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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Granada.

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Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

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Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel from Canadian media publishers Samuel and Audrey.

This guide video provides a well-rounded Granada overview through ten things to do, including the Alhambra, flamenco, Moroccan markets, viewpoints, and local food stops.

World Wild Hearts

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World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, who create travel videos and guides.

This travel video is a strong fit for planning Granada, highlighting ten things to do in and around the city across cultural sights, historical context, and nearby outdoor activities.

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Rick Steves, focused on European destinations.

This guide video focuses on Granada's Alhambra, making it helpful for understanding the major Moorish palace as a central city sight.

Yellow Productions

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Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel creating destination guides, reviews, and practical travel advice.

This short Granada travel video gives a useful city guide, with attention to the Alhambra, Islamic influence, other sights, and Arabic tea houses.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, focused on travel adventures and practical destination information.

This travel video tours Granada in southern Spain with a good mix of historical areas, architecture, gardens, and plazas.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, focused on travel adventures and practical destination information.

As part two of the Granada visit, this travel video continues the city tour and adds more useful context on the historical city in southern Spain.

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Rick Steves, focused on European destinations.

This guide video covers Granada's Albayzin and Alcaiceria, offering a helpful look at the old Moorish quarter, neighborhood lanes, squares, and reconstructed silk market.

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Rick Steves, focused on European destinations.

This travel video examines Granada's Reconquista legacies through the cathedral facade and the Royal Chapel associated with Isabella and Ferdinand.

Jon Barr

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Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences and travel-related videos in New York City and beyond.

This short video presents five reasons to visit Granada, Spain, making it a useful quick overview of activity ideas based on what the city offers.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site that combines destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Its Granada guide gives a helpful introduction to the Alhambra, Albaicin, Moorish history, tapas culture, and the city's broader appeal.

Visit Granada, Spain — Travel Guide (2026)

Granada travel guide — Alhambra palace, Albaicín neighborhood, Sierra Nevada backdrop, and the Spanish city where Moorish history meets free tapas culture.

viatravelers.com/destinations/granada/

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a professional travel guide publisher offering destination research, guidebooks, articles, and trip-planning services. Its Granada guide offers a well-rounded overview of the city's Moorish architecture, tapas bars, flamenco, and wider Andalusia travel context.

Lonely Planet: Granada

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/spain/granada.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/spain/granada

Nomadic Matt
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Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical independent travel planning. Its Granada budget guide is practical for comparing things to do, expected costs, savings tips, accommodation, transportation, and core planning basics.

Granada Travel Guide (Updated 2026)

A comprehensive budget travel guide to Grenada with tips on things to do, costs, ways to save, accommodation, transportation, and more.

nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/spain-travel-tips/granada/

Jessie on a Journey
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Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and cultural travel site with practical destination resources. Their Granada article is helpful for looking beyond the Alhambra, highlighting 14 things to do with attention to less obvious city attractions.

Top Things To Do In Granada Beyond The Alhambra | Spain Travel Guide

Top things to do in Granada abound! In this Spain travel guide, I'll take you beyond the Alhambra to explore less obvious attractions.

jessieonajourney.com/things-to-do-in-granada/

Expert Vagabond
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Expert Vagabond is an adventure travel and digital nomad blog covering outdoor experiences, photography, budgeting, and practical travel advice. His Granada guide brings together 20 things to do in the city, making it a useful starting point for visitors planning a fuller stay.

Granada Spain Travel Guide: 20 Best Things To Do

Granada is a beautiful little city in the South of Spain where I lived for a month. Here are some of the best things to do in Granada!

expertvagabond.com/granada-spain-things-to-do/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, digital nomad topics, and independent travel. Its two-day Granada itinerary gives practical structure to a weekend-style visit, helping travelers organize limited time in the city.

Perfect 2 Days In Granada Itinerary | 2026

Wondering how to spend 2 days in Granada?✔️ Read our guide and tips to organize the perfect weekend in Granada.

abrokenbackpack.com/2-days-in-granada-itinerary/

Earth Trekkers
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Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, itineraries, hiking guides, and route planning. Its Granada guide is strong for sightseeing plans that combine the Alhambra, Cathedral, Royal Chapel, viewpoints, and dining with Alhambra views.

Best Things to Do in Granada: The Alhambra & Beyond

The Alhambra is the #1 attraction in Granada, but this beautiful city is filled with more memorable things to see and do.

earthtrekkers.com/best-things-to-do-in-granada/

Third Eye Traveller
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Third Eye Traveller is a solo female travel blog focused on historical, magical, literary, and cinematic destination guides. Her Granada article gives a thoughtful look at more than 20 things to do beyond the Alhambra, with clear attention to Moorish history and culture.

20+ Things to Do in Granada - Not Just the Alhambra (2026)!

The majestic Alhambra is the attraction people visit Granada for but there are plenty of amazing things to do in Granada beyond the palace. As this citadel has a Moorish history and links to the

thirdeyetraveller.com/things-to-do-in-granada-spain/

Our Escape Clause
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Our Escape Clause is a practical travel blog publishing detailed itineraries, city guides, road trips, and repeat-visit destination advice. Their Alhambra guide is especially useful for planning the visit itself, with ticket details, tour context, FAQs, and practical travel advice.

Visiting the Alhambra in Granada: 21 Important Tips (FAQ + Tour Info!) - Our Escape Clause

Planning to tour the Alhambra in Granada, Spain? Here's what you need to know about visiting the Alhambra, from ticket info to travel tips!

ourescapeclause.com/visiting-the-alhambra-granada/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent trips. Its Granada city guide covers 17 things to do, adding helpful breadth through activities, itinerary ideas, and day-trip options.

The Broke Backpacker: Things To Do In Granada Spain

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-granada-spain/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-granada-spain/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is a polished adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Its Alhambra guide gives visitors a practical overview of tickets, opening times, key tips, and major sights within the attraction.

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Alhambra: Tips, Tricks and Must-Sees

Standing proud over Granada, Andalusia, Spain, the Alhambra is a testament to Moorish culture and its lasting impact on Spanish heritage. A UNESCO World

theplanetd.com/alhambra-granada-andalusia/

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