Granada & Beyond
Some highlights
The Alhambra is an unmissable experience with our top local guides. This masterpiece of Islamic art with its exquisite palaces, serene gardens, and panoramic views.
Across from the Alhambra, lace up your comfortable sneakers and explore the labyrinthine streets of the Albaicín with a local host. Discover hidden gems, stories of its Moorish past, and the perfect vantage point for capturing that iconic photo.
Unleash your creativity in a silk painting workshop led by a celebrated local artist. Master the refined technique of painting on high-quality silk, creating your own unique piece of wearable art.
South of Granada is the Alpujarras region, known for its picturesque mountain white-washed villages. A hiking excursion with our guides who know the best hiking trails is ideal for fit nature lovers.
Granada’s renowned ceramic heritage, rooted in Moorish traditions, comes alive in a special ceramic painting workshop.
Dive into the flavors of Granada with a cooking class that highlights the region’s Moorish culinary influences.
Join a local on an Insiders Stroll through the Sacromonte district, famed for Gypsy cave houses, flamenco traditions, breathtaking Alhambra views.
En route to or from Granada, geology enthusiasts will love Torcal Nature Reserve, with Europe's finest karst landscapes with sinkholes, caves, and springs.
Granada is a magnet for visitors from around the globe, drawn to one of the world’s most breathtaking monuments: the Alhambra. Perched high above the city, this Moorish masterpiece was the crowning jewel of Spain’s Moorish kingdom. With its stunning hilltop location and the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountains as a backdrop, the Alhambra stands as an awe-inspiring cultural landmark and a testament to Andalusian history.
But there’s so much more to Granada than the Alhambra! Share your interests with us, and we’ll curate the perfect complementary activities to round out your stay.
For those seeking a taste of Spain’s rural charm, venture south of Granada to the serene valleys of Las Alpujarras. This hidden gem offers picturesque hiking trails and a glimpse into traditional village life, preserved much as it has been for centuries.
OUR HAPPY CLIENTS SAY
As far as sightseeing, the Alhambra has to be on top of the list of spectacular sites.
"There was such a contrast with the castle and interiors between the Moorish vs the Christian periods. The sheer size of the Alhambra and its grounds was impressive, and the view of the Alhambra from the top hills of the Albayzin is surely memorable.”
Trip to Granada with Carlos was terrific! He might have been the best guide we’ve ever had!
"So knowledgeable….we just talked all day long! Really a great guy and we would love to keep in touch with him! Enjoyed the sites immensely”
“One of the best evenings was spent in Granada, eating a fabulous dinner with a beautiful, unrestricted view of the Alhambra!”
Granada has amazing history, architecture, and gardens!
"But you out did yourself on the choice of the restaurant. Food was great and the view unbelievable !!”
All of the hotels were great but as mentioned above the hotel in Granada was absolutely stunning.
"We loved the ambiance, location, and just overall details were thought of.”
Highlights of our time include the walking tours and the Olive oil tasting.
"The kids were especially entertained at the Flamenco show. We were so touched by the hospitality shown to our family in both Granada and Madrid.”
“The Alhambra was…the Alhambra, what can you say? Very, very impressive almost overwhelming!”
The walking tour upon arrival worked out nice and the guide helped us find another flamenco place (we couldn’t help ourselves!).
"The guide for the Alhambra was very interesting because he had a degree in biology, so his understanding of the gardens was superb.”
“We were grateful for the guide's extensive knowledge of the Alhambra; such an enjoyable and educational tour.”
“Your advice to arrange for a window seat at the restaurant in Granada to see the Alhambra against the setting sunlight was a grand idea.”
Granada is amazing, and different.
"We requested a Parador somewhere on the trip, and this was a great choice - the oldest convent in Spain, inside the gardens of the Alhambra. Amazing building, fascinating location.”
“Granada is fascinating with its huge Moorish influence. The Alhambra is incomparable in its preserved beauty.”
