Granada

Spain can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

You will find a taxi rank at Plaza Nueva. If you want to hail one on the street, make sure that it's displaying a green light or a sign saying "libre" (which means vacant). It is also possible to order a taxi by phone.

The post offices often have long queues. If you only need stamps, they can be purchased at many local tobacco shops. The post boxes are yellow and bear the sign "correos".

Both hospitals are central with good emergency facilities and some doctors who speak English. Hospital Clínico San Cecillio Avenida del Doctor Oloriz 16 +34 958 02 32 17 Hospital Ruiz De Alda Avenida de la Constitución 100 +34 958 02 00 09 Thanks to a system called “farmacias de guardia” ("duty pharmacies"), pharmacies in Granada takes turns so that you will always find one open in the city. When any pharmacy is closed, it posts the name of the closest open pharmacy on the door.