--- title: "Granada" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Granada." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/granada" locale: "en" --- # Granada Primary place hint: Granada, Spain ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Spain](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/spain) > [Andalusia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/andalusia) > [Granada](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/granada) ## Hotel Guides - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/spain/granada/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site for boutique hotels, mountain hotels, holiday homes, and villas. This page appears to cover selected accommodation in Granada, including boutique hotels, luxury hotels, holiday homes, villas, and examples such as Almunia del Valle and Palacio de los Navas. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/granada/) (viatravelers.com) 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. - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/spain/granada) (lonelyplanet.com) 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. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/spain-travel-tips/granada/) (nomadicmatt.com) 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. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/things-to-do-in-granada/) (jessieonajourney.com) 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. - [Expert Vagabond](https://expertvagabond.com/granada-spain-things-to-do/) (expertvagabond.com) 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. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/2-days-in-granada-itinerary/) (abrokenbackpack.com) 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. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/best-things-to-do-in-granada/) (earthtrekkers.com) 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. - [Third Eye Traveller](https://thirdeyetraveller.com/things-to-do-in-granada-spain/) (thirdeyetraveller.com) 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. - [Our Escape Clause](https://www.ourescapeclause.com/visiting-the-alhambra-granada/) (ourescapeclause.com) 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. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-granada-spain/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) 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 Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/alhambra-granada-andalusia/) (theplanetd.com) 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. ## Travel Videos - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3DvQSA7AGw) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUqVc2Win6c) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEseJViidy8) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AZtBNYh4Vk) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2rW1mUC3D4) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPczf79ckVY) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHWRCQ2FGYo) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIFBN4Bw0L4) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v77JNm5GsKA) (youtube.com) 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.