Since living in Andalusia since 2006 I have been to many Flamenco festivals. Over the years I have seen performances in varied locations around Southern Spain. Some thrilled others have disappointed. One March evening I went to the Templo del Flamenco in Granada. My expectations weren´t …
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 …
On the Spain blog this week, instead of writing (it´s too hot…that´s my excuse anyway) it´s your turn to write! I am collecting testimonials Spain about Piccavey.com. Your Testimonials Spain Blog Your comments So I am keen to hear your comments and experiences. I´d love to …
Visiting UNESCO sites in Andalusia With plenty of UNESCO sites in Andalucia to visit and 46 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain. So far I managed to visit half of them. Here are my tips on visiting the UNESCO sites in Andalusia in the South of …
The second Flamenco novel from British author Cherry Radford has landed. After reading the debut novel Men Dancing. I´ve followed on by reading the sequel Flamenco baby As this second novel is set in Granada, it was a must read for me. Cherry Radford was born …
What are the Aljibes? Aljibes is the plural word. Meaning underground wells. An aljibe is a water deposit tank or cistern. In Granada many of these historic structures can be seen dotted around the Albaicin quarter. The largest one in the city is the Aljibe del Rey …
The History of Granada is quite a fascinating one. As with many historic cities, Granada was also a walled city at first. The city has had five different walled neighbourhoods over the centuries. The palatial city of the Alhambra, the Realejo neighbourhood and three different areas of the Albaicin. The Albaicin has been …
What is FLECOS? Learning Spanish in Granada is often the motivation for many visitors arriving to the city. FLECOS is an annual Spanish language and culture festival in Granada. This year was the first edition, it is impressive to see the amount of activities on offer. The …
101 Granada Spain The Granada Spain no nonsense tips you need to plan your travel. When is the best time to visit Granada, Spain? See this Granada year round calendar with activities and fiestas. Find Useful Information about Granada Airport and connections here. If you have more …
Recently one of my lovely readers contacted me with a request. She wanted to know about the fountains in Granada and was curious about their history . There are lots of fountains, pools and water features dotted around the city. It was going to be difficult for me to even …