Granada

The Moors ruled over Granada longer than any other kingdom in Spain – it was their last stronghold, and didn’t fall to the Christians until 1492. Their rule is symbolised by Granada’s star attraction, the iconic Alhambra, a showcase for Moorish architectural flair and craftsmanship. The intricacy of the décor is awe-inspiring, as are the water features of the immaculately laid out gardens.

But there is more to the city than the Alhambra. The Albaicín is Spain’s largest and most characteristic surviving Moorish quarter, with steep cobbled streets lined with whitewashed houses and hidden courtyards shaded by orange and lemon trees, while in the district of Sacromonte the strains of flamenco music can be heard drifting through the streets each evening.

The Alhambra

An architectural gem

An architectural gem

Nestling below the imposing Sierra Nevada, the Alhambra was the seat of the sultans who ruled over Spain’s last Moorish kingdom and no stay in Granada would be complete without a visit. Admire the far-reaching views from the Torre de la Vela in the Alcazaba (the old defensive fortress); sit for a while in the ornamental gardens of the Generalife listening to the soothing tinkling of the fountains; and marvel at the astonishingly ornate stucco decoration of the three Nazaríes Palaces.

Please note that although the Alhambra is open daily, the Moorish baths are only open Tuesday to Saturday, while the Palacio de Dar-al-Horra, the only other intact Moorish building open to visitors, is only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Albaicín district

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

We include notes for a self-guided walking tour of the Albaicín, the atmospheric district on the other side of the river from the Alhambra where the sultans’ subjects lived. Cobbled streets wind up the hillside from the Moorish baths to the Plaza San Nicolás – which commands the best views of the Alhambra – and eventually lead into Sacromonte, a district characterised by cave dwellings and a strong gypsy culture.

Accommodation

The hotel is ideally located for exploring the city.

We provide suggestions for where to eat out in the documentation that we send you prior to your holiday.

Casa Morisca

Located on the edge of the atmospheric Albaicín, this romantic 15th-century mansion is close to the Alhambra, and is ideally located to explore the palace. Inside, it is exquisitely appointed and full of character, the furniture, fine tilework and original features recalling years gone by. The 14 stylish bedrooms are set around the central, arcaded courtyard, which has a fountain at its centre. You can upgrade to a larger junior suite or the best room in the hotel, the Mirador, which boasts a superb view of the Alhambra.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Facilities
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Lift

Prices

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Add-on price

Casa Morisca, 2 nights: 01 January 2022 - 31 December 2022

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 Jan - 13 Mar 2022	£190	£116
14 Mar - 30 Jun 2022	£236	£148
1 Jul - 31 Aug 2022	£228	£140
1 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£248	£156
1 Nov - 21 Dec 2022	£228	£140
22 - 29 Dec 2022	£248	£156

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades & extra nights for first hotel

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Casa Morisca, Granada (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Jan - 13 Mar 2022	£84	£136
14 Mar - 30 Jun 2022	£104	£168
01 Jul - 31 Aug 2022	£98	£162
01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£112	£182
01 Nov - 21 Dec 2022	£100	£164
22 Dec - 31 Dec 2022	£108	£176

Getting to the city centre

This information is for guidance only; no travel is included in our prices and you should pay locally for your chosen option.

For more information about the airport, visit the Málaga airport website.

Getting between Malaga and Granada:

Public transport	Approx. duration	Frequency
Bus	2 hours	every flight arrival

Other options	Approx. duration	Approx. cost
Taxi	90 minutes	30€

Reviews

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Anon

25 February 2020

We highly recommend this holiday, (Life in an Alpujarran Village) which can indeed be done without a car! The Alhambra was the obvious highlight and we recommend the two day add-on in Granada rather than trying to do it in a day trip from Las Chimeneas (should you have a car)
B MacDonald USA

30 October 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed this glorious Spanish sampler. This was our first trip to Southern Spain but surely not our last. We combined visits to Seville and Granada with the Ronda/Grazalema walking trip. We fell in love with Seville -- the accommodations were ideally situated and the walking tour included in our travel documents allowed us to see the city's highlights thoroughly and at our own pace. Ronda was swarming with tourists but our hotel was quiet and we found opportunities to explore the gorgeous hiking trails outside of town, visiting a massive gorge and the Chapel of the Virgin de la Cabeza, which was carved out of rock in the 9th century by the Visigoths. Grazalema was quietly stunning with surprisingly good restaurants for such a small town, warm, friendly residents and breathtaking hiking and vistas. We finished off in Granada with a visit to the Alhambra and two glorious days of exploration. We recommend extra nights in Grazalema, because the hiking is so good, as well as in both Seville and Granada. Not enough time so we'll just have to go back!

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our short walking break Ronda and the Grazalema Sierra with our city add-ons in Seville and Granada

Anon

25 February 2020

We highly recommend this holiday, (Life in an Alpujarran Village) which can indeed be done without a car! The Alhambra was the obvious highlight and we recommend the two day add-on in Granada rather than trying to do it in a day trip from Las Chimeneas (should you have a car)

B MacDonald USA

30 October 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed this glorious Spanish sampler. This was our first trip to Southern Spain but surely not our last. We combined visits to Seville and Granada with the Ronda/Grazalema walking trip. We fell in love with Seville -- the accommodations were ideally situated and the walking tour included in our travel documents allowed us to see the city's highlights thoroughly and at our own pace. Ronda was swarming with tourists but our hotel was quiet and we found opportunities to explore the gorgeous hiking trails outside of town, visiting a massive gorge and the Chapel of the Virgin de la Cabeza, which was carved out of rock in the 9th century by the Visigoths. Grazalema was quietly stunning with surprisingly good restaurants for such a small town, warm, friendly residents and breathtaking hiking and vistas. We finished off in Granada with a visit to the Alhambra and two glorious days of exploration. We recommend extra nights in Grazalema, because the hiking is so good, as well as in both Seville and Granada. Not enough time so we'll just have to go back!

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our short walking break Ronda and the Grazalema Sierra with our city add-ons in Seville and Granada

Granada City Add-On

Holiday information

Granada

Sightseeing

Accommodation

Pre-book tickets for the Alhambra