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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Alhama de Granada
One day is enough: bus from Granada, walk to the Balneario, Roman bridge and gorge, visit the Friday market, then return.
Alhama de Granada is a small spa town 50 km from Granada. Its main sights are within walking distance, so a single day covers the thermal baths, historic bridge, gorge and market.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–€50 excl. bed · Mid €50–€80 excl. bed · High €80+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in town café | €1.20–€2.00 |
| Tapas plate | €3–€6 |
| Bus Granada → Alhama (one way) | ≈ €5–€7 (check) |
| Entry to Balneario pool (summer) | €2–€4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GRX · Granada Airport
- Bus to Alhama takes ~1 h; car hire also possible.
Typical fares
- Granada → Alhama bus
- ≈ €6, 1 h (check schedule)
- Bike hire (day)
- ≈ €12–€20
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Bus from Granada runs 4 times daily (last ~18:30). Within town everything is walkable; rent bikes for longer rides.Bus from Granada runs 4 times daily (last ~6:30 PM). Within town everything is walkable; rent bikes for longer rides.
See and do
Known for
- Balneario thermal baths
- Roman Bridge
- Alhama Gorge
- Bermajales lake nearby
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Granada city | Bus from Granada to Alhama (4 times daily, ~1 h) then return bus; or car 40 min drive | ≈ 2 h round‑trip |
| Bermajales lake | Car or bike 10 km (6.2 mi) south; 15‑20 min drive, 30‑40 min bikeCar or bike 6.2 mi (10 km) south; 15‑20 min drive, 30‑40 min bike | ≈ 1 h total |
Sleep
- Le Seguiriya
- Hotel with gorge views, central location.
- El Ventorro Spa Hotel
- Hotel and spa at top of gorge, 4 km (2.5 mi) from town centre.Hotel and spa at top of gorge, 2.5 mi (4 km) from town centre.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwes.ta |
| Where is the bus stop? | ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús?ˈdon.de esˈta la paˈɾa.ða del ˈau.toˈβus |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus timetable varies; check ALSA website for exact times.
- Some attractions (monumental area) open only mornings out of season.
- Parking at Balneario may have a small fee.
Alhama de Granada is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings in busy market areas and stay hydrated in summer heat.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Alhama de Granada yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Balneario thermal baths
- Roman Bridge
- Alhama Gorge
- Bermajales lake nearby
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Alhama de Granada, revision 4273620 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4273620
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/alhama-de-granada). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.