Back in 2012 I discovered the craft of Marquetry, known in Spanish as Taracea here in Granada. The word taracea comes from the arab word ´Tarci´ which means to incrust. Since the 14th century Taracea has been produced in the city of Granada. So that´s over …
Despite loving Shopping in Spain and Spanish ShoesI just realised I have barely written about these things. If you are anything like me part of the incentive to travel or visit anywhere is the shopping. Quirky Souvenirs , yummy local food or great clothing that no one has back home. …
Did you know that you can suffer from culture shock even when you speak Spanish? You may already know that I moved from Barcelona to Andalusia, Southern Spain back in 2006. Even though this is over 10 years ago now, I want to share this little story …
Heading along to Hammam Granada on a cold february day with a good friend of mine. This place is tucked away, slightly hidden, just off Plaza Nueva, right in Granada´s historic centre. It wasn´t my first visit to this Hammam Al Andalus. I had been here around …
If you are thinking of coming to Learn Spanish in Granada. Choosing the Andalusia region is a great idea. The people are really friendly and sociable here. You also get to stay in a magical city with the Alhambra palace and the Sierra Nevada mountains as …
Fortuny is back! On Friday 3rd June Granada will hold the 6th Edition of the Pasarela Fortuny. This event showcases Andalusian fashion. A bi annual event, it has proved over past editions to be of interest at a national level for Spanish designers. Mariano Fortuny The …
The traditional flamenco dress is mainly worn at Andalusian Festivals. The Spanish are a lively lot and enjoy celebrating at parties, fiestas, ferias and even some weddings. The main festivals in Andalusia concentrate around Spring and Summer. I’ve visited quite a few different ferias over the …
Street Food in Spain Street Food in Spain is not so common as eating well is an important part of Spanish life. In this part of the world great pride is taken in selecting local produce. Local also stick to seasonal dishes. Eating on the street …
Spanish Silk may not be the first thing that springs to mind in the Andalusian Countryside. I have been to the Alpujarra endless times. Seeing these white villages perched on hillsides never bores me. Wandering around the narrow streets of these remote unspoilt corners of the …
Last Autumn I visited Girona, an historic town, North of Barcelona. Although I´d actually been there before on a short visit, I hadn´t seen much of the place.This time I would be staying for a weekend and hope to discover its catalan charm in more depth. …