I have to share insights from my recent trip to Madrid, the Spanish Capital. Although I have been travelling to Madrid since 2006 and know the city well. This last trip was excellent as I spent a whole week just getting to know the city in …
Andalusia is a beautiful region of Spain. Although in the summer months the heat can be a little too much for some. After many years when I spend the entire summer in Andalusia, I thought I would share some of my tips which help me to …
Earthquake in Granada Spain Earthquake territory. At the time of moving from Barcelona to Granada, back in 2006. I was still learning about Southern Spain. I first moved to a city centre apartment in the city of Granada. At that time I was happily settling in …
This Granada calendar takes a look at the main festivities throughout the year. I am often asked When is the Best time to visit Granada. So this overview includes popular dates in the cultural agenda, foodie tips and insight into the best accommodation options according to …
In case of an Emergency Granada Spain here are a few handy tips and general advice. When visitors plan their trip to Granada they often ask me about safety in the city. Granada is not a huge city. It has a population of 232,246 (2023) and …
Planning ahead of time at Christmas helps to keeps the chaos under control. Expat gifts for friends and family who live overseas may need early planning. I like to book delivery as soon as I can to keep my stress levels down over the festive season. …
The magical city of Granada has a curious name. The word in Spanish means Pomegranate, exactly the same as the red fruit. This symbol appears on many things around the city, as well as it´s official flag and coat of arms. Also on grates, drainpipes and …
Move to Granada FAQs A move to Granada is often the reason why my readers email me. I receive lots of questions about living in Granada Spain. The usual things that come up are on the same themes; accommodation, learning Spanish and finding work. So hopefully this …
This Summer Los Patos Restaurant in Granada got a new Chef. Javier Dominguez joined the 5 star hotel Hospes Palacio de los Patos in June. I went along to sample some of the new dishes and find out more. Javier Dominguez is focused on local and …
50 Spain Books A list of Spain Books for all those who love Spanish food, history and culture. I am often asked for reading recommendations about Spain themes. As I read quite a lot myself, I thought I´ve created a list of Spain Books that I …