Seville vs. Granada vs. Cordoba vs. Ronda | Andalusia’s Golden Three Places to Visit

Considering Andalusia’s golden three places to visit? Wondering what is best? We can help you with this Seville vs. Granada vs. Cordoba vs. Ronda video.

So, you’re coming to Spain and have heard all about the amazing historical cities of Andalusia, Southern Spain, but you have limited time to visit and you’re trying to figure out which one to choose and how much time you need in each…
Well, that’s exactly what we’re here to help you with!

We just finished visiting Seville, Granada, Cordoba, and Ronda. They are all spectacular places and we want to help you on your adventures to see them too.
In an attempt to not bore or overwhelm you with too much info, we will be giving you 5 Must Knows, 1 Mistake, & 1 Take Away] for each of these 4 cities.

We picked these 4 locations because they are some of the most desirable stops in Andalusia. Seville, Granada and Cordoba are known are the ‘Golden Triangle’ - the top 3 places to visit. We are including Ronda in our list as well because it’s one of our favorites and we think it should be on your list too. You may know it as that town with the big bridge, but it’s so much more than that.

00:00 Introduction
01:12 Seville
06:24 Cordoba
09:47 Granada
10:51 Don’t Make These Mistakes in Granada
14:48 Ronda

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[EveryFurtherMile]

It's impossible to not see all three! But there certainly is a better order to see them in and a certain amount of minimum time needed to properly take them in.

[pamwolf]

Seville. A beautiful city! We live in Spain and have visited Seville a couple of times. The full carriage ride is a relaxing way to see the highlights of Seville. No need to eat at American chains, the hamburgers in local shops tend to be better, IMO. But local restaurants are cheaper usually, and the Spanish food is delicious! The Ancient Baths in Seville are a great way to really relax, get a massage or just take time to soothe muscles tired from the walking! We still have lots to see here, but glad to have found you.

[The_Red_Squirrel]

My advice is to stay overnight in each location. A meal and a stroll at night when the hordes of day tourists are gone is a time to enjoy. Visiting new places is not just about seeing the sights but more importantly should be an experience to enjoy and remember.

[onetwoxplore]

A more intimate comparison between the cities would be useful. Sevilla is “ciudad monumental, ” that is, a city of large monumental structures such as the Archive of the Indies. The huge cathedral and Plaza de España just add to the monumentality. Sevilla is HUGE in Spanish history and literature. HUGE. Arabic and moorish architectural examples in Sevilla — unlike Granada — are a copy by period Christian artisans. Granada is the apotheosis of Moorish and Arab Spain. Córdoba, a one-time capital before Toledo and seat of great philosophers and translation (the last, much like Toledo). Córdoba is a little Sevilla and a little Granada. Ronda is a dangling frontier. A bucolic corner, andalusian style. The place is a close-up on your way to the nearby Alpujarra area and mountains.

I know explaining all 4 examples is hard, but keep in mind close-up explanations — instead of a bucket-list approach — would be especially helpful to travelers meandering through Andalucía.

[andresm.negron]

Great video, except for a little blooper of a piece of the video that shows Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy.

[sergiomarchetta]

I just came back from the exact same trip and I agree that those 4 cities in Andalucía are a must! My itinerary was Granada 3 nights- Ronda 1 night. Cordoba 3 nights. Sevilla 4 nights and ended with 3 nights in Lisbon which was a great closing of my trip. I disagree a bit with your order. I loved finishing my journey in Andalucía in Seville. It is a bigger city and I was able to wind down from all the hard walking on the other cities, enjoying the sites while taking nice breaks just wondering and stopping for tapas at my own pace. Great insides, I will give you a piece of feedback just on the pronunciation of the sites and landmarks, I understand speaking other languages it’s never an easy task but making an effort to pronounce as well as possible makes a difference. As a Spanish speaking person I was having a very hard time to understand. Other than that I’m so glad I chose the same 4 cities because they were all amazing to see. ❤️

[debmcauslan]

Good tips - I agree, The Alhambra is a day and was a highlight for me many years ago. I did not see Rhonda, but did see Toledo which was my second favourite place in Spain that I saw. Spain has many beautiful places.

[brothersman]

I did all of these cities as day trips from Torremolinos and basically seen all the main sites for each of these cities.
In Seville, I visited Plaza de Espana, Maria Luisa Park, Royal Alcazar, Torro Del Oro, Seville Cathedral, River Cruise from Torro Del Oro - I went there in late April and it was in the early 30s - did all of this in 1 day.
In Cordoba, I've visited the Mezquita, Roman Bridge, Alcazar - on our way back we visited Madinat Az Zahra (an archaeological site that people miss out).
In Granada, obviously Al hambra (took me 5 hours to see everything) and the Cathedral.
In Ronda and seen the tall bridge and the garden for the views - and walked around this city..

I would also add Malaga as well for a day trip to see a few sites there too

[hoosomio]

Córdoba, Sevilla, Granada es el triángulo del arte en Andalucia

[kevinleidecker]

At 12:16 you put Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore... The only problem is that's not in Spain it's in Italy.

[tanyajohnston]

more great tips :) And lovely places to visit. Love the nature scenery, all the lovely greenery and hills. Ronda does look beautiful.

[victoriaaletaaustria]

There are a lot more in Seville even in the Cathedral vicinity like the exquisite Iglesia Colegial del Divino Sslvador, Casa de Pilatos, Palacio de las Duenas, etc. As you mentioned in Granada best to check reviews on restaurants anywhere in the globe so as not to be shortchanged on value for money for food quality and hygienic food preparations to avoid food poisoning.

[pranavchandrasekhar]

Guys..I absolutely love the format of the video that you have have opted for - especially the bit about mistakes and where Seville should fit in the sequence of destinations visited. One quick tip: Please add small captions where you can. They will go a long way. Looking forward to watching the rest of your Andalusia videos.

[chasingadeline]

We went to Seville for our Honeymoon…I recognize a lot of the places. Brings back a lot of cool memories I remember us riding rental bikes in the park!!! Yeah we were there only for a day or two also. Just saw the cathedral and the plaza which was pretty cool

[sarahkelsey]

Thanks for this great video. We are going for Holy Week in April this year and although that changes our focus this video really helped us plan our trip! You’re awesome! 🙏❤️☺️

[dodgeymike]

How can you get to know and enjoy the big cities in one day ? You cant. You need several days to experience the delights of these cities at a more relaxed pace. Speed touring is not a way to enjoy a location.

[TakeTimeToTravel]

Great overview of these beautiful cities. The architecture is amazing in all of them, and love the narrow streets to explore :)

[jalilahlorrainezamora]

Thank you! I’d been considering going to Andalusia on our next trip and was thinking about which cities to visit if we only have a shorter time. I have been to Cordova, Granada and Seville, but not Ronda. It’s good to know it’s worth the visit! I remember liking Seville the least of the Golden triangle cities because it was so large and had a big city feeling. We would be taking trains.

[andym]

I missed the alhambra as it was Christmas and fully booked. I decided to walk the wrong way through the alhambra early in the morning. Its the highlight of 6 city trip. I will go back.

[Caterpillaradventures]

Your travelogue is a gem!! Just one suggestion, it would be better if the names of destinations are shown on the video.