Granada 📖 🌐 - 1-Day Detailed Itinerary
Trip Overview
- Dates: August 16-17, 2025 (1 night, 1 day) (CEST)
- Hotel: NH Collection Granada Victoria 📄 🌐
- Transportation: Driven by Ángel Heras from Alicante
- Travelers:
- Lebowitz Family: Craig, Emily, and Mia Lebowitz
- Heras Family:
- Ángel Heras-Marban (DNI: 48366403W)
- Pilar Viudes-Soler (DNI: 33496895V)
- Teo Heras (their son)
- Accommodation: 2 Premium Rooms (families sharing trip)
- Focus: Alhambra Palace, Moorish heritage, Andalusian culture
- Confirmation: 0155193912
Day 1 - August 16 (Arrival from Alicante)
Afternoon: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Arrival & Alhambra 📖 🎥 🌐
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Arrival & Hotel Check-in
- 3 p.m.: Arrive Granada driven by Ángel Heras-Marban (DNI: 48366403W) from Alicante 📖 🌐
- 3:30 p.m.: Check into NH Collection Granada Victoria 📄 🌐 🗺️
- Address: Puerta Real, 3, 18005, Granada, Spain
- Check-in: 12:00 p.m. CEST (early arrival, may need to wait)
- Rooms: 2 Premium Rooms with extra beds
- Room 1: Craig, Emily, Mia Lebowitz
- Room 2: Ángel Heras-Marban (DNI: 48366403W), Pilar Viudes-Soler (DNI: 33496895V), Teo Heras
- 4 p.m.: Quick refresh and Alhambra preparation
- Location: UNESCO World Heritage Site, crown jewel of Moorish architecture
- TICKETS CONFIRMED: 📄 - Pre-booked Alhambra tickets secured
- Highlights:
- Family Experience: Palace treasure hunt, architectural marvels
- Duration: 3.5 hours minimum for full experience
- Admission: Tickets required for all areas
- Audio Guide: Highly recommended for historical context
Evening: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. - Albaicín 📖 🌐 & Dinner
8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Albaicín Quarter 📖 🎥 🌐 🗺️ Exploration
- Location: Historic Moorish neighborhood, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Activities:
- Walk narrow cobblestone streets 🗺️
- Traditional white houses with flower-filled patios
- Mirador de San Nicolás 📖 🎥 🌐 🗺️: Sunset views of Alhambra
- Local artisan shops (ceramics, carpets) 🗺️
- People Watching: Evening strollers, street musicians, sunset photographers
- Family Fun: Spot architectural details, count different door colors
9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Traditional Granada Dinner
- Location: Plaza Nueva 🌐 🗺️ area or Calle Navas 🌐 🗺️
- Reservation: Carmen de Aben Humeya 🌐 (terrace with Alhambra views) 🗺️
- No reservation alternative: Bodegas Castañeda 🌐 (historic tapas bar) 🗺️
- Granada Tradition: Free tapas with every drink ordered
- Specialties: Habas con jamón, tortilla del Sacromonte, gazpacho
- Family Strategy: Order drinks and enjoy variety of free tapas
- Dining: Traditional tapas experience for family
- Experience: Authentic Andalusian dining culture
Day 2 - August 17 (Departure Day)
Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Final Granada Exploration
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Granada Cathedral 📖 🌐 🗺️ & Royal Chapel 📖 🌐 🗺️
- Location: City center, walking distance from most hotels
- Highlights:
- Renaissance cathedral architecture
- Royal Chapel - tomb of Catholic Monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand 📖 - Historical significance to Spanish unification
- Duration: 1.5 hours for both sites
- Admission: Separate tickets required for cathedral and chapel
- Family Interest: Royal history, impressive architecture
- Breakfast Options:
- Location: Historic silk market, near cathedral
- Activities:
- Traditional Moorish market atmosphere
- Handicrafts, ceramics, leather goods
- Granada souvenirs and spices
- Narrow alleyways reminiscent of Middle Eastern bazaars
- Shopping: Fajalauza pottery, marquetry boxes, Granada memorabilia
- Shopping: Great for souvenirs and local crafts
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Hotel Checkout & Departure Prep
- Hotel Checkout: NH Collection Granada Victoria 🗺️ at 12:00 p.m. CEST
- Final packing: Prepare luggage for return journey
- Meet: Gather with Heras family for departure
Afternoon: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Return to Alicante
- Quick Lunch Options for the Road:
- 12 p.m.: Ángel Heras-Marban (DNI: 48366403W) drives us back to Alicante with the Heras family
- Journey: Scenic drive through Andalusian countryside
- Duration: Approximately 2.5-3 hours
- Route: Through Spanish landscapes, olive groves, mountains
- Company: Enjoying the return journey with our Alicante hosts
Transportation Guide
Getting Around Granada
- Walking: Historic center very compact and walkable
- Bus: Municipal buses connect major sites
- Taxi: Available but many sites within walking distance
- Alhambra Bus: Special service to Alhambra from city center
Key Routes
- City Center to Alhambra: 20-minute walk uphill or bus service
- Albaicín Quarter: Walking exploration recommended
- Cathedral Area: Central location, walkable from hotels
People Watching Hotspots
Best Locations for Local Life
- Mirador de San Nicolás 📖 🌐: Sunset gatherings, street musicians
- Plaza Nueva 🌐: Tapas crawlers, evening social life
- Calle Navas 🌐: Traditional tapas bars, local dining
- Albaicín Streets 🌐: Residents, tourists, artisan shops
- Cathedral Square 🌐: Morning activity, local life
Family-Friendly Tips
For Mia (Child-Specific)
- Alhambra: Palace exploration, architectural details game
- Albaicín: Narrow street adventure, door color counting
- Cathedral: Royal tomb stories, impressive architecture
- Tapas: New food experiences, cultural tradition
Practical Considerations
- August Weather: Very hot (up to 95°F), early morning/evening activities preferred
- Alhambra: Advance booking absolutely essential
- Walking: Comfortable shoes for cobblestones and hills
- Language: Spanish/Andalusian dialect, some English in tourist areas
- Siesta: Many shops close 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tourist Information: Plaza del Carmen 🌐 - +34 958 248 280
- Alhambra Info: +34 958 027 971
- Medical Emergency: 112
- Local Police: 092
- Municipal Tourism: +34 958 248 280
Critical Reminders
Alhambra Booking
- TICKETS SECURED: 📄 - Confirmed Alhambra tickets
- Official Website: www.alhambra-patronato.es
- Time Slot: Afternoon visit confirmed to avoid morning rush
- IMPORTANT: Bring photo ID required for entry - tickets are name-specific
Weather Preparation
- Sun Protection: Hat, sunscreen, water bottle
- Comfortable Shoes: Lots of walking on uneven surfaces
- Layers: Cooler evening in mountains
