The architecture and gardens of the Real Alcázar Sevilla are just as fascinating as the Alhambra. The Cathedral and adjoining La Giralda are preeminent. Once you have been to Sevilla, you will want to return. Granada is more scenic, has nice restaurants, the Alhambra and free tapas.
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Seville. Undoubtedly a contender for the most beautiful city in Spain, the Andalusian capital is the epicenter for Moorish heritage. There are so many cool things to pack into a Seville itinerary that include history, culture, architecture, and amazing food.
There are more pricey hotels in Seville, but there are plenty of affordable options, too. As far as hostels go, prices are similar, but Seville has more options. Overall, Granada is cheaper. But prices in Sevilla are not so high that you'll want to avoid the city or shorten your stay.
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.
Madrid is a large, vibrant city with lots of cultural and historical attractions, as well as a wide variety of restaurants, nightlife and shopping. Seville is a smaller, more traditionally Spanish city. It has some of the finest Moorish architecture in Spain, and is known for its traditional flamenco music and dance.
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.
This 2,200-year-old city has a rich history touched by many cultures, giving it a unique personality and a well-preserved historical center. It is a highly walkable city, despite being the largest of the Andalusia region and the fourth largest in all of Spain.
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.
Although Seville is relatively small, you should plan to spend at least two to three days visiting its major landmarks, catching flamenco shows, and indulging in tapas to your heart's content.
As far as tourist attractions there is no comparison. Seville's highlights are arguably the most impressive of any Spanish city. Malaga's highlights are, overall, pretty average.
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.
You may find it easier to spend a couple nights in Granada so you can arrive early and on time. I have stayed in both cities when travelling around Andalucia, though Malaga has the attractions of the sea and is better connected Granada is a nice contrast, with the surrounding mountains etc.
I could easily have spent another month exploring them! But just three days of meandering through the Arab Quarter, watching spontaneous flamenco street performances, and gorging on free tapas will leave you with no doubt that Granada might just be the top destination in Spain.