Seville, Córdoba or Granada? Dilemma!
We are going to Spain/Portugal in April/may for about a month. We have booked ferry and have an idea of the route we want - more or less! I.e Haro, Salamanca or Segovia, possibly Caceres then comes the real dilemma Córdoba, Seville or Granada???? I don't think we have time for all 3.
Then into Portugal Lagos, possibly Ebola, Porto and back to ferry.
So .....
1. Salamanca or Segovia?
2. Córdoba, seville or Granada?
3. The added issue is we are a motorhome so want to be near public transport.
Or would we be better on a site on the coast and use public transport to - for example Seville?
never been to Spain before. Would appreciate suggestions, sites etc
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We were there in November and thought all three were fantastic but if I could only do one it would be Granada not only for the Alahambra but also the fantastic cathedral and Chapel Real where Ferdinand and Isabella are buried. The site we stayed on near Granada had a bus stop right outside the site. For fuller details see my blog
https://jennyandjohngocaravanning.wordpress.com/2017/11/11/spain/
Next would be Cordoba which is the only one I hope to go back to next winter.
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Last time we were in Salamanca, a couple of years ago, we stayed at Regio. Not particularly scenic, but the facilities were good and there is a bus at the door to take you into town.
As caravanners we have visited all the other wonderful cities you have mentioned, but stayed at sites a long way out and used the car; not much good to you I'm afraid. Glad you are "doing" Caceres though. The site is good, the site restaurant excellent and the old town is Spain's "hidden gem"
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It's only 45 minutes on the high speed train from Cordoba to Seville and vice versa - so if you get to either one of those two you can zip over to the other.
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We did a similar trip last Sep/Oct for just over 4 weeks. Having got the ferry to Santander we went to Salamanca for 2 nights giving us one day in that beautiful city. Staying at Regio there is a bus from the site to the centre of town, We then went to Lisbon and the Algarve before heading back into Spain. Are you sure you cannot fit all the cities in your trip as they all justify a visit? I really could not recommend an order or one to miss. As suggested look at public transport between Cordoba and Seville. In Cordoba there is Camping El Briliante with a bus stop outside the site. In Seville it is only Camping Villson in Dos Hermanas again with a bus nearby into the city. I'm not sure whether there are any sites near Granada with a direct bus into the city. For Caceras it's the Municipal Giudad de Caceras which has a bus nearby. Driving in Spain is straight forward and you will find the free motorways in the west of the country a pleasure to drive on. For Portugal investigate their electronic toll system. Entering on most motorways you will see clear signs for foreign vehicle to pull off and register their car/credit card for payments - lasts for 30 days, if your m'home is greater than 3500kgs it's a different system and someone else will need to advise. Fuel is cheaper in Spain.
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Approaching Granada from the west on the A92, our favoured site was Alto de Vinuelas at Beas de Granada. Again. a bus service into the city from a bijou site in the foothills. View from the campsite...
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If this is a one off trip and you may not be going back again I would opt for Seville one of the most beautiful cities in Spain with Plaza Espana a must see tick box experience. Salamanca before Segovia for me, Salamanca is an old university town not unlike Cambridge and while in that area Burgos is another city worth visiting.
Enjoy
Phil
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"Then into Portugal Lagos, possibly Ebola, Porto and back to ferry. "
Ebola! You surely meant Evora?
In Portugal you might consider a visit to Coimbra. Here's a link to our 'Postcard from Coimbra' unfortunately the photos were trashed in a CT software update, but the info is still valid.
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Thank you for all the very helpful info. Yes I did of course mean Evora.
Still very undecided.
So much to see .....
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Having listened to all the very helpful info - we finally decided on Granada only to then find the tickets for the Alhambra were all fully booked. This is for early May. So it will be Seville and Córdoba and we'll just have to start planning another trip to see Granada.
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When we tried to book on the internet we found that too; no tickets for ten days ahead. We were told that they release the group ones which haven't been taken up at midnight and if you get there early in the morning you can often get in. It certainly worked for us and we didn't get there until late morning.
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For a first time you are trying to do too much. There are so many fantastic places to see in Spain so choose towns and cities close to a particular route - or plan a circular route.
Also get yourself an ACSI directory and discount card. Not only will it help you to plan your journey but also save you some site fee expense. For some ideas have a look at my blog
With only a month available, I would suggest leaving Portugal for another year.
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Coming to this discussion late... we've visited quite a few of the places mentioned, though staying in B&Bs/hostals/hotels rather than camping. My tip would be to 'do' a place thoroughly rather than trying to cram your experience into a few hours. Also note that many places in Spain come alive in the evenings, so try and be there then if you can.
Segovia - amazing Roman aqueduct, local delicacy is roast suckling pig served at one of the restaurants next to the aqueduct.
Seville - large city with lots to see - Alcazar and Cathedral are just two must-see sights.
Cordoba - Amazing Mezquita which lets you in free for an hour first thing in the morning. Must try Tortilla and a drink from Bar Santos next to the Mezquita - the queues say it all! We thought Cordoba had a lovely atmosphere at night. Also try the Equestrian Show at the Royal Stables - right in the centre of the old town.
Granada - Alhambra complex is amazing, try and get there as early in the morning as possible, to beat the crowds. You can walk downhill from there to the old town, see where Ferdinand and Isabella are buried in the Royal Chapel, walk up to the Mirador de San Nicolas for a fantastic view of the Alhambra.
I'm sure you will have a wonderful time in all these places, it's great just to wander around the old streets in between doing the 'sights'.
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