After you’ve hit Madrid and Barcelona, then Granada is arguably the best choice to take a deeper dive into what Spain offers. This city is the capital of the Andalusia region so it has a distinct history and even more interesting architecture.
The main attraction here is the huge Alhambra palace complex combined with the Generalife gardens. Visiting them isn’t exactly cheap, but once you get there you’ll see why and you’ll agree that it’s very worthwhile.
| Population | 236,000 |
| Area | 470,000 |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Currency | Euro |
Food and drinks in Granada have prices similar to what you’ll find in the larger cities, and the usual advice of looking for bargains at places without English-language menus out front applies. Two days should be enough to cover the main sights here, though it’s pleasant enough that you might be tempted to stay longer.
| Budget breakfast | There are a few cafes in town that offer healthy and delicious breakfast options at a great price. | $3.76 - $7.53 |
| Budget lunch | After touring the morning away, you'll find lots of different restaurants available that offer both local and international dishes. | $6.99 - $12.37 |
| Budget dinner | From small to large dishes, you'll find it all at various budget prices. | $11.29 - $19.35 |
| Beer (small) | Many of the local dining options carry different beers, both regular and flavored. | $2.15 - $4.30 |
| Month | High F | Low F | PRECIP (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54 | 34 | 1.7 |
| February | 57 | 37 | 1.4 |
| March | 63 | 40 | 1.5 |
| April | 66 | 43 | 1.6 |
| May | 74 | 50 | 1.2 |
| June | 84 | 57 | 0.6 |
| July | 92 | 63 | 0.1 |
| August | 92 | 63 | 0.1 |
| September | 83 | 57 | 0.7 |
| October | 71 | 49 | 1.6 |
| November | 61 | 41 | 1.8 |
| December | 56 | 37 | 1.9 |
Granada is known for having a mild climate with short winters that are on the cold side along with summers that sizzle with a bit of heat. Although summers do get hot, you don’t have to worry about discomfort due to humidity.
The months of November through April see colder weather while Fall tends to see days with rain showers. If you’re looking for a snow filled winter, look elsewere as Granada rarely gets any snowfall.
| 21 Mar | 7:17am | 7:27pm |
| 21 Jun | 6:54am | 9:38pm |
| 21 Sep | 8:01am | 8:13pm |
| 21 Dec | 8:24am | 6:01pm |
Known as being one of the must visit cities in Spain, you’ll find it interesting to hear that it never seems to feel overcrowded which in turn helps to make it a great destination throughout the entire year.
However, if you choose to visit during the summer months, be prepared for slightly higher hotel prices.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 18.28 - 53.76 |
| 21.51 - 93.55 |
| 33.33 - 106.45 |
| 43.01 - 150.54 |
| 137.63 - 192.47 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 15.05 - 24.73 |