Useful Tips

A few practical things are worth knowing before traveling to Granada, or Spain generally, for a congress like ICN.

Entry requirements depend on where you’re coming from — EU citizens generally just need a passport or national ID, while visitors from other countries should check current visa requirements with a Spanish consulate well before travel, since processing can take time.

Spanish is the main language spoken locally, though English is fairly widely understood in tourist-facing businesses and at major venues, and menus and signage in central areas are often available in multiple languages. Granada is generally a safe city for visitors, though the usual precautions around bags and valuables in busy tourist areas still apply.

Spain uses the Euro, and major credit cards are widely accepted, though it’s worth carrying some cash for smaller purchases or family-run establishments. Shops typically close for a few hours in the early afternoon before reopening into the evening, a rhythm that can catch first-time visitors off guard.

Public transport in Granada is reasonably good, with buses covering most of the city center — a car is really only useful for day trips outside the city, since parking downtown is limited and expensive.