Upon entry to the Alhambra you will
have been assigned a time slot for the Palace Nazaries. If you fail
to enter during this half hour time slot you will be denied entry
to this stunning complex. It therefore makes sense to enter the
Alhambra well before you assigned time. You can then visit other
sections of the Alhambra beforehand. Logically it is best to visit
first the Alcazaba then the Palace of Carlos V (with museums) before
the Palace Nazaries. Then you can walk along the North wall towards
the Generalife (gardens). To visit everything at a leisurely pace
will require at least 3 hours.
Tickets for the Alhambra
The number of admissions per day is limited to protect
the monument. Therefore if you have not booked in advance it is
imperative to turn up early in the day, especially during high season,
to guarantee entry. Queues will start well before the 8.30 opening
time.
There are only two organisations who sell public tickets. One is the Alhambra ticket Office and the other is La Caixa Bank.
A number of travel agents sell tickets including hotel pick up and tour guide.
The "BONO TURISTICA" to Granada includes the Alhambra amongst other atractions often has availability when direct Alhambra tickets are sold out. This is available from the Caja Granada Bank.
La Caixa bank
All branches and cash machines of this large bank provide a reservation system. You can sometimes choose your time slot for the Palacio Nazaries (see above). This reservation system must be used at least one day in advance.
Online
A ticket reservation service is available online at: www.alhambra-tickets.es
Tickets reserved online must be purchased and collected from the Western Alhambra Entrance (see below) or any La Caixa bank cash machine using the same credit card.
Visit the Alhambras's website for more details:
www.alhambra-patronato.es
Telephone
Tickets can be reserved by phoning 902 888 001 from Spain or +34 934 923 750 from abroad. Tele-operators speak Spanish, English and French.
If you have reserved a ticket you will have to
collect your ticket from the Western entrance. This is a long uphill
walk from the city centre so leave plenty of time to make sure you
don't miss your time slot for the Palace Nazaries. Alternatively
jump on the No. 32 bus which runs regularly from the centre and
will drop you right in front of the ticket office.
 Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra and Generalife Gardens on this fascinating morning tour. You'll explore beyond the beautiful Moorish architecture to learn the history of one of the most visited attractions in the world.
Your visit begins in the Alhambra, whose construction began in the 11th century on the red hill known as Assabika which overlooks Granada. The Alcazaba fortress was the first structure to be built, followed by the royal palace and residence of members of the court.
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