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Guided Alhambra Tours

Join us on one of our guided Alhambra Tours. The fascinating Alhambra can tell you a million stories…do you dare to discover it?

What you will experience on our Alhambra Tour?

During this tour , we will learn everything about the Spanish most breathtaking and famous
palace: The amazing Alhambra!

Not only as a monument, but also in a cultural, social, and religious way!
We will cover the entire complex, so you can feel and enjoy all the magic of the jewel of
Granada.

First , we will visit the Generalife, the 2 residence of the sultán. It consists of the summer palace and it’s beautiful gardens. You will learn about the irrigation system of the Alhambra works, the plants, the way of life and the evolution of the landscape.
After that we will continue to the Medina, which was the residential city for the people in a lower position than the sultán. Here ,we will learn the day to day of what the common people in those ages looked like.
In the third place, we will go to the Alcazaba, the military quarter of the complex, where the soldiers and their families lived and we will cover the interesting fact about fortifications and life in those times.
Finally, the BEST part: The Royal Palaces of the Sultans of the Alhambra! The place where the magic happens! Where the sultan works with his ambassadors and the place where he rests with his sultanesses, children and family.

Alhambra Guided Tour Highlights:

Official tour guide with walking
3 hours private guided tour of the Alhambra
Go at your own pace during this visit without missing your guide’s explanation
(Audio guide service +7 /person)
This privately guided Alhambra tour is offered in English and Spanish

How much does the tour cost?

We have a tour plan to suit you, based on the group size!

Private Tour: All tour prices listed below are the base price and taxes will be added.

1 to 5 people 110€
6 to 10 people 150€
11 to 19 people 180€
20 people 200€

Additional options:

Alhambra tickets 15€ per person
Audio guide additional charge we can discuss with you.

Alhambra Tickets are not included in the tour price. Entrance tickets for the Alhambra are 15€ per person, and we can buy it for you if you need it! Tickets are subject to availability, (depending on the season).

*Remember to bring your ID or passport for the tour!!!. It’s a requirement to enter into the Alhambra.

About your Guide, Alba!

Hi my dear adventurers!
I’m Alba, welcome to the most charming and amazing city in the world: The Alhambra!
I am a licensed tour guide with a degree in tourism! I got my degree in Granada and I have been working as a guide in this beautiful city for years!

Let me show you as a guide its secrets, tales and history…you will never forget this magical place!
Please don’t hesitate to contact me for private and flexible tours!

The Alhambra is waiting for you for your next adventure!
See you in Granada!🤎🤎🤎

Where do we meet?

Your local guide will meet you at Pabellón de acceso a la Alhambra:
Paseo del Generalife, 1F , 18009 , Granada, Spain
map point

If you need more information, please contact us:
(+34) 671 264 444
Instagram : @followyourtours
We can organise everything that you need for your Alhambra tour! See you in Granada!

As of April 2026, her tours are on hold, as she is working on another project.

A Must Experience Wine Tasting

What better way to experience a bit of local culture than to enjoy a wine tasting. Spend the afternoon at a local bodega with wine tasting, olive oil tasting and tapas. It is also just around the corner from the historic Roman Aqueduct!

Almuñécar Urban Art: A Cultural Transformation through Murals, Mosaics, and More

Almuñécar, our charming traditional Spanish town on the Granada Coast, has some urban art to show off. We share with you photos to tempt you and the location for you to enjoy it in person.

Almuñécar Urban Art has transformed the town, with beautiful works of art. Discover them all as you walk the old town and beyond. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

Almuñécar is really getting quite the collection of Urban Art. I have done my best to showcase the art here, but sometimes I can’t find all of the information. If you have any art to share or know more about any of the art currently showcased, please contact Almuencar Info!

Each mural, mosaic, sculpture, or piece of art reflects the artist’s unique style. Together, they provide Almuñécar with a modern artistic and cultural spirit. From abstract designs to intricate murals, the diversity of the art represents the wide range of influences that add to our culture.

