Are you travelling to Granada or do you live in the city and want to visit nearby places? This article is for you! Find out which are the best day trips from Granada.
Best 5 day trips from Granada
📍 Day Trip to the Alpujarras
Did you know that the Alpujarra Granadina is home to some of the most beautiful villages in Andalusia? This tour takes you to the charming villages of Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira. You will also visit Lanjarón and enjoy a tasting of local cheeses and artisan chocolates.
The Alpujarra Granadina tour is one of the best excursions from Granada.
🕝 Duration: 7 hours
✅ Services Included
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Tasting of local cheeses and handmade chocolates
📍Caminito del Rey Day Trip
The Caminito del Rey is one of the most spectacular trails in Andalusia. It is located in Malaga, on the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes at 105 metres above sea level. It is therefore NOT suitable for people with fear of heights.
🕝 Duration: 7 hours
✅ Services Included
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- English and Spanish speaking guide
- Entrance to the Caminito del Rey
📍Sierra Nevada Day trip
Sierra Nevada is a very popular destination in winter, although in the rest of the year it also maintains its charm. Its ski resort attracts people from all over Spain, and is one of the points on this route. During the guided hiking tour you will be able to see the Mulhacén and Veleta peaks, and even snow!
🕝 Duration: 7 hours
✅ Services Included
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- English and Spanish speaking guide specialised in the history and landscapes of the Sierra Nevada.
📍Tabernas Desert & Fort Bravo Day Trip
If you are from Andalusia, it is very likely that you have visited this place on a school trip. The Tabernas desert is located in the province of Almeria and is one of the few deserts in Europe. Westerns such as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Lawrence of Arabia have been filmed here.
🕝 Duration: 8 hours
✅ Services Included
- Transport by bus
- English speaking guide
- Entrance to the Interpretation Centre and Castle of Tabernas
📍 Day Trip to Córdoba
Cordoba is one of the most beautiful cities to visit in Andalusia. This tour from Granada will take you to see the most emblematic places of the city: the Mosque, the Roman Bridge, the Jewish quarter of Cordoba, etc.
If you want to visit it on your own, you can read my guide to see Cordoba in a day.
🕝 Duration: 7-8 hours
✅ Services Included
- English and Spanish speaking guide.
- Transport to and from Granada.
- Entrance to the Mosque.