🇪🇸 Granada in 24 Hours: The Ultimate Guide
*From my 15-day Spain-Portugal DIY itinerary - copy ready!* 📍 Where We Stayed: BiBo Suites Oro del Darro (Albaicín's ancient Islamic quarter) 🌅 Day 1: Alhambra + Albaicín Magic 8:00 AM - ALHAMBRA PALACE ⚠️ HARDEST TICKET IN SPAIN! Book weeks ahead (see my profile for booking hacks). Must-Follow Route: 1️⃣ Nasrid Palaces (✨ Most opulent halls—take your time!) 2️⃣ Palace of Charles V 3️⃣ Alcazaba Fortress 4️⃣ Jardines del Paraíso 5️⃣ Generalife Gardens (🍊 Orange trees + fountains) 6️⃣ Cta. del Rey Chico (scenic downhill exit) 🌇 AFTERNOON: Albaicín Quarter: Wander labyrinthine Islamic streets (our hotel area!). Granada Cathedral: Golden Baroque beauty (skipped interior for the vibrant nearby souks 🕌). 🌄 SUNSET SPOTS (Pick One!): 1️⃣ Mirador de San Nicolás Classic postcard view: Alhambra + Sierra Nevada 🏔️. Crowded but easy climb. 2️⃣ Mirador de San Miguel Alto (Local’s secret!) Take bus N9 to the hilltop church. Walk down via candlelit alleys with stunning night views. 🚌 NIGHT BUS TO VALENCIA 23:45 - 07:15 (Save a hotel night!) 🍽️ EAT LIKE A LOCAL: 1️⃣ La Cueva de 1900 - Legendary jamón ibérico & paella. 2️⃣ Heladería Los Italianos - Near Royal Chapel, try Cassata gelato! 3️⃣ Bar Aliatar (1947) - Famous budget sandwiches. #SpainTravel #Granada #Alhambra #HiddenGems #SoloTravel ✈️