Almuñécar Urban Art: A Cultural Transformation through Murals, Mosaics, and more

Almuñécar Urban Art has been popping up over the past few years. What would have been an ordinary wall or roundabout has become a piece of art.

Almuñécar Street Art

Create your own Street Art tour in Almuñécar and La Herradura. Explore each village and discover its beauty, art, murals, mosaics, and more. Each piece of public art is shown below, along with a detailed map pinpointing its location.

Cotobro Wall Mural

You won’t just discover this gem on your everyday walk. Finding this takes a bit more exploration. As you go up the Av. del Mediterráneo, turn left on Calle Colina de San Cristóbal. Continue on the street for just a bit until you see a large staircase to the right. Follow those stairs up to the top, and you will be in for a pleasant surprise! About 5 murals in one! Showing off all there is to love about Spain, Granada, and the Costa Tropical.
Artist: Kiwi Liberdade Sagrada – read more on the website KiwiWallArts
Instagram: KiwiWallArts
Location: Calle Colina San Cristobal, Cotobro

Aquarium Wall Mural

The local Aquarium has reopened its doors, and the exterior has a new look.
Artist: Kiwi Liberdade Sagrada – read more on the website KiwiWallArts
Instagram: KiwiWallArts
Location: Avenida Europa, Centro

Almunecar urban art kiwiwallarts Aquarium exterior. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

Waves – Calle Guadix Wall Mural

The main influences for this mural are the fusion of Japanese style #fingerwaves and Germanic typography, as well as the strokes used to create classic fonts. It looks like waves at the beach.
Artist: charleswhiteshart Charles white S. ART
Location: Calle Guadix at the Corner of Paseo San Cristobal.

Wall Murals – Plaza Kelibia

2 murals near Plaza Kelibia
Artist: I don’t have any info on these. If you have credible information, please let me know. I can then attribute the artists.
Location: Calle Aduana Vieja and Calle América

The world’s largest mural, ‘Les Rivages de Almuñécar’

On the back side of the Apartments Tao, you will find a 7,000-square-meter mural stretched across three buildings on Velilla beach. The mural depicts a woman walking along the beach with her dog. This work is a “trompe l’oeil” in which the views from the mountain create an optical illusion, making the buildings appear to be part of the beach and merging the sea with the terraces of the blocks. Read more
Artist: José Fernández Ríos
Location: Paseo de Velilla

Tribute to Frida Kahlo – Tourist Accommodation

It’s a vibrant apartment with graffiti on the walls, a tribute to our beloved Frida. 100% unique and different.
Artist: unknown to me. Do you know? Please share with me so I can attribute the artist.
Location: Calle Baja del Mar 7, Almuñécar

Secret Art Walk

This is a hidden treat to discover on the small path that goes under the N340. I believe these sculptures were installed by Galería Carmar, Asociación Cultural y Musical. Please let me know if you have more information, and I can update this post.

Location: Calle América, Almuñécar

Secret Utility Door of Cats

This little gem is on a utility door on Camino Los Marinos. It you are up for the Los Marinos stairs, once at the top, you can continue down the street until you happen upon it. It is a nice walking loop to go up the stairs and walk around. Alternatively, you can walk on the road and go down the stairs.

Location: Camino Los Marinos, Almuñécar

Kiss Me Corner

Almuñécar’s Kiss Me Corner – “Bésame en esta esquina”.

Take a photo of your kiss and share it on social media. This photo hotspot is located on Av. de Cala. It is on the side wall of Meson Los Arcos, just across from the Municipal Market.

