costa tropical Archives

6th May 2017

Motril Air Show – Acrobatics on the Costa Tropical

Costa Tropical Air Show Motril Air Show is one of the four Spanish Air Shows celebrated anually. The Costa Tropical has it´s own Air Show on the first day of Summer. This year it is the 12th Edition of the Festival

Written by Molly Posted in Granada province in Spain Comments 0

29th March 2015

Only in Granada – Como Graná Ná

Tarasca Heads Corpus Christi in Granada
Mirador de San Nicolas Granada Spain

Since I´ve been living in Granada I´ve noticed lots of things that only happen in Granada. Some good, some curious and other not so good. Hope you enjoy these observations.. Only in Granada A boar in the bar In April

Written by Molly Posted in City of Granada Comments 7

26th January 2015

Seasonal Spanish Fruit – A guide to Quince, Chirimoya and more

Guide to Spanish Fruit When you have spanish fruit trees it seems that the whole crop comes at once. In Autumn we are typically inundated with avocadoes and pomegranates in Granada province. So I have learnt over the years what

Written by Molly Posted in Andalusia, Spain blog, Spanish Food Comments 9

14th June 2012

The Valley of Happiness – South of Granada – Lecrin Valley

The Lecrin Valley is located South of Granada, halfway between the Coast and the city. The valley has many small villages dotted around the picturesque countryside. Orange and lemons trees as far as you can see, mixed with Pine, olive and almond

Written by Molly Posted in Andalusia, Granada province in Spain Comments 4

3rd June 2012

A – Z of Andalusia

I have already written earlier A to Z posts on Almeria, Granada & The Costa Tropical, but this one is a general A to Z about the wonderful Andalusia. A place of so many contrasts and a difficult article to

Written by Molly Posted in Andalusia Comments 1

11th March 2012

A little luxury in Andalusia

Andalusia is a place of contrast, beautiful architecture, vast expanses of wildlife, long white beaches and ancient monuments, it´s well worth visiting at any time of the year. Here´s how to make your trip a little more luxurious and unique. Accomodation There

Written by Molly Posted in Andalusia, Expat Life in Spain, Spain blog Comments 1

21st February 2012

A – Z of the Costa Tropical – Beaches of Granada , Spain

The province of Granada has a range of climates, from the alpine vegetation in the Sierra Nevada mountains right through to the tropical coastline of Motril, where winter temperatures average 15ºC. The Costa Tropical is a fantastic location for Water sports and also for discovering the local

Written by Molly Posted in Andalusia, Expat Life in Spain, Granada province in Spain Comments 2

17th December 2011

A-Z of Granada

Alcaiceria – The streets just off of Bib Rambla square, it´s name derives from the arab term al-qaysariya, meaning a commercial area, it was founded in the XIV century and it´s one of my favourite areas of the city. Bañuelo on the

Written by Molly Posted in City of Granada, Spain blog Comments 0

11th November 2011

Local Seasonal Fruit in Southern Spain

Granada vegetarian restaurants Avocado in Spain Spanish Fruit

*Please check out the updated versión of this post with recipes tips and images** https://www.piccavey.com/spanish-fruit-guide/ The markets in Southern Spain often have produce that looks amazing but you may be unsure how to prepare it. Here´s a guide to

Written by Molly Posted in Andalusia, Spain blog, Spanish Food Comments 6