, Tabacos), address: Calle Gran Vía de Colón, 22.

Normally, they have slightly better exchange rates than Western Union.

Open from 9:30 to 21:00, 7 days a week, phone: 615 403 877.

Post Office in Granada

Central Post Office (Calle Puerta Real s/n). Tel: 958 224 835.

Passport and NIE for Foreigners

Passport and DNI

Services: for issues regarding the National Identity Card and Passport, you can book an appointment.

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 14:00.

Address: Plaza de los Campos s/n (Realejo, in the center of Granada), Granada 18009.

Telephone: 958 808 509.

NIE for Foreigners in Granada

Services: to obtain the temporary residence permit and long-term residence permit, authorization to work in Granada, or authorization to stay in Granada for studies, you need to schedule an appointment.

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 14:00.

Address: Calle San Agapito 2 (near Traumatologia), Granada 18013.

Telephone: 958 909 413.

Other practical information about Granada:

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