Should I spend more time in Malaga or Granada?

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.



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Seeing a city in a day is not an easy task, especially if it's new to you. That's why we always recommend a longer trip. But if you only have 24 hours, you can still have a wonderful experience if you know where to go. And any time in Granada is better than no time at all!

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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.

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Granada pips Seville to the post to take title of 'the most beautiful city in Spain'

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This interesting Caribbean country has so much to offer that you need a minimum of 2 or 3 days to explore the main island and other smaller islands. If you can manage 4 days in Grenada, then you will be able to explore the country at your own pace. There are many who come to Grenada for a week.

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You'll need at least three days to see most of Malaga. You can see most of the city in two but there are a lot of great places nearby such as El Caminito del Rey, Nerja and Torremolinos that you can visit for a day too!

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Is Granada Spain worth visiting? Yes absolutely, I spent one week in the city and loved it. You can visit the stunning Alhambra Palace but the city has so much more to offer than that, from amazing Arab Baths to Cave Houses.

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If you are going to stay in Granada only for one day, the itinerary plan might be slightly more intense than usual. It is advisable to stay in Granada for at least two or three days.

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Granada is famous because of its tapas. It is the only place in Spain, together with Almería, where drinks come always with free food.

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If you love the heat and sun, the best time to visit Malaga is between June and September. The hottest time of the year is July and August, which has an average temperature of 31°C and 11 hours of warm sunshine per day. It's also the best time to go to Malaga for swimming, with an average sea temperature of 24°C.

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As for the general question yes, I'd recommend you Malaga as a city break destination. It has enough sights, food, drink and vibe to keep you busy for several days.

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Barcelona, Spain Barcelona oozes style and is easily one of the most luxurious cities in the world. What was once a run-down port with its back to the sea has been transformed into an international sensation.

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Malaga is definitely the bigger city with almost 580,000 inhabitants compared to Granada with about 230,000 inhabitants. But size is not everything in the battle of Granada vs Malaga. Keep reading to find out why I prefer Granada over Malaga.

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