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Last updated: 10 November, 2022
Expert travel writer: Dana Facaros

There are 93 paradors in Spain, but this is the most requested of them all. Located on the grounds of the Alhambra, it occupies a late 15th-century monastery built by Granada’s conquerors, Ferdinand and Isabella, built over a Nasrid palace.

The parador is chock-full of original features: the cloister-patio, pebble courtyards, arches, dark wood and iron work, beams and rose-tinted bricks, and there’s even one room from the lost palace.

Guests are free to wander the grounds of the Alhambra after dark, especially romantic on a moonlit or starry night.

The friendly professional staff, great breakfast and wonderful views all contribute to a pricy but unforgettable way to experience Granada and its ineffably beautiful star attraction.

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Key facilities

Airport transfers*
Beach: None
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking
: Nearby *
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga

Food & drink

All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
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Additional charge

Room types

Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Jacuzzi (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi

Bedding options

2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed

Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first

The Alhambra

Granada, Andalusia, Spain[0.1 miles]

Spain’s most visited attraction is the stuff of dreams, filled with intricate mosaics and carvings, magical gardens and breathtaking views.

Best for ages: 13+ | £12

Flamenco in Granada

Granada, Andalusia, Spain[0.9 miles]

Andalusia is the birthplace of flamenco, which still pulses through its blood; Book in for a show at one of Granada’s excellent theatres.

Best for ages: 5+ | £15 | 90 minutes

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Granada’s best food & drink

Granada, Andalusia, Spain[0.9 miles]

Our summary of the typical foods, ingredients and flavours, cooking styles, dining scene and best foodie experiences in Granada.

Best for ages: 13+ | Free

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Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first

A green tiled pool surrounded by arches with a curved ceiling
Experience

Hammam at Hammam Al Andalus

Granada, Andalusia, Spain[0.6 miles]

Stunningly-restored 13th-century Arab baths, using pure water from the Sierra Nevada in a range of Moroccan-style aromatherapy massages. Numbers are limited to make sure you book online before you go.

Best for ages: 5+ | £30 | 1-3 hours

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Close up of the exterior showing intricate stone detail
Experience

Royal Chapel of Granada

Granada, Andalusia, Spain[1 miles]

This jewel of intricate, lace-like Isabelline Gothic architecture, built just after the end of the Reconquista between 1505-17, holds the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, their daughter Joanna ‘the Mad’ and her husband Philip – parents of emperor Charles V.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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A visitor bathing in a large rectangular bath inside the Hammam
Experience

Aljibe de San Miguel

Granada, Andalusia, Spain[1.5 miles]

Atmospheric, Arab-style baths by Granada cathedral, with a hammam, aromatherapy treatments and exceptional massages including al-hakam, a full-body coating of warm chocolate, pepper and cinnamon.

Best for ages: 10+ | £22 | 1-3 hours

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A visitor bathing in a large rectangular bath inside the Hammam
Experience

Hammam at Aljibe de San Miguel

Granada, Andalusia, Spain[1.5 miles]

Atmospheric, Arab-style baths by Granada cathedral, with a hammam, aromatherapy treatments and exceptional massages including al-hakam, a full-body coating of warm chocolate, pepper and cinnamon.

Best for ages: 10+ | £22 | 1-3 hours

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Destination guides including or relevant to this place to stay

Andalusia

Andalusia, Spain

A big dazzling region, packed with fascinating cities, beautiful landscapes and beaches, colourful fiestas and oodles of sunshine.

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Granada

Andalusia, Spain

Crowned by the dreamlike Alhambra, this vibrant Spanish-Arab culture capital combines fascinating sights and lively nightlife with the Sierra Nevada on the doorstep.

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