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Granada is an ideal city to explore and enjoy on foot, always wearing comfortable shoes to successfully negotiate the slopes and cobblestone streets. But these slopes, many times, make it a little complicated for certain types of people who, for reasons of age or physical condition, can not endure a whole day walking. That is why the city offers many alternatives in means of transportation to travel longer distances or for those tourists who, for different reasons, prefer to alternate their walks with buses, cabs or trains.<\/p>\n

The cards you need<\/h2>\n

Credibus<\/h3>\n

It is a magnetic card used to travel on public transportation at a discounted fare<\/strong>. There are three prices: 5 \u20ac, 10 \u20ac and 20 \u20ac. For each trip, the ticket price is deducted from the remaining balance. For example, on a normal city bus trip, where the ticket costs \u20ac1.40, with this card each trip costs between \u20ac0.87 and \u20ac0.83, depending on the type of recharge. However, the card alone costs 2 \u20ac.<\/p>\n

Granada Card<\/h3>\n

It is a similar card, at a higher cost but with two advantages: it offers discounts to the main points of interest in the city<\/strong> (including the Alhambra and the Generalife) and can be used unlimitedly on all public transport in Granada. There are two types: a three-day package for 37 \u20ac and a five-day package for 40 \u20ac. If this is the best option for you, we recommend that you buy it on the web before your trip because in high season it may be sold out in stores in the city. And if you go with children from 3 to 11 years old, you can buy the Kids Granada Card<\/a>, a similar card but at a lower price.<\/p>\n

Trains<\/h2>\n

Tourist train<\/h3>\n

These trains have audio guides in twelve different languages and you can connect to the wifi for free. Its main line is the Green Day route<\/a> and includes stops in the center, the Realejo (the old Jewish quarter), Sacromonte and ends at the Alhambra. The ticket is valid from the moment it is used for the first time until the end of the same day, with the possibility of getting on and off the train<\/strong> as many times as you want. Headphones for the audio guide are included in the cost of the ticket. The cost of the ticket is 9 \u20ac per day and 13 \u20ac for two days.<\/p>\n

Light rail<\/h3>\n

It has only one line, Albolote-Armilla, and is similar to a tramway, as all of its stops are above ground and there are only three underground. The price of a ticket is 1,35 \u20ac and with the Granada Card you will have unlimited trips.<\/p>\n

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Granada Subway<\/p><\/div>\n

Buses<\/h2>\n

It is the most economical means of transportation in Granada. There are a total of 28 different lines<\/strong> and all the buses that go through the most touristic areas have the letter C. They are called “Alhambra Bus” and have a characteristic red and white color and a small size. Another line to consider is the LAC (High Capacity Line), a fast bus that crosses downtown from Cruz del Sur to Violon. In addition, there are two night lines, circular 111 and 112, which operate after midnight and until 6:00 am. The cost of the ticket is \u20ac1.40 for day service and \u20ac1.50 for night service. There is a 9-trip pass for 5.50 \u20ac and a 20-trip pass for 11.00 \u20ac.<\/p>\n

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Granada city bus<\/p><\/div>\n

Cabs<\/h2>\n

Granada cabs have a characteristic white color with a diagonal green line<\/strong> on the side and display the city’s coat of arms. They can be stopped directly on the street when the green “free” light is on and it is very easy to get one because they are in permanent circulation throughout the city. It can be a good option in case you need to get to a place quickly, but it is the most expensive means of transport in Granada, so we recommend you to take them only on specific occasions.<\/p>\n

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Granada Taxi<\/p><\/div>\n

Uber<\/h2>\n

Uber operates in Grenada, but does not have too many drivers. Therefore, in high season you may have long waiting times if you opt for this service. It is a cheaper service than a cab and you only need to download the application on your cell phone to access it.<\/p>\n

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Uber in Granada<\/p><\/div>\n

Bicycle rental<\/h2>\n

It is an environmentally friendly way of touring Granada and the most popular choice among sports-loving tourists. There are different bike rental companies and rates average \u20ac18 for half a day and \u20ac28 for a full day. Keep in mind that Granada is a city with very steep slopes<\/strong>, so if you are not a person used to cycling or doing sports, perhaps this is not a very recommendable option. In these cases, the best alternative is an electric bike, which requires less effort and can be tested for an hour for 3 \u20ac and, if it suits you, you can rent it for half a day or a whole day for prices similar to those of a normal bike.<\/p>\n

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Bicycle rental in Granada<\/p><\/div>\n

Scooters and segways<\/h2>\n

Recently, scooters have been gaining popularity worldwide as a means of urban transportation. And in a city full of slopes as Granada is doing furor. There are many companies that offer scooters for rent for prices ranging from 5 \u20ac per hour, 10 \u20ac for two hours or 15 \u20ac for three hours and is a highly recommended option, for example, to visit the Sacromonte and comfortably get around all its ups and downs.<\/p>\n

The other option is the segways<\/i>The tours are not rented, but in this case they are part of a tour with a guide and a group visit in different neighborhoods of Granada, especially Sacromonte, with costs ranging from 20 \u20ac to 30 \u20ac per person, depending on the company.<\/p>\n

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Segway Granada<\/p><\/div>\n

Walking in the city<\/h2>\n

The best option to move around Granada is, at the same time, the most economical and ecological: walking. The city center is small and the tour is best enjoyed walking through the narrow streets of the Albaicin, which invite you to get lost<\/strong> and dwell on all its details. Of all the sites of interest for tourism, the only one that is far from the center is the Alhambra, but you have many buses to get there right away and you can also walk and enjoy the walk. If you leave from the Cathedral, it will take you between 20 and 25 minutes to walk to the Alhambra, and 5 minutes to the Albaic\u00edn neighborhood and Carrera del Darro street.<\/p>\n

Granada is a very safe city by day and night to walk around without problems, of course taking the minimum precautions that must be taken in any tourist city and always keeping an eye on your belongings. But you will be able to walk it without any problems and you will discover that it is the best way to get to know the city. And if you travel in summer, it is essential that you use sun protection factor 50 and a hat, as well as carrying a bottle of water for good hydration. And, of course, comfortable and lightweight sneakers.<\/p>\n

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Albaic\u00edn neighborhood<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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