I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers
Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?
Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc.
When we did it, we just drove a hire car. Can't remember that much about the journey, but it certainly wasn't problematic. I do remember the hire car people saying to be very careful of the speed limits, they have some very clever technology (drones?) to monitor speeds. Parking was easy, but had to be paid for - as you might expect they've got all that stuff well stitched up. Not sure what the etc might be. The Alhambra is massive and took us all day.
I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers
Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?
Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc.
We're taking a Renfe train. It's £18.00 each way and takes about 1 hour and 45 mins. I believe there are plenty of coaches that go there too starting at £8.00 each way.
We're doing 3 nights in Malaga, 3 nights in Granada and deciding on where to spend the final 3 nights depending on what Malaga is like. We may go to Benalmadena for the last 3 nights
I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers
Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?
Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc.
We're taking a Renfe train. It's £18.00 each way and takes about 1 hour and 45 mins. I believe there are plenty of coaches that go there too starting at £8.00 each way.
We're doing 3 nights in Malaga, 3 nights in Granada and deciding on where to spend the final 3 nights depending on what Malaga is like. We may go to Benalmadena for the last 3 nights
I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers
Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?
Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc.
We always use the regular coach service from Malaga bus station. Straightforward and inexpensive. You can then jump on the new tram service outside Granada bus station.
Just to add airport to Malaga bus station/renfe train station use train from airport to Maria Zambrano station. No need to queue for a ticket just swipe credit/debit card at barrier.
I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers
Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?
Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc.
We're taking a Renfe train. It's £18.00 each way and takes about 1 hour and 45 mins. I believe there are plenty of coaches that go there too starting at £8.00 each way.
We're doing 3 nights in Malaga, 3 nights in Granada and deciding on where to spend the final 3 nights depending on what Malaga is like. We may go to Benalmadena for the last 3 nights
I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers
Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?
Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc.
We always use the regular coach service from Malaga bus station. Straightforward and inexpensive. You can then jump on the new tram service outside Granada bus station.
Just to add airport to Malaga bus station/renfe train station use train from airport to Maria Zambrano station. No need to queue for a ticket just swipe credit/debit card at barrier.
Train is very handy from Malaga to Torremolinos....nice day out.
I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers
Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?
Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc.
We always use the regular coach service from Malaga bus station. Straightforward and inexpensive. You can then jump on the new tram service outside Granada bus station.
Just to add airport to Malaga bus station/renfe train station use train from airport to Maria Zambrano station. No need to queue for a ticket just swipe credit/debit card at barrier.
Train is very handy from Malaga to Torremolinos....nice day out.
Definitely, we often have a stopover in Torremolinos. Nice walk along the front and all very chilled out. Would recommend the Tent hotel for overnight. Inexpensive and great buffet breakfast included.
We're off to Seville on Thursday, 4 nights there & 3 in Cadiz. Any tips/recommendations appreciated & do you know if most places take card payments or should I take a good amount of euros ?
I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers
Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?
Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc.
When we did it, we just drove a hire car. Can't remember that much about the journey, but it certainly wasn't problematic. I do remember the hire car people saying to be very careful of the speed limits, they have some very clever technology (drones?) to monitor speeds. Parking was easy, but had to be paid for - as you might expect they've got all that stuff well stitched up. Not sure what the etc might be. The Alhambra is massive and took us all day.
Did the same and got a speeding ticket. The limit changes so much it's hard to keep track.
Pretty sure I parked at the science museum (worth a visit with kids) and walked to the city centre, bus back.
It's probably a bit of a tourist trap given the location but Bodegas Castañeda is still a great place to have lunch.
We're off to Seville on Thursday, 4 nights there & 3 in Cadiz. Any tips/recommendations appreciated & do you know if most places take card payments or should I take a good amount of euros ?
Don't forget the sun screen, it will still be in the mid 30,s.
Seville has great places to eat and drink on just about every street corner and most take cards but we did drop on a couple of smaller bars/cafes that were cash only so a few euros will be handy.
The cathedral, Alcazar of Seville, plaza de España, casa de Pilatos and Triana district are just a few of the must see places in Seville.
Not got to Cadiz yet, can you let me know how easy the trip is from Seville?
stockportaddick said: Don't forget the sun screen, it will still be in the mid 30,s.
Seville has great places to eat and drink on just about every street corner and most take cards but we did drop on a couple of smaller bars/cafes that were cash only so a few euros will be handy.
The cathedral, Alcazar of Seville, plaza de España, casa de Pilatos and Triana district are just a few of the must see places in Seville.
Not got to Cadiz yet, can you let me know how easy the trip is from Seville?
Cathedral & Alcazar already booked but will definitely check out the other places. We are travelling to Cadiz by train & have pre booked tickets, as limited number of direct trains. Journey is just over 90 minutes & hopefully straightforward but will feedback.
stockportaddick said: Don't forget the sun screen, it will still be in the mid 30,s.
Seville has great places to eat and drink on just about every street corner and most take cards but we did drop on a couple of smaller bars/cafes that were cash only so a few euros will be handy.
The cathedral, Alcazar of Seville, plaza de España, casa de Pilatos and Triana district are just a few of the must see places in Seville.
Not got to Cadiz yet, can you let me know how easy the trip is from Seville?
Cathedral & Alcazar already booked but will definitely check out the other places. We are travelling to Cadiz by train & have pre booked tickets, as limited number of direct trains. Journey is just over 90 minutes & hopefully straightforward but will feedback.
I’d recommend the Setas de Sevilla (The Mushrooms I think also referred to as).
Your ticket lets you go back at night to see all lit up. The cathedral is good but I wouldn’t bother with going to the top of the tower as the view not always great either the number of tourists.
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Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc.
We're doing 3 nights in Malaga, 3 nights in Granada and deciding on where to spend the final 3 nights depending on what Malaga is like. We may go to Benalmadena for the last 3 nights
Just to add airport to Malaga bus station/renfe train station use train from airport to Maria Zambrano station. No need to queue for a ticket just swipe credit/debit card at barrier.
Checked the fixtures and it's international break week GRRRR
Pretty sure I parked at the science museum (worth a visit with kids) and walked to the city centre, bus back.
It's probably a bit of a tourist trap given the location but Bodegas Castañeda is still a great place to have lunch.
Seville has great places to eat and drink on just about every street corner and most take cards but we did drop on a couple of smaller bars/cafes that were cash only so a few euros will be handy.
The cathedral, Alcazar of Seville, plaza de España, casa de Pilatos and Triana district are just a few of the must see places in Seville.
Not got to Cadiz yet, can you let me know how easy the trip is from Seville?
Cathedral & Alcazar already booked but will definitely check out the other places. We are travelling to Cadiz by train & have pre booked tickets, as limited number of direct trains. Journey is just over 90 minutes & hopefully straightforward but will feedback.
The cathedral is good but I wouldn’t bother with going to the top of the tower as the view not always great either the number of tourists.
And 1 and 2 Euro coins are really useful to have, as a lot of museums and galleries have coin operated lockers.