Granada in 2 days: what to see day by day

Day 1 · 5 h 45 min visiting · approx. 140 m walking between stops

1. Alhambra — 3 h 30 min visit. This extensive palace complex and fortress, Granada's main attraction, requires several hours of visiting with a reservation, unlike the Alcazaba itself.
2. Palace of Charles V — 1 h visit (approx. 110 m from previous stop). This Renaissance palace within the Alhambra, with a unique circular courtyard, houses two museums and stands out against the Moorish architecture.
3. Museo de Bellas Artes — 1 h 15 min visit (approx. 30 m from previous stop). It is the only fine arts museum located directly within the Palace of Charles V, in the Alhambra complex.

Where to eat along the route (Day 1)

• Parador de Granada — A former monastery transformed into a luxury hotel, offering the opportunity to dine in the heart of the Alhambra with a view.

Day 2 · 6 h 15 min visiting · approx. 33.2 km walking between stops

1. Generalife — 1 h 15 min visit. Its gardens with numerous fountains and patios are an ideal place for a peaceful stroll and a respite from the hustle and bustle of the Alhambra.
2. Palacio del Partal — 20 min visit (approx. 320 m from previous stop). This is one of the oldest palaces in the Alhambra, known for its picturesque portico and pool, offering a peaceful respite.
3. El Bañuelo Arab Baths — 35 min visit (approx. 410 m from previous stop). These are some of the best-preserved 11th-century Arab baths in Spain, offering a unique insight into the daily life of Moorish Granada. Hours: May 01–Sep 14 Mon–Sun 09:00–14:30,17:00–20:30 · Sep 15–Apr 30 Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00.
4. Granada Cathedral — 1 h 15 min visit (approx. 550 m from previous stop). It is the main Renaissance temple of the city and the only resting place of the Catholic Monarchs in Granada.
5. Corral del Carbón — 20 min visit (approx. 160 m from previous stop). This is the only preserved medieval ksar in Spain, which served as an inn and market, unlike the remains of the city walls. Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00 · Sat–Sun 10:00–14:00, 17:00–19:00.
6. Elvira Gate — 15 min visit (approx. 820 m from previous stop). As an authentic, medieval gate of the Moorish fortifications, it serves as a symbolic entrance to the historic part of the city.
7. Monasterio de La Cartuja — 1 h 15 min visit (approx. 1.1 km from previous stop). Features one of the most extravagant and opulent Baroque decors in Spain, differing in scale of ornamentation from other temples.
8. Alcazaba — 1 h visit (approx. 29.8 km from previous stop). The oldest, defensive part of the Alhambra, offering an extensive panorama of the city from its highest towers, in contrast to the inner courtyards.