What to see in Granada in autumn

The city of the Alhambra is beautiful in all seasons of the year, however, if you are considering visiting Granada in autumn, you could not have chosen a better time. Although the days are gradually getting shorter, there are still many hours of sunshine during the months of September and October. You will also find a city that is tinged with ochre, yellow and brown colours; the perfect colours for souvenir photos at the San Nicolás viewpoint or for getting lost in the Albaicín neighbourhood while the last rays of the afternoon timidly appear around the corners.

We love Granada no matter the weather and we want you to discover with your family or friends why this city is so enchanted, where so many different cultures have passed through and left their mark. All this without mentioning the fact that in autumn the first snowfalls are likely to occur in the Sierra, a fact that adds to the pleasant temperature of the day. That is to say, you can easily spend the morning in the mountains and the afternoon on the beach due to the short distance between one point and the other.

In this post we are going to suggest some tours that will allow you to discover Granada in autumn without missing anything. We will also tell you some interesting additional facts that will help you enjoy the essence of Granada with its people, customs and gastronomy.

The best guided tours to see Granada in autumn

It is you who will ultimately decide how many tours there will be, how and in what order, however we would like to suggest a specific order based on the layout of the city. The Alhambra, for example, is located on a hill surrounded by the Albaicín neighbourhood. We recommend visiting this neighbourhood first and then continuing with the palatine city. You also have the option of leaving the Alhambra for the night visit.

Albaicín and Sacromonte

In this Albaicín and Sacromonte tour, which you can access if you want to discover the city in Autumn with your partner, friends, coworkers, etc., you will have all the information about visiting the Albaicín and Sacromonte neighborhoods. The Albaicín is one of the most distinctive symbols of the city; it is the neighborhood with the essence of all the cultures that have passed through the ancient Nasrid city. In addition to the intricate layout of its streets, you will be able to see a very typical type of construction in Granada: the carmen.

Many people in Granada consider the Albaicín more as a town within the city than as another neighborhood. This is because the bars still have their long-time clientele, while receiving visits from curious tourists amazed by the tapas of Granada. It is as if time had stopped when walking through its cobbled streets that, as if wanting to surprise you, lead to beautiful squares, viewpoints and unique corners that only the Albaicín has.

The second most famous neighbourhood in Granada for its picturesque layout is Sacromonte. This is the neighbourhood of caves, a typical dwelling in these lands that is characterised by maintaining a constant temperature throughout the year or suffering small variations. The cave in Granada has been able to adapt to all kinds of functions. There are caves that are restaurants, tablaos, accommodations…

Flamenco show

There is no better way to end an autumn day in Granada than going to see a flamenco show. Flamenco is feeling, art, a way of life that runs through the veins of the players, singers and dancers. You will enjoy the music in the company of your special people in one of the best tablaos in Granada. It is an art that transcends languages ​​and borders and that will not leave you indifferent. If you click here you can access all the information about this tour: Flamenco show in Granada.

Flamenco shows are just a wonderful part of the city’s cultural life. Remember that Granada is the city of Lorca, Morente or Manuel de Falla, a composer who was a friend of Federico and in whose honour the city’s auditorium was named.

Cathedral and Royal Chapel

For a second day we can tour the monumental Granada starting with the Cathedral of the Incarnation and the Royal Chapel, named after the place where the remains of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabel and Fernando, rest. Here you can see all the information about the tour: Guided tour of the Granada Cathedral.

This visit is very interesting, especially because of the importance that the Nasrid city had for Christianity once it was conquered. Being the last city from which the Moors were expelled (you surely know the name Boabdil and the famous handover of the keys to the city), it was responsible for being the most important religious symbol of the kingdom. Thanks to this, we have a cathedral with exquisite ornamentation that fits perfectly into the life of the people of Granada, being located in the center of the city. Before reaching the cathedral coming from Gran Vía Street, there is the Royal Chapel, a Gothic building that houses the tomb of the Catholic Monarchs.

Alhambra and Generalife

There are people who like to leave the best for last. In our case, we recommend leaving the visit to the Alhambra for the third day and enjoying how the desire to see it grows while visiting other parts of the city. Here you have the complete information of one of the best-rated tours in Granada: Alhambra Tour.

The Alhambra was a palatine city that was also responsible for the defence of the city, as well as being the seat of the various sultans over the centuries. The most notable are perhaps the various palaces that were built as a symbol of the power of the various rulers. These are the Nasrid Palaces: Mexuar, Comares and the Palace of the Lions. As a curious fact, it should be mentioned that they are the best preserved because of the stay of the Catholic Monarchs when they came to the city. Others were destroyed during the short French occupation.

The Alhambra can also be visited at night, changing its appearance completely. The muqarnas create shadows that blur the line between reality and dreams with a past that is still felt between those imposing walls. Here you have more information about: Alhambra Night Tour.

Finally, there is a building with more hours of shade per year that served as a summer residence for the sultans: the Generalife. It is a small architectural complex, designed as a haven of peace in the middle of nature where there were orchards and water constantly flowed thanks to a complex system of aqueducts, irrigation ditches and canals. Here you can see more information about the Alhambra and Generalife tour.

Also, don’t miss this if you go to Granada in the fall

If that weren’t enough, we have some additional notes that you should know: during the fall months it is not unusual to find chestnut stands, or try other seasonal fruits such as quince, sweet potato or pomegranates. And if you like the mountains, Sierra Nevada will offer you a unique landscape with its hundreds of hiking routes where you can discover the orography of the terrain.