The City of Granada in Andalucia, Spain is home to the Alhambra palace and Generalife. Also know for the quaint Albaicin quarter, these two sights are UNESCO World Heritage. The city is also well known for good quality food due to its geographical location. The Costa Tropical and the Sierra Nevada Mountains flank Granada on either side. Meaning that the location has tropical fruits such as mangoes, chirimoyas, and avocadoes, there are alos local wine producers, olive oil groves and fresh fish from Motril port.
City of Granada – Local Food
This fabulous blend of local produce and tradition in the cuisine makes any meal or snack a real treat. Granada has other monuments worth visting such as the Sacromonte Abbey, The Cartuja Monastery, the Royal Chapel and Cathedral. Corral del Carbon and the beautiful street Carrera del Darro with its 11th Century Hammam.
Granada has a colourful history as the last city of Al-Andalus in 1492 which is worth reading up on before you visit.
Granada Christmas festivities begin around the last weekend of November and end on the 6th of January. According to Spanish tradition, the big celebration is actually Epiphany. The three kings bring gifts on January the 6th. So the Spanish Navidad has plenty to offer with a whole …
The magical city of Granada has a curious name. The word in Spanish means Pomegranate, exactly the same as the red fruit. This symbol appears on many things around the city, as well as it´s official flag and coat of arms. Also on grates, drainpipes and …
An Abandoned Hotel Walking through the lower Albaicin, historic quarter in Granada you can see fabulous views across to the Alhambra. Carrera del Darro is often referred to as the prettiest street in the world. Next to the riverbank, this chamring cobbled street lies directly below the …
New Years Eve in Granada Celebrating New Years Eve in Granada is generally a family affair. In the city centre the main spot to welcome the new year is Plaza del Carmen. The square outside Granada Town Hall. Granada city council or Ayuntamiento usually organise live …
Mirador de San Nicolas When you visit the unmissable Mirador de San Nicolas in Granada to see the breath-taking views of the Alhambra palace. Expect to see the Snow capped Sierra Nevada and the city of Granada below. Follow on by continuing to explore further into …
Living in Granada comes with its perks, scenic views, a slower pace, and sunshine that tends to linger, but even the most charming places can start to feel a bit too familiar by Wednesday. That’s when the midweek mini-break comes into play. An unofficial adventure that …
Granada Vegetarian + Vegan Options Granada vegetarian and vegan options have improved greatly over the past few years. Although the choice isn´t huge there some tasty options if you know where to go. Of cause some of the typical tapas in Granada are local favourites such …
With the latest news out from Paris on the Fortuny store. I had to update you. A new store opened in the french capital on 27 rue Bonaparte this Autumn. Its actually the second store of its kind, they are both located in the district of …
Can you imagine the Alhambra palace without water? It´s almost impossible to imagine this space without the fountains, pools and water features. Many of the decorative elements of this magnificent monument are created or enhanced with water. The use of water in the Alhambra palace changed …
Alhambra tickets can be tricky to purchase, particularly at peak times of the year. For example in 2024 2,720,000 people visited the Alhambra Palace. So Booking ahead for your visit is imperative. Reserving as soon as you can you will guarantee that you get a ticket …