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. This characterful and historic quarter is filled with stories and …
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 …
Andalucia, the region in Southern Spain has now been home for me for many years. I am lucky to be able to enjoy amazing beaches and cities full of history right my doorstep. This area has many traditional festivals and is also the birthplace of Flamenco …
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 …
The main Christmas market in Granada and lots of festive stalls are set up in the city centre at the beginning of December. Usually around the 1st of December. As this day is the start of the long Spanish bank holiday. In the Spanish calendar the …
Albaicin Lemonade Although it may not be so familiar now, a glass of Albaicin lemonade is an old tradition in summers of years gone by. It´s a refreshing spritzer style drink, like a fruit punch with apple in it. An ideal drink for the long hot …
The Origin of Flamenco While the origins of Flamenco Music and dance are not entirely documented. There is a clear thread from the 18th century onwards. Although the true beginning of Flamenco is much older. The art of flamenco is made up of three parts: singing, …
Living in Granada for so many years. Being in touch with local life and happenings. I´ve noticed certain quirky things that happen. Incidents that only seem possible here in Granada. Locals often say things like Solo pasa aquí (this only happens round here) So I thought …
Best Tapa in Granada Granada de Tapas is on every Springtime for several weeks. Chefs from Granada participate in this annual foodie festival. Showcasing one of the main attractions of the city of Granada. Locally produced food, great gastronomy and it´s Tapas culture. So these high …
Although I began my blog about Spain around 2009. This website was not set up until 2011. Before that I had a free blog which I updated infrequently. The odd entry here and there. However in March 2011 I decided to actually document parts of my …