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The Alhambra reopens its doors after the earthquakes, with the Alcazaba closed
The monumental complex resumes visits after activating the evacuation protocol in Granada and establishing new preventive routes in case of possible aftershocks.
The Alhambra will reopen to visitors this Wednesday after the earthquakes that struck Granada on Tuesday forced the temporary closure of the entire monumental complex. The reopening comes with special preventative measures and one important exception: the Alcazaba will remain closed until further notice while inspections of its spaces continue.
Initial inspections carried out by the Board of Trustees of the Alhambra and the Generalife have determined that the monument does not present significant structural damage as a result of the earthquakes. However, some minor damage has been found in certain decorative elements. This includes the fall of plasterwork pieces in the Throne Room, a type of non-structural damage that is currently being assessed by technical teams.
Tuesday was marked by several significant seismic events. Granada registered four strong earthquakes, two of them exceeding magnitude 4 and occurring within a short time of each other. In response, the Board of Trustees immediately activated the safety protocol and proceeded to gradually evacuate the different areas of the complex.
The first operation affected the Alcazaba, while access to the Nasrid Palaces was also suspended. Later, around 11:45 a.m., the Generalife was evacuated and the entire complex was temporarily closed. This decision forced hundreds of tourists, many with pre-purchased tickets, to remain at the entrances for hours, waiting to find out if they would ultimately be able to visit the monument.
With a view to resuming activities, adapted routes have also been designed to allow for a swift evacuation of the site should another earthquake occur or if it becomes necessary to reactivate emergency protocols. These measures aim to reconcile the resumption of visits with maximum precaution against the possibility of further aftershocks.
The situation is also affecting the cultural program planned for the monument. The Board of Trustees is working to maintain the second Lorca and Granada performance at the Generalife, although its staging will depend on security reviews and how the situation evolves.
During his visit to Granada to assess the affected areas firsthand, the First Vice President and Minister of the Presidency, Health, and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz, confirmed that the damage detected at the Alhambra is primarily localized and does not compromise its structure. The priority now is to complete the inspections, ensure public safety, and preserve one of the most important monumental complexes in Spain's cultural heritage.
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