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Emergency Granada Spain – Safety visiting the Alhambra palace and city

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 227,383 (2021) and …

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Get Alhambra tickets : Visit the Palace + Granada Insider tips

Alhambra tickets can be tricky to purchase, particularly at peak times of the year. For example in 2022 2,385,461 people visited the Alhambra Palace.  Booking ahead for your visit is imperative. Reserving as soon as you can you will guarantee that you get a ticket on …

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Granada calendar – Best time to visit + Foodie tips & Fiestas

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 …

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Expat Gifts for Family Abroad, Frequent Travellers + Overseas Friends

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. …

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Flamenco Granada – How to get Tickets, Best Venues + More

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, …

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Priego de Cordoba – World Class Olive Oil + Stunning Landscapes

  Where is Priego de Cordoba? This Andalusian city of 22,000 inhabitants is located in the Subbetica Cordobesa. South of Madrid yet in the Northern part of Andalusia, Priego de Cordoba is between Cordoba (90kms away) Jaen (70kms) and Granada. (85kms away).  Closest Airport: GRX Federico …

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Vintage Travel Poster Decoration – Traveller Inspiration

Personalised City Map At Mujumaps they print and customise poster maps for you. Choose your village, hometown or favourite travel destination. I have the city of Granada above my desk. But you could choose anywhere in the world. They have different colours to choose from and ship …

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