Day trips from Granada
Granada, apart from its great historical heritage, has a wide range of activities, routes, excursions and natural landscapes that you cannot miss. There are options for everyone; from routes and excursions in the mountains for those who are more into the mountains, to beaches on the Costa Tropical for those who like the beach more. If you are going to visit Granada city, but you have a spare day left in which you don’t know what to do, we propose 3 very popular excursions that you can do with friends or family.
Excursion through the Cahorros de Monachil
Los Cahorros de Monachil are located in the Sierra Nevada National Park, and are an ideal excursion for nature and hiking lovers. It is a quiet place, with caves and small waterfalls.
It is a very simple excursion that can be done by driving and parking next to the river or taking the metropolitan bus 183, which leaves from Paseo de los Basilios. If you prefer a more organized option, you can also book an organized Hiking route. It is a route of about 8 kilometers, suitable for all levels.
Excursion from Granada to Caminito del Rey
The Caminito del Rey is a wooden walkway of about 3 kilometers that is located in the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes. Although today it is a tourist attraction, it was originally built for the maintenance of the El Chorro water canal, where the waters of the Guadalhorce River are retained.
Over time, this walkway has become one of the most popular routes in Andalusia, especially for those looking for a slightly more adventurous experience. The route, which goes next to the rock of the gorge, offers views of the surrounding nature, which you cannot miss.
To visit it on your own, you can arrive by car from Granada in approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Of course, it is important to reserve tickets several months in advance through the official website, as it is usually in high demand. There is also the option of hiring organized excursions that include transportation, entrance and a guide.
Excursion to the Alpujarra Granadina
It is the most popular excursion in Granada. Throughout this excursion you will be able to visit some of the most beautiful towns in Spain; Capileira, Bubión or Pampaneira, all of them are white towns. This route lasts all day, and is ideal to do with family or children.
It is an excursion that you can do in organized groups or on your own. If you decide to do it on your own and you don’t have a car, you will be interested to know that the Alsa company provides a bus with two daily departures from Granada city, one at 10:00 a.m., and the other at 4:00 p.m. .
Visiting the Alpujarra Granadina with a guide is highly recommended, since it is an area that has a lot of history and information about the last years of the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula.
To make the most of the day, it is advisable to make the first stop of this excursion in Lanjarón and continue until you reach Pampaneira. The next stop will be in Bubión, a town located among cherry trees, and the last stop, the town of Capileira.
Say goodbye to your vacation with the perfect activity
We propose the perfect activity to end the day of excursion or say goodbye to your vacation: a flamenco show. Relax while you have a drink and let yourself be carried away by magic and art in a very special atmosphere.
If you don’t know how to say goodbye to your last day of vacation in Granada, a show with professional flamenco artists is the ideal option. You can’t leave Granada without seeing a flamenco show!