English A-44 to the coast
Same road as Motril, through the Lecrín Valley.
Almuñécar is where Granada goes to the beach: San Cristóbal under the Peñón del Santo, San Miguel castle, the botanical garden of El Majuelo and, ten minutes west, La Herradura bay, a favourite for diving.
Allow about 55 min for 75 km on the A-44 and A-7, in a car that is yours alone.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mileage | 75 km (47 miles) |
| Time at the wheel | 55 min |
| Roads | A-44 and A-7 |
| Starting point | Your Granada address or a meeting point in the Albaicín |
| Where people get out | San Cristóbal beach, Velilla promenade |
| Best time | Leave before 10 am in summer |
| Capacity | Standard car, minivan or minibus with driver |
The drive from Granada to Almuñécar falls into three distinct stages:
Same road as Motril, through the Lecrín Valley.
The Mediterranean motorway threads tunnels and cliff-top viaducts.
Exits for the centre, Velilla or La Herradura.
Hotel, hospital, office or home in Almuñécar: we stop wherever you need. For example:
You pay for the whole vehicle: the more of you share, the less each person pays.
| Travellers | Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to four | Sedan | From €140 |
| Five to eight | 8-seat people carrier | Price when you pick seats |
| More than eight | Group vehicle | Minibus with driver in Granada |
Declared sports equipment costs nothing extra. See the fleet. For journeys within Granada, the Granada taxi fare calculator gives a guide figure.
Families with summer flats in Velilla, San Cristóbal or Cotobro.
Divers bound for Punta de la Mona at La Herradura.
Northern European residents returning home after a trip to Granada.
Granada to Almuñécar private taxi, collected at your address.
August is the busiest month on Granada's coast; summer weekends slow the approach to Almuñécar around midday.
Heading to Marina del Este? The road down is narrow and the driver picks the best drop-off point.
If your plan includes long waits, an hourly driver in Granada works better.
When a trip starts at an airport, the driver follows your flight and greets you with a name sign: that is a separate booking from rides leaving the city.
From €140 for the whole car, a standard vehicle for up to four people. That price takes you to your address in Almuñécar, Velilla or Cotobro and is fixed when you book. La Herradura and Marina del Este may differ slightly depending on the exact address, and the form shows you the amount before you pay.
Around 55 minutes for about 75 km, first on the A-44 to the coast and then west on the A-7. It is motorway all the way and an easy drive. On summer Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings it is worth allowing an extra quarter of an hour for traffic. The driver can drop you right on the seafront.
Yes. La Herradura is about ten minutes past Almuñécar, and the driver will drop you on the seafront, at the Marina del Este harbour or at your home. It is a popular spot for divers; if you are bringing diving gear, mention it when booking so there is space in the boot.
When you confirm the booking, by card through a secure payment page. On the day you hand nothing to the driver. The amount you accept is final for that vehicle and route, even with roadworks or queues. Travelling on business? Add your company details and the invoice is issued in the company's name.
Booking Granada to Almuñécar takes a couple of minutes. For groups, skis or special luggage, message us on WhatsApp.
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