Granada, Spain - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jun 3, 2009 · I've been to the Alhambra, but never had time to explore the rest of Granada; but I'm going back to Granada in late June with the intent to check out that part of the city. Just one overnight. It's only an hour drive from where I'm spending 10 days in a little town called La Celada. Anyone else have a better opinion of that part of Granada.
Granada, Spain - Trip Report - Rick Steves Travel Forum
May 17, 2024 · Granada Cathedral. The Cathedral of Granada is monumental, in the true sense of the word. It’s enormous. As is a familiar story in Andalucia, the Cathedral it was commissioned by Queen Isabella on the site of the main Mosque of …
Granada or Seville? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
May 15, 2018 · A tough choice. I would give the edge to Granada for a short stay (2 days) and PLAN on coming back to Spain another time. So much to see and enjoy in that country. Each major city in Spain is very different from each other in culture, architecture, and other sights and activities. The people telling you to skip Madrid have already been there.
Spain: Ronda or Granada? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Apr 23, 2012 · Granada wins "hands-down" in that battle of the one-or-the-other choices. Skip Ronda. Do it next time. You'll need 2 days to do justice to Granada, anyway; half a day (easily) spent in the Alhambra itself and the other 1.5 days ambling through the Sacromonte, Albaicín/Albayzin, and Realejo neighborhoods. You'll LOVE Granada, TRUST ME!
Granada, Spain - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Aug 11, 2010 · You have a 30 min window - don't miss it. It is massive so it will take most of the day. Second, Granada is in the mountain so be prepared for rain and cool weather in November. You absolutely must reserve you ticket in advance. For the Alhambra think Disneyworld. It is the most popular tourist site in all of Spain especially with locals.
Toledo or Granada - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Sep 6, 2015 · Granada is 3 hours from Sevilla or Cordoba, more from Madrid and needs at least 2 nights to properly see the Alhambra and city. Anyway, the Alhambra is one of the most popular sites in all of Europe. It is an amazing example of Moorish design and architecture and takes a few hours to scratch just the surface.
Granada - how many nights? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jun 9, 2015 · Of all my friends who have been to Spain, we all agree that Granada is one of our most favorite places in the entire country. We went for two days last time. I would have liked to stay longer. You can certainly "cover the sites" in two days; but the city itself is wonderful.
One day trip in the South of Spain...Granada or Gibraltar
Mar 26, 2018 · Without any shaddow of a dougbt Granada! It is pure culture and if you can get a visit to the Alhambra all the better. I have been to both at least 20 times each. Granada to take in the wonderful atmosphere and Gib for shopping. There is nothing much more to Gib than it being an unusual place with a bit of Britain and Spain thrown toegther.
Recommendations on visiting the Alhambra - Rick Steves
Dec 16, 2022 · We are planning on visiting Granada for 5 days during the fourth week of May as a part of our first trip to Spain. I've read several comments recommending a night visit to the Alhambra. Would it be better to do this before we visit during the daytime, or more enjoyable to do it after our daytime visit.
Where to stay in Granada - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Nov 9, 2022 · Our trip included 4 days in Madrid, 3 days in Sevilla, and 2 full days in Granada. We loved each of them, but Granada was our clear favorite for its history, mall shops, charm, and vibe. In fact, we would have traded a day in Sevilla for an extra day in Granada just to explore the streets, food, plazas, and shops of the Albazin even more.