Granada: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 72Commenters who've lived or stayed in Granada are warmly positive about its beauty, safety and walkability, though rising rents and some cost worries temper the enthusiasm.
- beauty and architecture
- safety and walkability
- tapas and food
- friendly people
- mountains and day trips
- ease of train travel
- rising real estate costs
- rents climbing toward Malaga levels
- limited detail on daily adjustment
- warm-weather heat in summer
- Commenters who lived there say it's a favorite, safe, walkable city
- Rising rents are the main caveat raised by residents
- Sierra Nevada access makes it attractive for hikers and skiers
- Many viewers mostly dream about visiting rather than living there
Read from 8 videos, 39 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Granada, Córdoba, and Spain's Costa del Sol
Rick Steves' Europe · 1.5M views · 2013
What viewers said
“I swear Rick Steves' videos are the only content left online where the comments are always polite and positive! :)”
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“I admire Rick Steves' coverage of many countries and often watch them. However, in this one he comments that he just passes through Malaga, inferring it's a city not worth visiting, which is untrue and unfair. As a Brit who speaks Spanish, ”
♥ 66 likes
“I’m Mexican and besides by Native American ancestors, I have been able to trace my Spanish ancestors from here in Granada, Spain. It’s so beautiful.”
♥ 17 likes
“Italy and Spain are my two favorite places in Europe.”
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“i was in many countrys in europe but spain is something special. the people are friendly,the food is very taste,,, my dream is to can one day live there.”
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“I love Spain.”
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“Spain is a fascinating country. I love it.”
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“Superb! I visited this regions of Spain when I was in college! Best times of my life! Salutations from, USA!”
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“every one having dreams in their life,,my dream is to visit spain,,alhamra,,,corodoba,,garanada city...i wish to be there once in life”
♥ 6 likes
“One of the best travel guides on YouTube. Thanks Rick.”
♥ 12 likes
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