Granada's day trips are the least hidden day trips in the country - the great big mountains on the horizon are a pretty big clue! The Sierra Nevada mountains are a big attraction for winter sports fans, but don't overlook Granada's other mountain range, the Alpujarras.

On this page you'll find the most popular day trips from Granada, with links to professional guided tours where available.

See also:

• The Best Places to Visit in Andalusia
• Alhambra Guided Tours
• Guided Tours from Granada

 

1. Seville
   You'll never get to see everything Seville has to offer in a day, but don't miss the city out if that's all the time you have. To pack in as much as possible, try a Guided Tour of Seville (departing from Granada) (book direct)
   If you'd like a little more time in Seville, check out this Two-Day Trip to Seville from Granada (book direct)
   
2. Cordoba
   Home to what was once the biggest mosque in the world.
   See also: Guided Tour of Cordoba (departing from Granada)
    
3. Sierra Nevada
   Skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, the Sierra Nevada has some impressive peaks and the southern-most ski resort in Europe.
   See also: Guided Tour of Sierra Nevada (departing from Granada)
    
   
4. Alpujarras
   With less pointy mountains but equally captivating is the Alpujarras mountain range, immediately to the south of the Sierra Nevada. Beautiful gorges, lush vegetation and natural springs that can be enjoyed in a day but would need a month to explore fully.
   See also: Guided Tour of the Alpujarras (departing from Granada)
    

1. Osuna
   HBO's hit TV series Game of Thrones will be partly filmed in Osuna, so check out what Dorne and (perhaps) Meereen looks like in reality.
   
2. Nerja Caves and beautiful coast line greet you south of Granada. Public transport to Nerja and the coast in general is quite poor, so unless you are hiring a car, I recommend taking this Guided Tour of Nerja from Granada.
    
   
3. Antequera
   Ancient Dolmens, bizarre rocks formations and a lovely town puts Antequera high on the must-see list.
    
   
4. Gaudix
   With more than half the population of Gaudix living in caves, Gaudix is a curiosity worthy of a visit.
    
   
5. Jaen
   The olive-growing capital of Spain and a vibrant university town.
    
   
6. Motril
   Missing the beach already? The closest beach town to Granada.
    
   

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