Can you smoke in the Alhambra?

Can you smoke in the Alhambra? The Board of the Alhambra and Generalife have a free service for loaning porta-baby backpacks. Consult the Services section for more information. Do not drink, eat or smoke (except in in designated areas). No photography with tripods or flash (not even for night time visits), without authorized permission.

How do you skip lines at Alhambra?

The best way to skip the line at the Alhambra is by buying your tickets online. Please remember that on a particular day only 6,000 visitors are allowed inside the fortress. Book your tickets in advance or risk the chance of tickets being sold out.

How long is the wait at the Alhambra?

The average wait time for ticket holders is around one hour during peak hours because of the rush. However, individuals who do not have tickets may need to wait an hour or two to visit the place. During non-peak hours, you can enter in just about 15 to 30 minutes. Q.

Can you leave Alhambra and go back in?

You can access to every place inside the Alhambra (Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, Partal and Generalife) just once. However, you can go in and out of the complex all the times you need.

Is there a dress code for Alhambra Palace?

A. There is not a particular dress code to be followed while visiting Alhambra Palace in Granada.

Does the Alhambra have food?

Chef DeJuan leads our in-house culinary team as he creates show-inspired fare for each performance's unique story and theme. Each time you visit the Alhambra Theatre, you'll also enjoy an entirely new menu.

Should I go to the Nasrid Palace first or last?

Best Way To Explore Alhambra Palace If you choose to enter through the main entrance, explore the Generalife first and then the Nasrid Palaces and Alcazaba. If you enter through the Gate of Justice, then visiting the opposite way is an ideal route to take.

Is the Alhambra better at night?

However the most prettiest is the Nasrid Palaces. It looks amazing during the daytime but after sunset, the lacks of tourists and the silence around make it quite mysterious. This makes Alhambra at night worth visiting for those who wish to avoid crowds and love a romantic setting!

Can you picnic at Alhambra?

There is not a lot of choice within the Alhambra for food so if you get the chance to pack a picnic you can have a lovely lunch in the gardens.

Are bags allowed in the Alhambra?

Small sized bags are permitted for carrying personal objects, and small backpacks (40x40cm). In the case of entering with small backpacks, they must be worn on the front of the body, to prevent bothering other visitors or rubbing against the walls.

Do you need passport to enter Alhambra?

You can also buy them on the same day of your visit (if any tickets left), up to two hours before the allocated time for the entrance to the Nasrid Palaces. Alhambra tickets are nominative, so you MUST show your national ID (UE nationals) or passport to be granted access to the monument.

How long does Nasrid Palace take?

The recommended tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours and has a length of 3.5 km. The order of visiting the different parts of the monument has to be carried out according to the time slot shown on the ticket to access the Nasrid Palaces.

Can I take photos in the Alhambra?

Do not drink, eat or smoke (except in in designated areas). No photography with tripods or flash (not even for night time visits), without authorized permission. Respect and follow the instructions. No touching the decorations on the walls.

What time of day is best to visit Alhambra?

Time of day: If you're visiting during the winter, you'll have more time to visit Alhambra if you come in the morning. Visit during the afternoon in you're making the trip in the spring, summer or fall months to get the most out of your visit.

What can you bring into the Alhambra?

Yes you can take your own food and drink into the Alhambra. You aren't allowed to take large bags into the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba or Generalife though so you may need to use the storage lockers while you are exploring those.

Do you need to cover your shoulders at Alhambra?

Unlike many monuments in Europe, in my experience there was no specific dress code for the Alhambra – it's fine to wear clothes that don't cover your shoulders or knees. However, you will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals.

Do they check your passport at Alhambra?

Alhambra tickets are nominative, so you MUST show your national ID (UE nationals) or passport to be granted access to the monument. Here we explain how to buy official tickets for the Alhambra, the different ticket types, areas included, prices and discounts, how to make changes, return policy and many other tips.

Is it better to visit the Alhambra in the morning or afternoon?

Time of day: If you're visiting during the winter, you'll have more time to visit Alhambra if you come in the morning. Visit during the afternoon in you're making the trip in the spring, summer or fall months to get the most out of your visit.

Can you sleep in the Alhambra?

The Parador de Granada in Andalusia offers one of the most romantic opportunities of any hotel in the world: to sleep inside the Alhambra. So popular has this 36 bedroom Granada Parador become that rooms need to be booked up to six months in advance.

Can I wear sandals to Alhambra?

Dress in comfortable clothing With the warm weather and the hours of walking ahead of you, I would definitely say to wear comfortable shoes and light clothing. If you're planning on walking to the Alhambra, you'll find a pretty large hill waiting for you, so make sure you don't wear sandals.

How much time do you need at Nasrid Palace?

Remember that you should organize your visit based on the entrance time to the Nasrid Palaces indicated on your ticket, given that you will only be able to access this part of the monument at that time. Visits have an average duration of 3 hours.

Can I wear shorts at the Alhambra?

There is a church at the Alhambra. If you plan to see it, you need to follow the dress code: Dress code for churches: Shorts or bare shoulders are not allowed for either women or men.

How early should you get to Alhambra?

The most important thing to take into account to plan your visit properly is the Nasrid Palaces entry time that appears on your ticket. You should arrive to the Alhambra at least 30 minutes before, since it takes around 20 mins to walk from the Alhambra main gate to the Nasrid Palaces.

Are dogs allowed in the Alhambra?

No pets allowed except guide dogs to assist the disabled.