Local produce and Crafts The No.1 question I´m asked is how to get Alhambra tickets. However the next most popular question is What is a typical souvenir from Granada or Andalusia? Personally I prefer to recommend things that I would really appreciate if I wasback in the UK. I also think it´s important to …
What is a Parador? A Parador is basically a luxurious hotel set on an historic site. There are around 100 in Spain and they are run by the government. The food and service offered in the network of Paradors is excellent and well known by many travellers. Some …
Holidays in Benidorm If you are planning to spend your holidays in Spain, one of the best places you could wish to stay in Benidorm. Located on the eastern coast, this fishing village is famous for their beaches, boisterous nightlife, and various tourist destinations such as …
Think of Granada, Spain. No doubt you´ll imagine of the view across to the Alhambra palace, some delicious Spanish tapas or maybe the quaint streets of the Albayzin quarter. You may not think of Granada as a fashion hub but recently several design studios have cropped …
72 Hours In Granada Apart from being one of Spain’s great historical cities, Granada is also situated in beautiful surroundings on the edge of the Sierra Nevada mountains. While spending just 72 hours in Granada, there are four must see places. Plan ahead and see the …
Granada esta de moda Every year Granada celebrates a Shopping night in the city centre called Granada Esta de moda From early evening until midnight DJ´s catwallk shows and live music are set up along the commercial streets around the city centre. Shops offer discounts and special …
Burbu isn´t exactly typical Spanish. Sometimes I have a craving for something a little different. Last week I got an invitation to try out Burbu Bar at Calle Mesones 50, Granada. This café/restaurant is on one of the most commercial streets in Granada, just below Bib Rambla Square. It …
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 …
Pinos del Valle is one of the villages of the Lecrin Valley. This is region is close to the Alpujarra and just a short drive from Granada. The village looks over the Beznar reservoir and is set amongst Pine, orange and olive trees. The Hermitage of …
Gardens in Granada Winter is outstaying it´s welcome this year. I am looking forward to March and some spring like weather. In the meantime let´s look at some of the gardens. Granada is a charming city with lots of squares and fountains . Streets lined with orange trees and plenty of fragrant …