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Fall and spring are the best time to visit Granada. From September to December, visitors can enjoy cooler weather, perfect for hiking in the Sierra Nevada, the Sierra de Tejada Almijarra Natural Park, the Tabernas Desert, and the beautiful El Torcal de Antequera Natural Park. It’s also a good time to see more of local culture, starting with the vibrant Cascamorras festival in September and ending with Christmas celebrations. In the spring, Semana Santa Week and the beautiful wildflower bloom are the main seasonal attractions.

12 things to do in Alhambra and Granada

New Year's Eve

December 31–January 1 Event

Eating 12 grapes, wearing red coloured underwear and preparing a special cake is only a part of the incredible celebration in Spain

Tabernas, Europe's Only Desert

March–May | September–November Activity

Like the real Wild West, Spain has its own great desert, where the temperature has been known to reach 48 °C and where many Hollywood movies have been filmed

Fuente de Piedra Flamingos

February–September Activity

Some of the most beautiful birds on the planet gather in the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra where you will find yourself in the spectacular countryside away from the coast

Christmas or Navidad

early December–early January Event

Christmas in Spain is a special period when miracles can happen

Olives and Olive Oil

December–March Nature

Local olive groves offer some of the world’s most beautiful views

Noche de San Juan

June 20–June 24 Event

Bonfires and songs highlight the celebration of St. John's Eve and summer solstice in Spain

Cascamorras

September 6–September 9 Event

Join local fun festival full of running and oil mess

El Cielo Mountain Hiking

mid-September–mid-June Activity

An exciting adventure awaits hikers in the Nerja area

Hiking in Sierra Nevada

mid-May–mid-November Activity

Spain has many incredible places for hiking, where the beauty of the mountains can be fully experienced

Sierra Nevada Ski Resort

December–April Activity

Your best winter vacation awaits in a mountain range in Southern Spain

Semana Santa in Granada

April 13-20, 2025 Event

A busy week packed with more than 30 emotional street processions

Motril Air Show

June 9, 2024 Event

Witness more-than-impressive aerial acrobatics at the Motril waterfront

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