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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
En la Alhambra está todo muy bien organizado para que las personas con movilidad reducida puedan acceder a los distintos espacios. Y el personal es muy amable. En Granada las cosas no son tan fáciles porque hay muchísimas escaleras, calles muy estrechas y con mucha pendiente, sobre todo en el Albaicín.
Eva maria
03.03.2025
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La ciudad está muy poco adaptada para las sillas, pero es normal son calles antiguas estrechas.
Susana
02.01.2025
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Granada no es fácil para personas con movilidad reducida
Melaina
30.11.2024
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This was a wonderful company to deal with. Pick up and drop off weee as promised. The scooter easy to use. Thank you!
Ihr Granada Führer
Granada is a city located in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is known for its exceptional examples of medieval architecture from the Moorish occupation, particularly the Alhambra. This extensive hilltop fortress features royal palaces, courtyards, reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, and fountains and orchards in the Generalife gardens.
In addition to the Alhambra, Granada is a vibrant city with friendly locals, delicious food, and a lively nightlife. The Sacromonte neighborhood is known for its flamenco tablaos and late-night dancing, and the Paseo de los Tristes is another popular spot to explore.
Granada has a population of approximately 235,000 and is located at an altitude of 735 meters above sea level. The city is situated at the base of the highest mountain on the Iberian Peninsula, El Mulhacén de Sierra Nevada.
This website, www.motion4rent.com, provides important information and places of interest for visitors with reduced mobility, including accessible beaches, adapted excursions, theme parks, accessible restaurants, and other offers. Enjoy your stay in Granada!
Granada Touristenbüro
There are three tourist offices in Granada and an information point within the Alhambra complex.
Tourist Office (Provincial Board)
Here you can find maps of the city, tourist brochures, and get information about the towns in the province and get information on what to do and see in Granada.
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, also known as Granada Airport, is an airport located between the municipalities of Chauchina and Santa Fe, in the province of Granada, 17 kilometers northwest of the city. It is the third-largest airport in Andalusia in terms of passenger and cargo traffic, with 1,251,926 passengers in 2019. The airport operates flights to several Spanish cities and destinations in Europe, including London, Manchester, Paris, and Milan. Within Spain, there are flights to Madrid, Barcelona, Mallorca, Bilbao, Melilla, Gran Canarias and Tenerife.
In compliance with Regulation (EC) 1107/2006 of the European Parliament, the Granada-Jaén Airport offers a free assistance and assistance service to passengers with reduced mobility. This service is available to all passengers with reduced mobility or some type of disability and can be requested at least 48 hours in advance. Passengers can request the service through the website https://www.aena.es/pmr/inicio?lang=es or by calling +34 91 321 10 00.
The ADIF's PRM Assistance Service and SNCF's Accès Plus Assistance Service collaborate to offer a free assistance service to people with reduced mobility (both permanent and temporary) from the beginning to the end of their journey. This cooperation ensures that Renfe-SNCF in Cooperation customers are served both in Spanish and French territory.
This service is specialized and guides, informs and facilitates the traveler with reduced mobility, access and transit through the stations, as well as assistance in getting on and off the trains. The assistance staff of Adif Cerca in Spain and Accès Plus in France are specially trained, knowledgeable and aware of the care for people with disabilities.
Additional services for people with reduced mobility:
Adapted services during the journey: adapted toilets with a bell to notify the on-board staff in case of any problem.
Escort staff available during the trip: our on-board staff will attend to the specific needs that may arise during the journey.
Specific places for travelers in wheelchairs:
On the TGV INOUI trains there are 2 specific seats that are located on the ground floor of the first First Class car (car 1 or 11). You can make the trip in your own wheelchair or request to be transferred to a seat.
On the AVE trains there are 2 seats located in Second Class car 8. The trip will be made in the wheelchair itself. Those customers who use a folding wheelchair and want to transfer, can travel in any regular seat, requesting assistance at the Central Office.
Bus:
In Granada, there are two bus fare rates for people with disabilities:
Rate €0.00: This rate is for individuals who meet the general requirements established by the city council and can prove that they do not receive any income higher than the public indicator of income for multiple purposes (IPREM).
Rate €0.57: This rate is for individuals who meet the requirements established by the city council and can prove that they do not receive income of any nature that exceeds 1.5 times the current IPREM indicator. It is important to note that in order to benefit from these rates, individuals must meet the requirements and provide the necessary documentation to prove their eligibility.
The general requirements to benefit from these rates are:
Be registered in the municipality of Granada
Prove a degree of disability equal to or greater than 65%
For tourists visiting Granada, the city council makes available a series of docks at the main entrances to the historic center, and these docks are located at:
Fuentenueva Avenue:Near the Cathedral (maximum stop of 10 min for going up and down) Access highway A-44 exit 144 Méndez Nuñez.
San Cristóbal viewpoint:In the Albaicín (maximum stop of 10 min for ascents and descents).
Neptuno: Near the historic center (maximum stop of 30 min for ups and downs, A-44 motorway access Exit 129.
Paseo de la Bomba: Close to the fountain of the inks (From 09:00 to 21:00 for passengers drop off) Access to Highway A-395 Exit Alhambra - city center - Lancha de Genil - Cenes de la Vega.
We leave you a website where you will find several taxi companies that have vehicles adapted for people with reduced mobility. These companies are located in Granada capital but also in nearby towns and surroundings.
Nachbarschaften / Gebiete
Albaicin neighborhood
t is recommended to visit the Albaicín with a guide who can provide information about the history and architecture of the neighborhood, as well as help navigate the streets. Some tour companies offer adapted tours for people with reduced mobility. Additionally, the Mirador de San Nicolás and the Mirador de San Miguel are two popular viewpoint that are accessible by car or taxi.
The Albaicín is also well connected by bus, with several bus lines that pass through the neighborhood and offer a good starting point for exploring the area, but you must remember that this neighborhood has many ups and downs, also narrow streets and some with stairs, so not the whole neighborhood is accessible.
Accessible tapas tour
It is worth noting that this tour is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility, as the tour guide will ensure that all venues visited are wheelchair accessible and that the route is planned to avoid any obstacles. Additionally, the tour guide will provide assistance throughout the tour. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the traditional food and culture of Granada while accommodating the historical and cultural significance of the places visited. It sounds like a great way to experience the city and get a taste of Granada's delicious tapas.
The route takes place from Tuesday to Saturday, always starts at 7:30 p.m. and has a price of €65 per person, and in this price you will have included 10 to 12 tapas, 4 or 5 drinks, you will be accompanied by a local Spanish-speaking guide, English or French (according to availability) and the groups can be between 2 and 8 people.
Address and contact:
Plaza Romanilla, in front of the Federico García Lorca Center, 18001 Granada
Fully accessible restaurant specializing in vegetarian dishes, it is very close to the botanical garden of Granada, they also offer cooking courses and have a very affordable daily menu.
Restaurant accessible to people with reduced mobility, but not its bathrooms
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays.
Signature cuisine that fuses traditional Granada tapas with avant-garde cuisine using the best products and ingredients. All this paired with an exquisite selection of wines.
Restaurant accessible to people with reduced mobility but not its bathrooms
At El Coso they seek the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Each dish is a unique experience of Mediterranean flavors and aromas, all of them made with real dedication and whose origin is 100% from Granada.
Located next to the Granada bullring, it is in an-enclave that is worth visiting.
Restaurant with access for people with reduced mobility but not its bathrooms.
