We're going to have 3 weeks in Seville, and we are planning day trips to Cordoba and Cadiz. I'm thinking we might want to go to Granada on a day trip also. But it's a 3 hour train ride from Seville to Granada, so that would be 6 hours on a train in one day. Have you ever done this? Do you think it's do-able? Advisable? What is your opinion?
Posted by
Massachusetts, USA
1922 posts
Personally, I don't think it would be enjoyable at all. In addition to spending 6 hours on the train, you need to factor in time to get to the Alhambra. You shouldn't rush through the Alhambra. This is a magnificent site that should be savored and enjoyed. We spent 3/4 of a day at the Alhambra visiting the outstanding Nasrid Palace, the Generalife Gardens, and the Alcazaba, and also having lunch. Then we returned for a magical night-time visit.
Since you will be spending 3 weeks in Seville, why not spend 2 of those nights in Granada? This way you have a more leisurely visit of the Alhambra; you can take the night tour if interested; and also enjoy Granada. There are other interesting sites in Granada, and it's fun to explore the Albayzin, the oldest neighborhood in Granada.
Posted by
New York
59 posts
Granada is not a good day trip. You will not have time to see the Alhambra properly and explore the city. I would at least make Granada an overnight.
Posted by
Ohio
106 posts
Don’t do this. Granada is two nights and one full day at a minimum.
Posted by
OP
Jacksonville, Florida
137 posts
Thanks for the advice, guys. I'm going to rule out a day trip to Granada from Seville.