Celebrate Valentine's Day in Granada this year (like a local)

January 17, 2025. The city of Granada is known for inspiring artists, writers, and composers, such as Manuel de Falla, who set one of his masterpieces, “El Amor Brujo,” there. The magic of Granada transcends its cobblestone streets and the beautiful Alhambra, managing to intoxicate the visitor with its exoticism and helping lovers find the spark of a passionate love within it.

For all these reasons, if you want to fan the flames of romance, there is no city more recommended to ignite love than Granada; so take advantage of Valentine's Day to visit it with your partner.

9 things to do in Granada to celebrate Valentine's Day:

The centrally located Casual Ilbira Granada hotel, an expert on the destination and known for theming its 41 rooms by incorporating some of the city's most emblematic corners into their décor, reveals a plan to celebrate February 14th like a true local.

1. A walk through one of the most beautiful streets in the world:

Although many know it as the Paseo de los Tristes, the Carrera del Darro, which connects the Sacromonte and Albaicín with the imposing Renaissance and Baroque Granada, under the watchful gaze of the Alhambra, is also considered one of the most beautiful streets in the world. For this reason, it is a very common meeting point for couples from Granada.

2. Olfactory experience to awaken the senses:

Right at the beginning of the Carrera del Darro is the Patio de los Perfumes. Located in a beautiful 16th-century Renaissance palace, it serves as a meeting point between East and West, offering perfumery workshops that are ideal for awakening all the senses in your soulmate.

3. A stop at El Bañuelo teahouse:

Granada is a city that must be discovered slowly, making stops in iconic places like the El Bañuelo teahouse. Located at the foot of the Alhambra and very close to the Paseo de los Tristes, this enclave of Nasrid inspiration is a wonderful example of a Granadan “Carmen.” There, you can sweeten your love by tasting exquisite Arabic sweets drizzled in honey and filled with nuts.

4. Sunset at the San Nicolás Viewpoint:

Although Granada is full of viewpoints, the one that usually hosts the most visits from couples is the San Nicolás Viewpoint, where one is able to look at the Alhambra face-to-face while observing what many consider to be one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. 

5. Dinner at one of the most romantic restaurants in the world:

Popular wisdom says that love is also won through the stomach. Therefore, this romantic getaway to Granada must include a dinner with, of course, views of the Alhambra. The Carmen de Aben Humeya restaurant, built on two old 14th and 15th-century Moorish houses, is one of the most visited by locals. In addition to its exquisite contemporary cuisine, its panoramic garden is one of the aspects that locals appreciate most.

6. Night visit to the Alhambra:

The night invites intimacy and passion, so there is no better time to visit the omnipresent Alhambra than at dusk. During the winter, the last admission is at 8:00 PM. Don't miss it! Walking through its rooms and the Court of the Lions under the soft yellowish light gives this World Heritage monument an extra touch of romance and mystery. 

7. Flamenco show at the Los Tarantos Cave:

As Manuel de Falla reflected in “El Amor Brujo,” Granada is gypsy, and one cannot leave without attending a wonderful flamenco show like the one offered every night by the Los Tarantos Cave, located in the heart of the Sacromonte.

8. Relaxing time in an Arab bath:

If the romantic getaway you are taking for Valentine's Day is two days long, set aside part of a morning to discover one of Granada's best-kept secrets: its wonderful Hammam Al Ándalus Granada. It might be a little hard to find, as it is located on a narrow but central street, in a 13th-century building that once housed an Arab bath. Don't let the small entrance fool you, because its interior is spacious and wonderful. An oasis of peace to reconnect with your partner and yourself.

9. Accommodation in a hotel full of romantic experiences:

As the final touch for this getaway, nothing better than staying in a centrally located hotel like Casual Ilbira Granada, located in the heart of the Realejo (old Jewish quarter), from where it will be easy to make all these visits on foot. And where, in addition, they will suggest romantic experiences such as toasting with a bottle of cava (Casual Bubbles) in a room customized with the destination; finding the bed in the room filled with beautiful rose petals (Casual Senses); or ending a wonderful evening in the sweetest way possible, with an exquisite cake (Casual Sweet). Any of these services can be requested when booking on the Casual Hoteles website.

Accommodation in a double room with breakfast from 153 euros per night.

Extra services: Casual Bubbles (12 euros), Casual Senses (10 euros), and Casual Sweet (12 euros)

For more information and reservations here

About Casual Hoteles:

Casual Hoteles is a Valencian hotel company, founded in 2013 by Juan Carlos Sanjuán, with the goal of becoming the benchmark for thematic urban accommodations in Spain. All its hotels have personal décor, inspired by the destinations in which they are located, and offer quality standards and central locations at affordable prices.  

They are fun, surprising, and provocative, making Casual Hoteles a disruptive chain that, in 2018, was recognized with the Hostelco Award for “Best Hotel Concept”; in 2023 it obtained the First Prize for Tourism Sustainability from HOSBEC, in the “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy” category; and in 2024 it was chosen as the “Chain with the best Corporate Social Responsibility” in the XIV Edition of the Roca Awards for Hotel Initiative. 

In this sense, the group also stands out for its policy of firm social and environmental commitment through its own Code of Ethics, and for its collaborations with NGOs such as Save the Children and Unicef, among others. 

Currently, Casual Hoteles has 25 hotels and 854 rooms in 13 cities in Spain, Portugal, and Italy, of which 1 is owned, 1 is managed, 15 are operated under a rental regime, and 8 are franchised. Additionally, in 2025, it plans to incorporate 3 new hotels in Milan (43), Ibiza (42), and Naples (34).