TOP 10 MOST VISITED CITIES IN SPAIN

1.       Alhambra

This picture shows the palace and part garden the Alhambra that is situated on a plateau overlooking the city of Granada in southern Spain. This picture is taken from Touropia, 10 top tourist attractions in Spain.

The first most visited cities in Spain that I will share is Alhambra. Part palace and part fortress, the Alhambra is the pinnacle of Moorish art and one of the best architectural sights in the whole of Europe. Overlooking the pretty hillside city of Granada, it’s easy to spend a day exploring this remarkable monument to Spain’s Muslim past. Its sheer beauty is simply astounding and it’s no wonder it ranks as one of the most incredible visitor attractions in Spain. The Alhambra was originally established in 1238 by the founder of the Nasrid Dynasty, Muhammad Ibn al Ahmar. He wanted to create a new Muslim capital in Granada upon being driven to Spain’s south by Christian forces. To this end, the Alhambra presents a hard and domineering face as it marks the bitter rivalry between Spain’s Christian and Muslim forces. But there’s beauty in its hostility, and its ornate gardens and pools of running water add a softer touch too.

This is the view of Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolas in the Albayzin of Granada. Picture taken from en.wikipedia.org.

How to get there?

You can get there by three ways which are by foot, by public transport or by car. If you go there by foot, the average distance is 800 m. and a slope between 6% and 23%. There exist basically two different paths to get to the Alhambra by foot from the city center. Next, if you want to get there by using public transport, you need to take the line C3, with stop at the Generalife Ticket Office. Last but not least, if you are willing to travel to Alhambra by car, it is via the south route of the city going towards the Sierra Nevada, since private transport is not allowed access to the Alhambra from the city center.  

        You must go towards the Granada beltway and continue southbound (Motril) and follow the signs indicating Alhambra (South beltway) and it will take you to the monument parking. There are two secured parking areas a few meters away from the ticket office where you can leave your car while making your visit to the Alhambra. From the Granada airport take freeway A-92, Granada beltway, exit Ronda 132 South and exit 5-A Alhambra. In the Facilities and Access sections of our interactive map you can find the locations of the parking lots, bus and taxi stops, main entrances, access on foot and bus tours.