Alright, who wants to fight? C'mon. I'll take you down. SEVILLE ALL THE WAYYYYYYY. Of course I don't want to start a brawl because the topic is what this person should do for vacation. Granada is nice, the Alhambra is the most amazing thing I've seen in Western Europe. . . go EARLY EARLY EARLY in the morning or you will be fighting crowds more than experiencing the site. the city is nice and has a lot of history, HOWEVER Seville has more flavor. It might be hot there during your vacation so beware --- but please don't miss it. Seville is so colorful, so full of life, it has such an amazing relaxed vibe, the people are so gracious and friendly. All of the beautiful courtyards will have you dreaming of it for years to come. When I think of quintessential Spain I think of Sevilla. GO.

I'm with Rosie1973 all the way. The first time I visited Spain, I went to both Seville and Granada, and I found Seville to have much more charm. In Seville, you can just hang out in Barrio Santa Cruz and feel like....I don't know, I can't describe it, it's just an amazing cultural experience. In Granada, beyond the Alhambra, it wasn't too interesting. I can think of a lot of Spanish towns I'd like to visit again before Granada. Don't miss Seville. I've always felt that if you could only spend one day in Spain in your entire life--it should be in Seville.

How true!!!!!

Hola!

I've just come back from my Spain trip. I visited both Granada and Seville. To me Seville is better. As to Alhambra vs Alcazar, Alhambra was the first, Alcazar was made after Alhambra. Alcazar, however, is more compact, while Alhambra is more dispersed.

I have to say that I spent more time in Seville. I stayed in barrio Santa Cruz - a place to remember. Seville has its own specific charm, scent, spirit. Murillo Gardens, Maria Luisa Park, the river, the cathedral.

Seville cannot be described, you must go there and see it for yourself.

I had heard so much hype about Sevilla, and I admit that I was slightly disappointed when I got there. It was very beautiful and atmospheric, but for some reason, I preferred Granada. Admittedly, I did not have a long stay in either city, but the latter made a better impression in the short time that I had there. The Alhambra (and especially the Generalife gardens) is absolutely the most beautiful place I have ever visited--hands down. The strong Moorish influence makes it so unique from other places in Spain--it really feels like a 'foreign' city more than others. Also, the people there are friendly and the tapas bars are not to be missed.
So, my vote's for Granada!

I know I already posted but i saw this topic resurface and had to support my favorite city in the entire world.... GRANADA! That said, I think it takes more than a crazy busy day spent visiting the Alhambra to understand why. I loved that city, and I feel so lucky to have been able to live their when i did. While both get touristy in the summer, winters and springs in Granada are amazing.... while the Alhambra is wonderful (go at night if you can!), Granada is sooo much more than just that! Hang out in Plaza Nueva, talk to people in the tapas bars, stroll them the albaycin, at night it is truely magical, like the other poster said, i suppose you could say its a little "gritty", but its so
"real". Stop in at the local guitar maker shops. Its hard to describe the appeal of the city, I guess you just have to experience it. I found the people of granada to be amazing, and so proud to be granadinos! If you spend enough time there, you will quickly understandy why
kelly

Just returned with my family from 2 weeks all over Spain and I have to put my vote in for Sevilla. We all fell in love with it. As was said by others, it has a special atmosphere, a special spirit. I was a little disappointed in Granada. The Alhambra was exceptional but otherwise, I was unimpressed with the Albaicin, the restaurants, etc. Take me back to Sevilla. Oh, and also Barcelona. We all decided if we could, we would move there tomorrow.