Why go
- Municipality in Andalusia, Spain.
- Known for Universidad de Granada (UGR Granada).
- Served by F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX).
History
Granada is the capital city of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of four rivers, the Darro, the Genil, the Monachil and the Beiro. Ascribed to the Vega de Granada comarca, the city sits at an average elevation of 738 m (2,421 ft) above sea level 50 km from the Mediterranean coast, the Costa Tropical. With a population of 233,532 as of 2024, it is the 20th-largest city in Spain and is an important wine growing region It was the last Muslim stronghold in Islamic Spain.
Restaurants & places to go
292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320, Embraer 190, CRJ-900, CRK, CRJ-200, ATR 72) · 5 routes: Barcelona*, London*, Madrid*, Melilla*, Palma de Mallorca*
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 2 routes: Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca
- Air Europa UX (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Palma de Mallorca
- British Airways BA (Embraer 190) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GRX has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, London, Madrid, Melilla).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Granada, Spain. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.