Can you name a typical Catalan dish? Perhaps not. Next time you head to Barcelona or the Costa Brava, make sure try one. Typical Catalan Food Typical Catalan food covers a wide range of dishes like Calçots (Scallions) Romesco sauce or Escalibada (slow roasted vegetables) Panellets (Almond …
Gay friendly guide to Granada This week I have teamed up with a local blog Trotamundo (articulo esta en español en este enlace> Trotamundo) to bring you the best tips for a Gay friendly stay in Granada. Granada this summer was the first Andalusian city to open an …
This article should have been called Why you have never heard of Costa Ballena? but you may know the area so I decided for the Unknown Coastline title instead. After living in Andalucia for many years I am surprised that this coastline was unknown to me. On …
Since the beginning of 2017 this new Marquis hotel has been the talk of the town in Granada. Not only is it extremely well located, they also have a Casual dining area, summer terrace, live music on weekends and a modern spa and beauty area. I …
Burial of the Sardine in Murcia Murcia, a city in South Eastern Spain celebrates the end of Lent with a huge fiesta. The burial of the Sardine. Last April I was invited to attend this colourful event. Part of the Spring Fiestas in Murcia or Fiestas …
Back in 2012 I discovered the craft of Marquetry, known in Spanish as Taracea here in Granada. The word taracea comes from the arab word ´Tarci´ which means to incrust. Since the 14th century Taracea has been produced in the city of Granada. So that´s over …
Despite loving Shopping in Spain and Spanish ShoesI just realised I have barely written about these things. If you are anything like me part of the incentive to travel or visit anywhere is the shopping. Quirky Souvenirs , yummy local food or great clothing that no one has back home. …
When I first arrived in Spain. The market was a fascinating place for me to visit. Spain food such as fresh fish and endless varieties of olives seemed to me like a whole new world. 20 years on it was a surprise for me to rediscover …
Did you know that you can suffer from culture shock even when you speak Spanish? You may already know that I moved from Barcelona to Andalusia, Southern Spain back in 2006. Even though this is over 10 years ago now, I want to share this little story …
Warm and wonderful and not a million miles from the UK, the Canary Island region of Spain is a little piece of paradise. Spend a holiday there for relatively few pounds in travel terms. Each island boasts their own natural riches for visitors to enjoy. Canary Island Holiday …