Wheelchair rental in Granada

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Alhambra

We could not start this section if it was not with the jewel in the crown of Granada, the Alhambra...

One of the most frequently asked questions is whether the Alhambra is accessible for the disabled. The answer is YES, but there are a few things to keep in mind. The monumental complex has numerous unevenness, small rooms, stairs and narrow streets through which it is difficult for a wheelchair to enter. It is for this reason that the Patronage of the Alhambra has developed itineraries of special tours, and has provided technical means to facilitate the visit to people with disabilities or reduced mobility.

Do they have wheelchair access?

On their own, disabled people in wheelchairs can only see around 60% of the entire site, as some parts are impossible to access. However, around 20% more can be visited if helped by another person and depending on the degree of disability. There are certain sites that can only be accessed by going up some narrow stairs (like the Torre de la Vela, for example). Even so, you can enjoy a unique experience and there are organized itineraries that will make it possible.

These are the spaces where wheelchairs cannot be accessed:

• The Alcazaba
• The High Gardens of the Generalife
• The bathroom of the Mosque
• The Partal Gardens

Spaces that can be visited in a wheelchair:

• The Throne Room of the Comares Palace
• The courtyard of the lions
• Myrtles Courtyard
• the medina
• The Palace of Carlos V
• The Plaza del Aljibe
• The Lower Gardens of the Generalife
• The Generalife Palace

The route made in a wheelchair in the guided tours is different, and in some cases, not being able to follow the group, some explanations of the guide tend to be lost. It is for this reason that we recommend private tours with a guide for people with disabilities.

Admission / Entrance: The general admission price for the Alhambra for an adult is EUR 14.85, however, a 33% discount applies for the disabled. The price of admission to the Alhambra for people with disabilities remains at 8.48 EUR.

When we go to get the ticket on the official page of the Board of the Alhambra, we must get the general ticket. Then we are given the option to mark “disability of more than 33%. Checking this box lowers the ticket price from 14.85 to 8.48 EUR.

When you buy the ticket for the disabled online you must take into account the following:

It is necessary that you go through the ticket office before entering and present the disabled card.

Once presented, you will receive the ticket that will allow you to enter the Alhambra.

Accessibility: Bus: The lines that make the trip from the center to the Alhambra are the C30 and C32. The latter also connects the Nasrid monument with the Albaicín neighborhood. These buses have an average frequency of 8 minutes.

To get there by car, you must access the Ronda Sur (A-395) of the city, since private transport is not allowed to access the Alhambra from the city center.

You should go to the Granada ring road (N-323 / A-44) and take the Ronda Sur (A-395) following the signs to Alhambra.

In the Serrallo tunnel, you must use the left lane and take exit 5A. At the roundabout turn left to go up Avda. de Santa María de la Alhambra and then along Camino Viejo del Cementerio until you find the Alhambra parking sign.

There are guarded car parks a few meters from the ticket offices, where you can leave your car while you visit the Alhambra.

• Address and contact: 
  • C. Real de la Alhambra, s/n, 18009 Granada
  • Telephone: (+34)958027971
  • Email: alhambraeducareservas.pag@juntadeandalucia.es  

Tablao Flamenco La Alborea Granada

We propose an activity that is typical of Granada: visiting a Tablao Flamenco. 

In particular, we recommend the Tablao Alborea, which is located in the historic center, in Plaza Nueva, at the foot of the Alhambra. The tablao is accessible for people with reduced mobility and has accessible bathrooms. 

The show is an hour long and they also serve Iberian-based dinners and good wine. We highly recommend this show as it is a must-see when visiting Granada. 

The tablao can be easily accessed by public transport, specifically Bus line LAC, which is adapted for people with reduced mobility and has 2 seats for wheelchairs on each bus.

• Address and contact:
  • Calle Pan, 3 18010 Granada
  • Telephone: (+34) 858124931
  • Email: info@alboreaflamenco.com 
     

Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte. Centro de Interpretación del Valle del Darro.

This museum, located in the Sacromonte neighborhood, is accessible for people with reduced mobility. The Sacromonte Museum is an Ethnographic and Environmental museum that features 10 caves set up as they were over 100 years ago, allowing visitors to learn about the customs, history and evolution of Sacromonte and its inhabitants. 

The decoration of the caves also reflects how the inhabitants of this place lived more than a century ago. The museum also has a Nature Classroom that offers information on the flora, fauna, and agriculture of the area. 

The normal visit lasts about an hour, but visitors can stay as long as they like.

Entry:

There are several types of tickets for this museum, including guided and self-guided routes. Guided tours must be requested 72 hours in advance via email and the museum will confirm the day and time.

• Summer schedule: From March 15 to October 14, open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
• Winter schedule: From October 15 to March 14, open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Accessibility: 

You can get to the Sacromonte Museum on the C34 minibus, leaving from Plaza Nueva, stop 'Sacromonte 2' with a frequency of 20 minutes. You can also take the bus C31, C32, C34 that goes to the Albaicín, get off at the 'Peso de la Harina' stop and walk about 1000 meters where you will have incredible views.