Be sure to tag your photo with the following:
@Almunecarayuntamiento

Almunecar Kiss Me Corner at Meson Los Arcos (1)

Almunecar urban art ceramic tribute to the gitanas

Hommage to el pueblo Gitano

On Derrumbadero Street, where hammers once sounded and forges burned, you will find a commemorative ceramic honoring the last gitanas forges in our municipality. A symbol of effort, dignity, and tradition. This is in commemoration of the 𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧 and the 𝘿𝙞́𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙋𝙪𝙚𝙗𝙡𝙤 𝙂𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙤.
Location: Calle Derrumbadero at the Corner Avenida Andalucía

Almunecar Urban Art Cotobro Ceramic Mural

Streets of Cotobro

Ceramic Mural depicting the streets of Cotobro.
Location: Playa de Cotobro

Mosaic_Fountain_San_Cristobal_Roundabout In honor of the sailors los marinos read more on Almunecarinfo.com

Mosaic Fountain San Cristóbal

Ceramic fountain in honor of the fishermen of Los Marinos.
Location: Playa de San Cristóbal

mosaic art along paseo puerta del mar, the pulpo

Mosaic Almuñécar Octopus “Pulpo”

Ceramic art representing the sea and a giant octopus “pulpo.”
Location: Playa Puerta del Mar

Plaza Santa Cruz Almunecar Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

Mosaic Stones Plaza Santa Cruz Almuñécar

A beautiful mosaic of the Roman Aqueduct is located on the north side of the park.
Location: Plaza Santa Cruz

Mosaic Art Almuecar Playa Puerta del Mar - Almunecar Sign photo spot (11)

Mosaic Almuñécar Sign

Ceramic art representing the town and sea.
Location: Playa Puerta del Mar

Mosaic Almuñécar Playa Hearts

Ceramic art representing the sea, a great photo spot
Location: Playa San Cristóbal, Playa Velilla, Playa Puerta del Mar, Playa La Herradura

! Mosaic art Almunecar Playa San Cristobal Heart Photo spot (9)

Mosaic Art

Artist: D. José Cabrera Alaminos
Location:
Experience Stunning Mosaic Art Along Playa Puerta Del Mar Almuñécar. What were once ordinary cement benches are now beautiful works of art. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

La Herradura Old Town

The streets of La Herradura Old Town contain unique things to see around each corner on this walking route. Get out to Explore, Meander, and Discover! Read more on Almunecarinfo.com



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Surfboard Showers Almuñécar & La Herradura

Cowabunga! Surfboard showers have made their way onshore on the Almuñécar & La Herradura beaches!

Almuñécar & La Herradura has added a bit of fun and color to our beaches. After you’ve enjoyed your time at the beach, locate one of the many surfboard showers and enjoy rinsing off. You don’t need to worry about a wipeout with these surfboards, they are just there to get you clean. More showers have been added and they are fun to seek out.

You will find several fun surfboard-shaped showers installed on our beaches. Can you get a photo of them all? We share a few with you below in our gallery.

Surfboard shower gallery

Surfboard showers can be found on the following beaches:

Tesorillo, Velilla, Puerta del Mar, San Cristobal, La Herradura, Cotobro

Almuñécar Beaches – Almuñécar Playas

With over 19 km of coastline, the Almuñécar beaches (Almuñecar playas and Playa La Herradura) are for everyone. Of course, some of the most popular are those which are easily accessible and right in the urban area of town. There are also several which are secluded or offer small coves or cliffs, for a little variety. Many of the beaches are covered with stones or pebbles, there are even some with dark sand. We think these are some of the best beaches in Granada, playas de Almuñecar.

With over 19 km of coastline, there are plenty of Almuñécar beaches for everyone. The most popular are easily accessible and right in town. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

Almuñécar Tags

The Ayuntamiento wants your selfies, so please use the tags in your photos!

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La Herradura Castle

La Herradura Castle has quite the history and is now an interactive museum honoring the 1562 shipwreck in the La Herradura bay. We call it a castle, but it really was used for other purposes.

Batería Defensiva El Castillo de La Herradura

The monument was built in 1770 by Carlos III. This was all part of the coastal surveillance and defense strategy. This was about the same time the towers of Cerro Gordo and Punta de la Mona we also erected. From the castle or fortress, they were able to communicate with the two towers.

This was a way to give warning and defend against Berber pirates and movements on the sea, all to protect the local fisherman and farmers. As well as the first line of protection for the city of Granada. Fires were used as a deterrent during the night and smoke signals were used during the day.

