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 …
Becoming a Travel Blogger doesn´t happen overnight. If you are a regular reader you´ll know that most of my site is about Life in Spain, Food and the Mediterranean Lifestyle. I´ve been updating this site since early 2011. This year I celebrate 13 years of blogging. …
Alhambra tickets can be tricky to purchase, particularly at peak times of the year. For example in 2023 2,600,000 people visited the Alhambra Palace. So Booking ahead for your visit is imperative. Reserving as soon as you can you will guarantee that you get a ticket …
When you think of Granada you may not immediately think about Skiing or Snowboarding. In Sierra Nevada Spain, the highest point on the Iberian Peninsula, the ski resort is a great option to enjoy winter sports, close to the city of Granada. Sierra Nevada Ski Resort …
Spain is a great country for backpackers. The locals are friendly, there’s loads to see for free, and the food and drink is delicious. Granted, maybe the best time to visit Spain is during the summer. That´s when the Spanish perspective on living by relaxing 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 …
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 …
FITUR is an annual International Tourism Fair held in Madrid. This important event in the Travel sector calendar is held each January at IFEMA exhibition centre in Spain´s capital. In 2025 it´s the 45th edition and Mexico will be the sponsoring country. Along with the ITB …
Spain shoe brands are one of the countries main exports. (As well as Spanish food & wine). Spanish shoes are made with soft leather, they are comfortable and usually long lasting. As a confessed shoe addict I thought I´d share some of my latest finds with …
Most travellers come to Andalucia with a vague idea of Things to do in Granada. Of course, top of the list is usually a visit to the Alhambra Palace, a magnificent historical building which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. But did you know that the …