This blog post was originally posted on January 19, 2018, and was updated on April 16, 2019.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nestled right into the heart of Andalusia, Granada is everything we love about southern Spain.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Beautiful weather, stunning sights, tasty tapas, friendly locals…we could go on! In most cases, we recommend spending at least 4 or 5 days in Granada. This will allow you to really get a feel for the local culture and lifestyle, which might just be our favorite part! But what if you only have 48 hours in Granada? Luckily, the city is simple to navigate and you can easily see the main tourist attractions<\/a> in just two days. Here’s your itinerary for a magical 48 hours in Granada!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Insider’s Tip<\/strong>: Consider getting the Granada Card<\/a> if you’re here for just a few days. This handy tourist pass gets you into several of the city’s main sights (including the Alhambra) and easily pays for itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morning & afternoon, Day 1: Visit the Albayz\u00edn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After arriving in town, start your 48 hours in Granada by heading to the fabled Albayz\u00edn district. The trek up the hill to this ancient Moorish barrio <\/em>might take 15-20 minutes, but it’s a great way to stretch your legs. Tucked within the winding streets of the Albayz\u00edn are several sights worth seeing, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

• Casa del Chapiz<\/strong><\/a>: These historic mansions belonged to Moorish families in Granada who converted to Christianity during the Reconquest.
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• El Ba\u00f1uelo<\/strong><\/a>: You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time upon entering these well-preserved 11th century Arab baths.
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• Casa de Zafra<\/strong><\/a>: This small local history museum is housed in a 14th century Moorish house that later became a Christian convent.
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  Take the Cuesta del Chapiz down from the Albayz\u00edn for lovely views of the Alhambra. With this route, you’ll also come to the charming Paseo de los Tristes promenade along the Darro river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n