It is advisable to stay in Granada for at least two or three days.
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I don't advice this and recommend spending 2 days in Granada. Granada is easily one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Don't rush this city and see the main sights in 1 day. It deserves time to wander the neighborhoods, enjoy a few lengthy meals, and take your time at the top attraction, the Alhambra Palace.
What is better to visit Malaga or Granada? Even though Malaga is the bigger city and at first glance, it might seem there's more to do, I prefer Granada. The smaller city has such a unique charm and there are so many things to discover.
In our opinion, Granada is the better choice if you only have a day or two! After all, it's simply not possible to see everything Seville has to offer in such a short amount of time. However, Seville is definitely worth visiting if you have three days or more. This way, you'll be able to see all the city has to offer!
The main reason most tourists visit Granada is probably to go see Alhambra. It is after all a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the Muslim World. So many people ask themselves: Is Granada worth visiting without Alhambra? And my answer would be: Yes, definitely!
The best time to visit Granada is in May and June as well as September and October. From May to June, temperatures are cool, flowers are fully bloomed and some of the city's biggest cultural events fill up the calendar.
Since Granada is so walkable, it can all be seen in a few days. If you find yourself with extra days, why not hire a car and drive to the coast, or up the mountains to the Alpujarras or a day skiing in the Sierra Nevada.
We recommend three days in Seville; however, you could easily stay longer. If you only have a weekend – and Seville is a great European weekender – two days would allow you to see most of the main attractions.
The Alhambra. The Alhambra is the crown jewel of Granada. Perched high atop a hill in the center of the city, this UNESCO World Heritage site dominates the skyline. The Alhambra is not only Granada and Andalusia's biggest tourist attraction, it's one of the most-visited spots in all of Spain.
Families should spend more time in Valencia than Granada. Because of the many family-friendly attractions and fun things to do for kids in Valencia, it's a great place to visit with the whole family. Couples should spend more time in Valencia than Granada.
If you choose to get around Granada by car or bus, you may miss out on the city completely. Though walking is strongly recommended for a portion of your stay, you may need to hop on a bus after a couple hours of exploration.
El Realejo has got the lot: culture, history, nightlife and fantastic restaurants. If you're looking for a lively and hip vibe, and don't mind being a tad outside El Centro to do it, El Realejo is probably the best area to stay in Granada for you.
From the world-famous Alhambra to the unknown surprises awaiting you in its cobblestone streets, there's so much to explore in Granada. Spending 7 days in Granada will give you enough time to live like a local and get off the beaten path in addition to seeing the city's most iconic sights.
The unmistakable traces of Moorish culture, its architecture and unique places make Granada a destination that is always enticing for visitors, who will discover, through a wide range of activities, wonders as spectacular as the Alhambra, the Generalife, and the neighbourhoods of Albaicín and Sacromonte, places that ...
Check Out the Non-Ticketed Areas in the Alhambra if You CanYou need a ticket to see the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife, and the Alcazaba, but there is more to the Alhambra than just those areas. The Alhambra Museum, Charles V Palace, Torre de las Cabezas, Puerta de la Justicia and more can be explored for free.
If your day is short due to the traveling time from Madrid, I would go for Cordoba. There is so much to see in Seville that unless your trains are early / late you will miss a lot of it. The old part of Cordoba (Mezquita, alcazabar, Jewish Quarter) is comfortably seen in a day. I agree with stumblebum.