Practical Tips and Useful Information about Granada to Help you During your Trip
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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
- Bus Station: 902 422 242. More information in the Granada Bus Station.
- Granada Airport: 958 245 269. Granada Airport is 20 km from Granada following the A-92.
- Granada City Buses: customer helpline, free phone 900 710 900. More information in Granada Buses.
- Granada Train Station (Avenida de los Andaluces, s/n): 958 271 272. To reach the Railway Station, take the bus route 11.
- Trains Renfe, information and reservations: 902 240 202.
- Car Rental: here you'll find information on all companies and their locations in the city.
More information in the Granada Transport.
Health Centers in Granada
- PTS, Emergencies - Parque Tecnológico de Ciencias de la Salud (Av. del Conocimiento): 958 241 100.
- Hospital Universitario San Cecilio (Ctra de Jaen, s/n): 958 023 000.
- Hospital Virgen de las Nieves (Avda de las Fuerzas Armadas, 2): 958 020 000.
- Hospital San Juan de Dios (San Juan de Dios street, s/n): 958 275 700.
- Red Cross: 958 221 420.
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.
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Other practical information about Granada:
- What to See in Granada
What to do in Granada, the most important places and monuments, entertainment, etc. - Granada in 1, 2 y 3 Days
Most interesting places to visit in Granada in 3 days, opening hours, prices, etc. - Tourist Offices
Tourist offices that offer visitors tourist information. Location, opening hours, etc. - Granada City Card
What's city card, when is worthy to buy it, its advantages, where to buy and collect, etc. - How to Get to Granada
How to reach the center from the Bus Station or the Airport, different methods of travel. - Granada Map
Location of the Alhambra, monuments, beauty spots and other touristic places.
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