Most travellers come to Andalucia with a vague idea of Things to do in Granada. Of course, top of the list is usually a visit to the Alhambra Palace, a magnificent historical building which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. But did you know that the …
Granada’s Semana Santa gained International interest status in 2009. Easter has a special significance in Andalusia and there are many traditions surrounding Holy week. The traditional Semana Santa processions attract huge crowds particularly in Seville, Malaga and Granada. The seasonal bakes are also worth seeking out …
Quests World of Wonder Seville, Spain Episode 2 – Spring 2026 – CNN Showtimes for QWOW Seville Saturday 21st February 2026 6.30am ET / 11:30am in London / 12:30h in Madrid 3.30pm ET / 8:30pm in London / 9:30pm in Madrid 9.30pm ET / 2:30am …
Even though you may have visited Spain, you may not know Extremadura. This autonomous community sandwiched between Madrid and Portugal in the Western part of Spain. I´m taking a close look at Extremadura food. This region is authentic, historic and more delicious than I could have …
In this Cost of living in Granada guide I will include all the types of bills and expenses that you may come across. Whether you purchase a property here, rent or share a place. If you have already read my Moving to Granada article, you may …
Granada City Neighbourhoods Living in Granada city for years now, I am often asked about apartment rental and life in the city of Granada itself. So here is some specific information on this. Choosing an area to live in for the whole year isn´t the same …
Move to Granada FAQs A move to Granada is often the reason why my readers email me. I receive lots of questions about living in Granada Spain. The usual things that come up are on the same themes; accommodation, learning Spanish and finding work. So hopefully this …
Gran Hotel Miramar, Malaga, Spain Gran Hotel Miramar just had its official inauguration. This elegant building on the coastline of Costa del Sol and a great addition to Malaga city. Although this building has a curious history. I went along to discover more about this seafront location. …
In the Alpujarra town of Orgiva Hecho en La Alpujarra is held each Easter week. Located 30 mins drive South from Granada this charming area has amazing local produce and traditional crafts. It´s handy to have all the producers from mountainside villages all under one roof in this …
Some of the oldest bars in Granada follow the most Traditional Shops article. The most traditional cafés and bar in Granada have been open for over a century and are many are still in business today. This following list are still open now. Bar El Sota (1905) …
Cordoba Restaurants in Spain Cordoba is such a pretty city. Having visited many times since 2006 I now take a closer look at Cordoba Restaurants and its local Food. This time to discover Cordoba more in depth. I specifically visited lots of different restaurants, bars and cafés. …