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.
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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.
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.
In keeping with the “chill air” that we found in Granada, we thought the people were relaxed and friendly. It's a smallish city and we didn't feel that big city vibe. We would go to our favorite square (Placeta de San Miguel Bajo) and have drinks and tapas surrounded by people who were mostly local.
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.
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.