Absolutely stunning and a must see site in Granada. Pictures will never do justice of actually seeing it for yourself. But there are some bad reviews on here and let me help you out. Book your tickets from the official website way in advance or you will not get in. Secondary sites seem to be a scam. Whatever Identity documents you use to book your ticket with, passport or ID card, take it with you because it must be scanned to enter the property or you will not get in. No exception. And your ticket is timed entry. Be on time and at the proper gate. Booking from the official website will send you detailed instructions on what to do.

This is a world-famous site and we can see why - the Alhambra is huge and very impressive, and we spent more than half a day exploring the various buildings and the extensive gardens. Worth paying for the ticket that gives you access to all areas. You can pay for a guided tour or just explore on your own (which is what we did). Watch out for members of staff telling you off for not obeying rules (e.g. don't eat while sitting on the stone benches attached to one of the buildings) that were not sign-posted anywhere as far as we could see.

The Alhambra and the Generalife are absolutely amazing and worth the visit! The fortress complex and the gardens are really beautiful and although it takes some time to see all of it (spare at least half a day to be able to fully explore and enjoy it), it was a relaxing and calming experience. There are places to grab coffee, water, and a sandwich to eat.

We had a guided walking tour so avoided any problems with tickets and entrance. Basically the area contains a number of palaces with beautiful gardens, intricate stone carvings and tiles as well as fountains. It is impossible to describe all this adequately in writing. What is important to realise is that there are loads of steps, slippery surfaces and crowds of visitors. The guide described everything but really only a small proportion of the continual talking can be remembered. Just enjoy the walk through and the atmosphere. There are cafes but you need to allow 3 hours to see and walk through everything.

No need to describe it, you absolutely have to see it. So all I have to do is give you a few tips to make the most of it. 1. Book well in advance to have an entry, and on the official website to avoid paying more unnecessarily. 2. Minimum 4 hours visit. 3. Don't exhaust yourself climbing the hill before the visit. Take the bus (1.5 euros per ticket or a taxi around 6 euros). I encourage you to take a taxi if you are more than three. 4. If you're not too tired at the end of the visit, walk down the pedestrian street: Calle Real de la Alhambra. 5. The prices of drinks and snacks are reasonable inside. Up to you. Finally, I have seen too much inappropriate behavior, please respect the place: do not smoke, do not eat, do not touch everything, respect other visitors

An amazing glimpse in to the past. We stayed in town and walked up but if you aren’t fit and able suggest a taxi/bus ride. The palace is huge so expect to spend a whole day wandering around the buildings and gardens. You need ID and don’t miss your slot if you have booked additional tours or they won’t let you in.

The place is very popular hence very crowded. You have to spend 3 to 4 hours to explore the whole place. The gardens were very beautiful, well kept and stunning. The city view on all sides of the palace is astounding. Lines are quite long at the entrances of the different sections.. a very nice place to explore, people watch and appreciate the history of the palace..a must see in this region.

Most unique palace I have seen in over 10 countries. Unbelievable decorations on walls, ceilings, etc. Huge complex of 3 palaces and beautiful grounds. It is a long tour with many steps…we were with excellent guide and it took 3 hours although he did give us 2 bathroom breaks and a 15 minute sit down. Antonio was our excellent guide provided by Tauck Tours.

ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL This place is absolutely magical! Its architecture and history are completely out of this world. The views to the city are stunning too! It is really a long walk to be able to see it all (or most of it), but it's all worth it! You will not regret it. You can have a guided visit, with someone walking privately with you or your group, it's great, but my husband and I (going on saving mode!) decided to just walk on our own and it was great! We did it at our own pace and stopped for coffee and cake when we needed to. This place is a must! 100%! Este lugar es absolutamente mágico! Su arquitectura y su historia son completamente espectaculares. La vista hacia a la ciudad es hermosísima! Si quieres ver todo (o la mayoría) debes caminar bastante, pero vale la pena! No te arrepentirás. Puedes tener un guía privado para ti o tu grupo, es muy bueno, pero mi esposo y yo (que ibamos en modo de ahorro!) decidimos caminar solos y fue genial! Caminamos a nuestro propio ritmo y paramos por café y torta cuando necesitábamos. Este lugar es recomendado 100%!

For about thirty years I've wanted to see the Alhambra and experience Granada, I was fortunate to go in October when the weather was cool mornings, warming up as the day went on. I booked the earliest ticket to go in at 8.30am to the Nasrid Palace. Do not forgo a trip to this part of the Alhambra, it was probably one of the most stunning places I've ever seen in my life. Take a very long, slow walk around, don't just take pictures (or the dreaded selfies) then rush on to the next thing. I was very surprised at how empty the gardens were behind the palace, again people were rushing off to the next place. They were really delightful, lots of benches to sit and just enjoy the view. By the time I'd moved up to General life it again was very busy, full of tour groups. I realised in the gardens everyone was walking down the centre two 'rows' in the garden, leaving the outer edges almost empty of people. Again I really enjoyed wandering up and down these areas with nobody else around. You can take some food/snacks in and a drink, there isn't a huge amount to eat or drink here although there are some restaurants outside the main complex. I walked up from the city, yes, it's hilly but as long as you are steady and take a break on the many benches up the hill you'll be fine! It definitely gives you a sense of achievement when you walk through the magnificient gates! If you have booked an early ticket for Nasrid Palace the best entrance is the Gates of Justice (Puerta de la Justica) and join the queue to get in. You can arrive 15-20 mins early before your entry time and you'll be fine, even at the earliest part of the day. I'd give 3-4 hrs maximum to look around. Feasibly you could do Granada in a day if you stayed two nights in the city, with an early start at Alhambra. But it would be rushed. But personally I'd give the minimum of two full days because Granada is a very special place to visit and deserves to be savoured.