Seville or Granda

You can find excellent Flamenco in both cities. But if you're already planning to spend some time in Granada, there's no need to stay in Sevilla. I love Sevilla, but if your time's limited, you don't have to make it an overnight stay.

On the other hand....you say you "are planning a few nights in Granada." Granada is certainly not to be missed, but if your time is short, I'm not sure that I would spend 3 (my definition of "a few") nights there. Consider spending 2 nights in Granada and one in Seville? Depends on your "days" and other factors, of course, but if you're looking at 4-5 days overall, with 3-4 in Granada and less than a full day in Seville, I'd steal a day or so from Granada and spend a bit more time in Seville.

Was all over Spain last year and Seville gets my vote over Granada. Hotel Alcantara was really central and next door was a traditional Flamenco evening presented by the university students - Flamenco guitar as well all for 10 Euros - Rick Steves recommends the hotel - you might e-mail them for advice if they will have the same thing available next door at the theatre. The city is beautiful. I found Granada to be too busy.

Louise, my favorite place in Spain is the Alhambra. It is absolutely beautiful but personally I would spend more time in Sevilla than Granada. I recommend that you definitely stay a night or two in Sevilla. Check out this website for lots of information about Sevilla: www.exploreseville.com

Most will tell you that Madrid may be the capital of Spain, but Seville is the soul of Spain...it's not to be missed.

Thanks everyone for your comments. Have decided that we definately need to do both, and probably more time in Sevilla than Granada. Thanks for the websites.

If you go to the Alhambra purchase tickets online, they're usually sold out when you get there. http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/The_Alhambra.html
Granada is lovely, but watch out for the women who want to read your palms, there a bit of a hastle.

Yes Alhambra is a must do in Grenada but be careful about the tour slots, they are often sold out and it is strongly recommended to prebook. On European sites like isango.com or traveltoe.com you can prebook guided tours as well as the Flamenco shows, tapas tours, cruises etc.

Hi Louise, I just returned from Spain and I agree with those who have said less time in Granada and more time in Sevilla. I did love Granada and it took a long time to do the Alhambra but while in Spain my base was Sevilla and I never got bored. I went to the flamenco show that is next to the Alcantara Hotel, it is called, Casa de Memorias, and it was excellent. Flamenco is very serious. I saw three flamenco shows, one in a cave in Granada, one in a bar environment, and the one at Casa de Memorias. They were all different and enjoyable. Also went to Ronda, which I loved! Have fun...Karen

Also...make sure you buy your Alhambra tickets online. There were many disappointed tourists who couldn't get into the Alhambra the day I was there. I also booked my train from Sevilla to Granada online..www.renfe.es (I think it is es, maybe .com)
Karen