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.
| Population | 236,000 |
| Area | 470,000 |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Currency | Euro |
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) |
|---|---|
 | 18.68 - 54.95 |
| 21.98 - 95.60 |
| 34.07 - 108.79 |
| 43.96 - 153.85 |
| 140.66 - 196.70 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 15.38 - 25.27 |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral of Granada | This is the second largest cathedral in Spain. | all ages | 5.49 |
| Royal Chapel | This grand structure holds the tombs of many important historical figures. Keep your camera at home for this one, no cameras are allowed. | adults | 5.49 |
| The Alhambra | Part fortress and part garden, you'll be taken back to the medieval era. If you can, buy tickets ahead of time as the number of people allowed inside at the same time is limited. | all ages | 15.38 |
| Cartuja Monastery | Here you'll find not only a monastery but a collection of artwork. | all ages | 5.49 |
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.
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | There are a few cafes in town that offer healthy and delicious breakfast options at a great price. | 3.30 - 7.69 |
| Budget lunch | After touring the morning away, you'll find lots of different restaurants available that offer both local and international dishes. | 6.59 - 12.09 |
| Budget dinner | From small to large dishes, you'll find it all at various budget prices. | 10.99 - 19.78 |
| Beer (small) | Many of the local dining options carry different beers, both regular and flavored. | 2.20 - 4.40 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Public bus from airport into town | 4.40 |
| Taxi transport from airport | 28.57 - 37.36 |
| Public bus in Granada | 1.10 |
| 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 |