How Big Is the Alhambra Palace in Granada?

Total Area

The Alhambra complex occupies approximately 142,000 square meters (35 acres / 14.2 hectares).

Major Components

• Alcazaba: The ancient military fortress (oldest part)
• Nasrid Palaces: The exquisite royal residences (Palacio de Comares, Palacio de los Leones, etc.)
• Generalife: Summer palace and gardens with fountains, courtyards, and orchards
• Partal Gardens & Palace: Early 14th-century pavilion and pools
• Carlos V Palace: Renaissance palace (unfinished) housing museums
• Medina (City) Remains: Foundations of the former palatial city—baths, workshops, housing

Context

Perched on Sabika Hill overlooking Granada, the Alhambra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Spain's most visited monument. Its size reflects centuries of construction (9th–16th centuries) as a self-contained royal city.

Visitor Tip

Book tickets weeks in advance. The Nasrid Palaces have strict timed entry. Allow 3–4 hours minimum.