(Battery defensive La Herradura Castle)

The fortress was used by the army until 1839, followed by the civil guard. In 20o5 the Almuñécar Auyuntamiento took over and commissioned the restoration. In 2011 this restoration was complete and in 2021 the inauguration of the Historical Museum “1562-La Furia del Mar” was opened.

Now the castle is an interactive museum and a cultural space that will keep alive the memory of the shipwreck that occurred off the coast of La Herradura in the year 1562, in which 25 galleys of the Armada sank, in which more than 5,000 people lost their lives, a naval disaster greater than that of the Titanic at the beginning of the 20th century.

Historical Museum 1562-La furia del mar – Photo Gallery

La Herradura Castle has quite the history and is now an interactive museum honoring the 1562 shipwreck in the La Herradura bay. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

116-Castillo La Herradura and Museum (49)

La Herradura Museum Hours

Location near Playa La Herradura

The Castle is about 1 block inland from Playa La Herradura, just to the western end of the village. You may also access off of the N340.

More to do in Playa La Herradura

Monument to shipwrecked sailors

As you enter the town of La Herradura, you will notice a large bronze sculpture along the beach. This is the Monument to Shipwrecked Sailors. The deep bay of La Herradura hides the remains of 25 ships of the Spanish Navy, and more than five thousand sailors. The La Herradura naval disaster occurred on October 19, 1562, due to a very large storm.

Please read our guide on La Herradura

Great places to eat in La Herradura

Tapas in La Herradura

As you meander the streets of La Herradura or stroll along the beach or paseo, eventually you will likely stop for some tapas. We’ll help you find scrumptious tapas in La Herradura. It may just seem like any regular restaurant from the outside, or it may feel more like a beach-side cafe, but either way, they are going to have some Spanish tapas for you! Just sit down and order a drink to let the magic happen of the Spanish lifestyle happen.

Vegetarian La Herradura

While we aren’t aware of any dedicated vegetarian restaurants in La Herradura, there are many that are vegetarian-friendly. If they don’t specifically have something on the menu, be sure to ask to alter their menu items. For example, even when you order a salad, you need to be careful, as many come with ham or tuna. Just specify when you order, as all of the La Herradura restaurants are very friendly.

Confused? Almuñécar, Almunecar, Sexi, Sexitanos

How do you say the name? Is it Almuñécar or Almunecar? Why do we sometimes see the word Sexi and hear about Sexitanos? Don’t worry, we will do our best to explain it to you! Let’s learn about the name “Almuñécar”, how to pronounce it, and a tiny bit of history.

El Majuelo Park and Botanical Garden

El Majuelo Park & Botanical Garden

El Majuelo Park and botanical garden is full of amazing plants, sculptures, and paths to meander. You will also find authentic artisan workshops where you may see the artists work and purchase goods. In addition, the view of the historic Phoenician and Roman Fish-Salting Factory and Castle are the best. The Pièce de résistance are the wide variety of botanical plants within this park. Often events are held in the botanical garden.Continue reading

Roman Aqueduct and Roman Baths

The Roman Aqueduct runs from Almuñécar to the north of Torrecuevas, between the Rio Verde and Rio Seco. It is believed to have been built in the first century AD, coinciding with the construction of the main Roman monuments in the city.
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Casillas de Peones Camineros Almuñécar

You can spend years living in an area, and pass by interesting historical sites, and not even know it. This post will cover the Casillas de Peones Camineros (Road Workers’ House) in Almuñécar, but you can find them all over Spain. It’s easy to overlook not only the building, but the role it played in keeping Almuñécar connected to the rest of Spain.

Almuñécar Monument to Phoenicians

The monument to Phoenicians is located along the upper level of the Paseo del Altillo. This is a tribute to the Phoenician culture and its contribution to the history of Almuñécar. It was built after the Phoenician Necropolis was unearthed nearby and their ancient mysteries discovered.