• Address and contact: 
  • Barranco de los Negros s/n Sacromonte , Granada
  • Telephone: (+34) 958215120
  • Email: info@sacromontegranada.com  

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Parque de las Ciencias

This park, called the Science Park, is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility and is an important dissemination center at a European level. Inaugurated in 1995, it is one of the main attractions of the city and its motto is "Forbidden not to touch." The park occupies 70,000 m2 and is located in the city center. It offers a variety of exhibits and workshops on topics such as the animal world, the human body, astronomy, geology, and botany. The park has two entrances without stairs, adapted elevators, ramps for circulation, and adapted bathrooms. 

Entrance: There are different rates, the normal one, the reduced one (For groups of more than 15 people and people over 65 years old) and the school one. Schedule: It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Monday closed)

Accessibility: The park is very close to the highway. The best option is exit 128 of “Méndez Nuñéz”, and the park has reserved spaces in the underground car park of the Macroscope Building and outside the Foucault Pendulum Building.

Bus: there are 3 lines that stop very close to the science park, these are 5, 11 and 21.Subway: M stop

• Address and contact: 
  • Av. de la Ciencia, s/n, 18006 Granada
  • Telephone: (+34) 958131 

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Casa-Museo Federico García Lorca

It is a center that hosts numerous itinerant art exhibitions, focusing especially on the word and its different expressions: spoken, written, represented or sung. It has several different spaces for this purpose.

This center aims to preserve, disseminate and teach the legacy of the Spanish writer Federico Garcia Lorca, who lived from 1898 to 1936.

The ground floor is accessible to people with reduced mobility and can be accessed by a lift. This floor is reserved for exhibitions. On the first floor, there is a theater that is accessible to people with disabilities. However, the theater has steps, so a person in a wheelchair can only be seated behind the last row of seats. Finally, the library on the first floor houses more than 530 books by the writer and articles about Federico Garcia Lorca.

The center has toilets adapted for people with reduced mobility. It does not have parking reserved for people with disabilities, but it can be reached by adapted public transport.

Admission is free.

• Address and contact: 
  • Plaza Romanilla 6 - 8, 18001 Granada 
  • Telephone: (+34) 958274062
  • Email: visits@centrofedericogarcialorca.es  

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Catedral de Granada

You cannot come to Granada and not visit its Cathedral. This monument is accessible to people with reduced mobility and it was Queen Isabel la Catolica who had it built in 1505. However, construction did not begin until 1523 and was completed in 1704 (180 years later).

The Cathedral is located in the center of the city and it also houses the Royal Chapel, where the remains of the Catholic Monarchs rest. It is a jewel of the Renaissance and is full of works of art by the best artists of the time. Visitors should note that the entrance to the Cathedral does not include the visit to the Royal Chapel, which must be purchased separately. This Cathedral is one of the largest in Europe.

Accessibility: 

The only accessible entrance for people with reduced mobility is on Calle Pie de la Torre, as the Gran Vía entrance has several slopes and is not accessible by wheelchair. The interior of the Cathedral is a nave, at the same level, with the exception of the sacristy that has two steps in its access. The Cathedral does not have a public toilet.

Bathroom: It does not have a public toilet.

Transport:

Bus: You can access Granada Cathedral by urban bus, on lines 4, 8, 11, 21, 33, C31, C32, C34 (Gran Vía / Cathedral stop), C30, C35 (stop at Plaza Isabel Católica).

Car: Granada Cathedral cannot be accessed by car because the city center is closed to private transport, although you could take a taxi (they are authorized to circulate throughout the city).

• Address and contact:
  •  Plaza de las Pasiegas.18001 Granada
  • Telephone: (+34) 958 22 29 59
  • Email: info@catedraldegranada.com 

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Balneario de Lanjarón

We propose a relaxation plan, about 50 km from Granada city, we are talking about the Lanjarón Spa. The quality of its thermal treatments and its location in the Sierra Nevada and Alpujarra National Park, south of Granada, make this 4-star spa hotel a unique destination to relax, take care of your health, and revitalize yourself. Lanjarón is a town with more than 300 days of sunshine per year and is located 50 km from Granada and 130 km from Malaga airport.

The Balneario de Lanjarón has spacious and modern facilities where spa treatments and wellness therapies are offered. In addition, it has six unique types of mineral-medicinal waters: 5 springs of drinking water and 1 thermal spring. For those who request it, there are hydrologists specialized in dietetics who will be able to develop a personalized program that adapts to their needs.

In the facilities, there is also an ecological restaurant. It offers several wonderful packages such as Termas Al Lanchar, or a healthy package: a purifying thermal program that reduces stress, improves well-being and provides comfort.

The hotel has two rooms adapted for people with reduced mobility, so it is recommended to call ahead to reserve and confirm availability.

Experiences they offer: 

• Waters
• Water in drink
• Baths and showers
• Floatarium
• Manual techniques
• Thermotherapy and parafango
• Contrast and purification therapies
• Respiratory therapies
• Thermal aesthetics

From Granada to Lanjarón, you can go by bus, taxi, or private car. From Granada's central bus station, the Alsa company bus leaves every 3 hours, every day of the week and arrives at Lanjarón's central station in approximately 1 hour. Alsa has places for people with reduced mobility (PMR) but it must be booked in advance.

• Address and contact: 
  • Avenida de Madrid 2 18420 Lanjarón (Granada)
  • Telephone: (+34)902104841
  • Email: reservas@relaistermal.com