Explore Granada
Granada is the capital city of the province of Granada, in Andalusia, Spain. Granada is one of the pearls of Spain, most visited by tourists from all over the world.
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Language Spoken
Spanish is the official language spoken in Grenada.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC-04:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around 10.00 € (R197.30), and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 31.00 € (R611.62).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 2.50 € (R49.32) and an imported beer around 3.00 € (R59.19).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis start at 5.00 € (R98.65), and then 1.15 € (R22.69) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Granada has urban and intercity busses and also a tourist train. If you want to travel the province and not just the city, renting a car would be the best option.Things to do in Granada
The top attractions to visit in Granada are The Alhambra, Generalife, Albayzin, Mirador de San Nicolas, Nasrid Palaces, Royal Chapel, Granada Cathedral, Sacromonte, The Bañuelo, Corral del Carbón, Granada Charterhouse, and you must definitely make time to enjoy some Tapas.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Granada need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.