Morning (8:30am–1:00pm)
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Monument Alhambra ~210 min The complete Alhambra
Dedicate the entire morning to the Alhambra without rushing. Start with the Alcazaba for the views, continue to Nasrid Palaces (respect your time slot) and finish at the Generalife. The Partal gardens are the most underrated part.
Midday (1:00pm–3:30pm)
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Nature Realejo ~40 min Carmen de los Mártires + walk to Realejo
On your way out, Carmen de los Mártires. Then walk down through the Alhambra Forest (the path among centuries-old trees) to Realejo.
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Tapas Realejo ~75 min Long lunch in Realejo
Campo del Príncipe: sunny terrace in winter. Try Om Kalsoum (Arabic-Andalusian fusion), La Tana (natural wines) or the classics at La Trastienda. Today you eat seated — tomorrow you'll tapas-hop.
Afternoon (3:30pm–6:30pm)
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Monument City Center ~90 min Monumental center & shopping
Royal Chapel, Madraza (free), stroll through Alcaicería. For meaningful shopping: Fajalauza ceramics (traditional blue and green) at shops on Cuesta de Gomérez, not in the Alcaicería.
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Walk City Center ~45 min Sunset on Carrera del Darro
Carrera del Darro at sunset, with the Alhambra lighting up above. Sit on the Paseo de los Tristes terrace with a glass of wine. Granada's most romantic moment.
Night (8:30pm–10:30pm)
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Tapas City Center ~90 min Dinner in the center
Chikito (modern Granada cuisine, where García Lorca held his literary gatherings), Arrayanes (authentic Moroccan cuisine on Calderería) or Damascueros (fine dining with local produce). Book at any of the three.
