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This Spain blog began in 2011, initially started to share travel tips for Granada and Andalusia. Since then the number of articles has grown, so now you can find posts about most areas in Spain. There are also posts about Spanish Food, Culture in Spain, Historic monuments and Living abroad as an expat.

Granada, Almeria, Cordoba, Malaga and Barcelona are the areas where I spend most of my time. Places I know just like a local. Other places which feature are Jaen, Seville, Cadiz, Madrid, Valencia, Murcia, Catalonia, Toledo, Mallorca and the Canary Islands.

The Piccavey blog is written only by one author and likes to share real information so that when you follow any recommendation that you find it as I did. Content is updated regularly and edited too to make sure that the information is relevant and correct as you read.

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Todos los Santos in Spain – All Saints Day on 1st November

Celebrating Todos los Santos Every 1st of November Spain celebrates Todos los Santos. In the past All Saints Day was also celebrated in England too. This festival coincided with the Celtic festival of the dead Samhain and was am important date as far back as the …

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Almeria Spain ´s Gastronomic Capital 2019

Almeria Spain was just declared Gastronomic Capital of Spain for 2019. The eastern corner of Andalucia is very sunny and where most European produce is grown. Currently Almeria has 31,614 hectares of greenhouses and is often called the Pantry of Europe. Almeria Spain CEG 2019 Capital Española de …

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Moclin Spain – An Agricultural Village in Granada province

  Moclin, Spain Photo Credit Ingeborg van Leeuwen Where is Moclin? Moclin is a village in Southern Spain, in Granada province. It takes 40 minutes to drive to Moclin from the city of Granada. It´s 25 miles or 40kms away from the Alhambra palace. Moclin´s population …

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5 things to know when visiting mulitple Canary Islands

The Canary Islands offer a remarkable tapestry of landscapes and experiences Canary Islands offer a remarkable tapestry of landscapes and experiences, with each island possessing a unique charm. Lanzarote presents volcanic vistas, while Fuerteventura offers gorgeous golden beaches.  To truly appreciate this archipelago, you should consider …

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