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 …
Granada’s Semana Santa gained International interest status in 2009. Easter has a special significance in Andalusia and there are many traditions surrounding Holy week. The traditional Semana Santa processions attract huge crowds particularly in Seville, Malaga and Granada. The seasonal bakes are also worth seeking out …
Quests World of Wonder Seville, Spain Episode 2 – Spring 2026 – CNN Showtimes for QWOW Seville Saturday 28th February 2026 1.30am ET / 6:30am in London / 7:30am in Madrid 12.30pm ET / 5:30pm in London / 6:30pm in Madrid Sunday 1st March 2026 …
In May we celebrate the Crosses festival but this month is especially lovely in Andalusia as Oranges trees waft the scent of orange blossom through the air. Plants and flowers all are lush and green. The weather begins to get warmer and days are longer. Straight …
Even though you may have visited Spain, you may not know Extremadura. This autonomous community sandwiched between Madrid and Portugal in the Western part of Spain. I´m taking a close look at Extremadura food. This region is authentic, historic and more delicious than I could have …
In this Cost of living in Granada guide I will include all the types of bills and expenses that you may come across. Whether you purchase a property here, rent or share a place. If you have already read my Moving to Granada article, you may …
Granada City Neighbourhoods Living in Granada city for years now, I am often asked about apartment rental and life in the city of Granada itself. So here is some specific information on this. Choosing an area to live in for the whole year isn´t the same …
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 …
Gran Hotel Miramar, Malaga, Spain Gran Hotel Miramar just had its official inauguration. This elegant building on the coastline of Costa del Sol and a great addition to Malaga city. Although this building has a curious history. I went along to discover more about this seafront location. …
In the Alpujarra town of Orgiva Hecho en La Alpujarra is held each Easter week. Located 30 mins drive South from Granada this charming area has amazing local produce and traditional crafts. It´s handy to have all the producers from mountainside villages all under one roof in this …
Spanish food doesn´t always mean tapas. Often misunderstood some refer to all Spanish food as Tapas. However there are lots of other kinds of Spanish food to discover. The serving style, portion size and the type of dish determines it´s name. (rather than the actual ingredients) It could be a …