Explore on your own rating
Old town, Alcazaba and Picasso Museum are all walkable.
Where ships dock
- El Palmeral terminal (closest to town)
- Terminals A and B (Levante; farther out)
Getting to town
From El Palmeral, walk through the Palmeral de las Sorpresas to the Alcazaba in about 8 minutes. From Terminals A/B it's about a 25-minute waterfront walk; cruise lines may offer a shuttle.
Mostly walkable. Taxis are available.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Alcazaba
- Gibralfaro Castle
- Picasso Museum
- Roman Theatre and Cathedral
Beaches
- La Malagueta (near the port)
Safety & tips
- Gibralfaro is a steep climb; bus or taxi up, walk down.
- Book Alhambra (Granada) only with a tour.
- Very hot in summer.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From Terminals A/B allow 30 minutes on foot.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.