Granada Wine Region in Southern Spain Did you know the Granada province produces 5 million bottles of wine per year? You may surprised to learn that Granada has been an important wine region over the centuries. In fact before the Phylloxera crisis which hit Europe over …
Typical Carmen in the Albaicín You may be wondering what a Carmen is or even where the Albaicín is. You may have visited the Albaicín quarter in Granada. Or seen a photo or painting of the neighbourhood. Let´s find out more. Such a characterful and historic quarter. …
Cartuja Monastery in Granada Cartuja Monastery is one of those places that is always on my to do list. It´s not so easy to get to on public transport. The monument is a way out of the historic centre of Granada. The Monasterio de la Cartuja …
Visiting Spain is a guaranteed to offer exceptional historical, architectural and cultural richness. In fact Granada is one of the most popular cities among tourists who travelling to Spain to learn more about the country. You may even want to book a guided tour of Granada …
This month I wanted to revisit the charming town of Alhama de Granada. It´s a short drive inland, North West from Granada. With a population of around 6000, Alhama de Granada played an important part in Andalusia´s past. My last visit was almost 10 years ago …
Visiting the city of Granada with children can be a magical experience. There are a few things worth knowing before you arrive to the city. Walking steep hills, bumpy cobbled streets and the hot sun maybe overwhelming for younger children. So to help you plan ahead. …
Uplifting News from Granada Spain Keep updated on the positive new stories from Granada Spain. Specifically I´m sharing good news updated here each week. With attention to stories in chronological order from Granada´s province. Rovi agreement with USA for Vaccine Production In March 2024 an agreement …
The Alhambra Palace is the only medieval palace in the world which has arrived intact to the present day. After visiting many times, one of the things which fascinates me are the intricate decorations and inscriptions on the walls. As you step into the Nasrid Palaces …
At the end of June I took a trip around the entire park of Sierra Nevada. Stretching across Granada and Almeria regions, this immense natural space has all kinds of landscapes. From Dilar to Lanjaron, Mulhacen to Los Berchules, Alboloduy to Lugros all terrains were covered. …
Sunset in Granada For some of the best views in Granada. There are places around the city known as a Mirador. The Mirador of San Nicolas is the most famous one. And a must see when you visit Granada. From here the views of the Alhambra palace, …