Comparison
Granada or Thessaloniki? Which to choose for a group trip
Granada or Thessaloniki: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Granada | Thessaloniki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| Budget | €€€budget.1 | €€€budget.1 |
| Best time | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Vibe | CultureFood & WineNightlife | Food & WineNightlifeCulture |
Which one?
- Pick Granada if your group is after art and culture and good food and wine. The best time to go is Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
- Pick Thessaloniki if your group is after good food and wine and nightlife. The best time to go is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Granada
Spain
A university city where every drink comes with a free tapa, the Alhambra to book well ahead and sunset from the Mirador de San Nicolás. Hard to spend little better than this.
- Best time
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Budget
- €€€budget.1
CultureFood & WineNightlifeFrom the guide Cheap weekends for students and flatmates: 6 cities
Thessaloniki
Greece
Greece’s student city: a seafront for strolling, bars full until late and some of the country’s best food at low prices. The beaches of Halkidiki are close by.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.1
Food & WineNightlifeCultureFrom the guide Cheap weekends for students and flatmates: 6 cities
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.