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 …
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 …
Princess Morayma This weekend I went out for lunch at Mirador de Morayma . Although I have been many times they still managed to surprise me on this visit. After all those previous meals I realised I´d just been passing through. I usually go with a group for a corporate …
The Alhambra Palace in Granada has been the most visited monument in Spain over the last 5 years. In 2011 alone 3,096.829 people visited this stunning historic monument. The Alhambra is actually a complex of palaces rather than one building. The symbol of the Nazrid Kingdom, it …
UNESCO sites in Spain are dotted around the country. Currently there are 49 of these World Heritage sites. It made me wonder how many of these sites I had actually visited. This list is ever-increasing. Another 24 places in Spain are waiting on the tentative list. …
Granada is well-known for the complimentary tapa offered when buying a drink. Most bars and restaurants through the city give you a Free snack when you order beer, wine or a soft drink. They charge you the cost of the drink only. In Granada the free stuff doesn´t stop …
Mirador de San Nicolas When you visit the unmissable Mirador de San Nicolas in Granada to see the breathtaking views of the Alhambra palace, the Snowy Sierra Nevada, afterwards to continue exploring walk a little further on and you come right into the centre of the Albaicin neighbourhood. …
Alcaiceria – The streets just off of Bib Rambla square, it´s name derives from the arab term al-qaysariya, meaning a commercial area, it was founded in the XIV century and it´s one of my favourite areas of the city. Bañuelo on the Paseo de los tristes dates back …