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Visit the Alhambra and Generalife
The beautiful Alhambra Palace is one of the best-preserved medieval Islamic palaces in the world and the most visited monument in Spain attracting over 3 million every year.
Find out more about the Alhambra and booking tickets here…
10 Things to do with kids in Granada
Discover the best places in Granada to visit with kids, from the magic of the Alhambra Palace and the gardens of the Generalife to the fun of the beach and mountains. Includes useful location map.
Find the best beaches on Granada’s Costa Tropical
The nearest beaches of the Costa Tropical are only an hour from the city. Between the Costa Almería and the Costa del Sol, this beautiful stretch of coastline boasts many great beaches ideal for swimming and water sports.
Recent posts from the Granada Spain Blog
Find out about 4 fantastic outdoor activity holidays in Granada
Dreaming of getting away and into the outdoors? Find out what outdoor activity holidays are on offer in Granada, Spain – the perfect post-lockdown holiday.
Autumn in Granada: Walking in the Alpujarras
Avoid the crowds and get out into nature and the Spanish sunshine. Explore the Alpujarras, southern foothills of Granada’s Sierra Nevada, with a walking trip this Autumn.
Why Granada is one of the best destinations to learn Spanish
Looking for somewhere to improve your Spanish? Come to Granada. With all the many cultural and social opportunities on offer in this great city, it’s the perfect place to go out and practice face-to-face whatever you’ve learned through books, online and in the classroom.
5 of the Best Budget Hotels in Granada, Spain
Between Christmas and Easter is always a good time to visit Granada. Explore the Best Budget Hotels in Granada, where you won’t break the bank, but might also get ‘boutique’ for your buck. Here are 5 of the best.
Get a taste of Granada – take a food tour
Join Carol Byrne on the Taste of Granada food tour to discover how locals eat out in Granada and try some of the best food and drink spots in town.
Dreaming of a post-pandemic getaway – Choose Granada
With European Governments gradually easing lockdown and travel restrictions, we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You may not know when your next trip will be but you can choose where. Choose Granada.
If you are lucky enough to get to the beach in 2020
“If you are lucky enough to live at the beach, you are lucky enough!” And if you are lucky enough to get to the Costa Tropical this year, here’s our Granada Beach bucket list for 2020.
Tapas & the City – Granada Tapas Competition 2020
As the postponed 12th annual Granada Tapas Competition finally comes to a close, who better than Gayle Mackie, local foodie, Granada guide and tapas aficionado, to give us the low-down on the city’s tapas culture and this year’s competition.
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What do you need to know about travelling to Spain from the UK right now
What do you need to do before you travel to Spain?
- A certificate of negative PCR test taken in the 72 hours before entering Spain or proof of double vaccination status.
- The QR code from the Spanish Health Control Form to be completed online.
- Any additional non-Covid related visa/entry documents.
What must you do on arrival in Spain?
- You will be required to present the QR code (hardcopy or digital) from the online Health Control Form that you complete before you travel.
What will you need on your return to the UK?
- If you are not fully vaccinated, you will need to show proof of a negative PCR or lateral flow test, taken within 72 hours before returning to the UK.
- If you are fully vaccinated, a lateral flow test (non-NHS), must be taken within 48 hours of arriving back in the UK.
- If you are unvaccinated, you will need to take PCR test on day two after your return. There are a number of Government accredited companies offering this service.
- A completed passenger locator form. You will need your test code to complete this.
Date: 24 November 2021
For further advice on travel to Spain visit the UK Government website.
