The Alhambra worth the effort to Granada?
Oct 25th, 2010, 12:06 PM
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The Alhambra worth the effort to Granada?
I've only got a few days in Madrid (most likely 3 at most). Is the Alhambra worth the time and effort on such a short trip, or would I be better served staying the Madrid area? I want to take a day trip to Segovia, as well as explore Madrid itself. I'm not sure when I'll be back in Spain, and can't decide if I should make the Alhambra a priority or not during this trip.
Oct 25th, 2010, 12:50 PM
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If you want to take a day trip from Madrid, I would recommend that you choose Granada, not Segovia. The Alhambra is one of the most amazing sights we saw on our trip to Spain. That said, 3 days is a very short time for Madrid.
Oct 25th, 2010, 01:08 PM
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I'm with Robert2533 - too little time to go all the way to Granada. Plus there is so much to see in and around Madrid that it would make much better use of your limited time. FWIW we enjoyed Madrid a lot more than we thought we would. Its a great city - enjoy it !
Oct 25th, 2010, 01:42 PM
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Granada is too far away from Madrid.
Take 2 full days for Madrid - it is worth it (and more) and take 1 day for a daytrip around Madrid. My first priority would be El Escorial (which can be combined with Avila and/or Segovia).
Take 2 full days for Madrid - it is worth it (and more) and take 1 day for a daytrip around Madrid. My first priority would be El Escorial (which can be combined with Avila and/or Segovia).
Oct 25th, 2010, 03:18 PM
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You can take a virtual tour of the Alhambra (ekscrunchy posted this cool link on another thread):
http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issu....alhambra.htm#
http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issu....alhambra.htm#
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I would rather be in Granada than Madrid. However, I would not take a day away from Madrid to travel all the way to Granada. I would, instead, visit Toledo (or even Seville). Agree with Danon about Toledo. You will enjoy either Segovia or Toledo. Some people like Segovia better - others prefer Toledo. I am in the Toledo group, mostly because of the cathedral.
