Castillo de Santa Catalina and the Parador de Jaén. If coming to the city of Jaén, you have to visit the Castillo de Santa Catalina. Sitting high above the city, it is a Moorish Castle built in the 11th century. Right next to the Castle is the Parador of Jaén, a luxury hotel built in […]
Granada City Neighbourhoods – Where to Live?
Granada City Neighbourhoods – Where to Live? Where to live in Granada? We had a crash course in Granada’s neighbourhoods a year ago when looking for an apartment in the city. There are a lot of variations within neighbourhoods themselves, for example, there are parts of Realejo (one of the most popular of Granada neighbourhoods) […]
Our Cost of Living in Granada (2025)
Our Cost of Living in Granada (2025). People’s cost of living is very variable and based on lifestyle choices. In our case we rent, we don’t have a car, and we live what I consider a pretty normal lifestyle in a typical Spanish neighbourhood. We’re not extravagant by any means. So, again, your cost of […]
What to Do in Córdoba
What to Do in Córdoba. Córdoba is one of our favorite Spanish cities, one we’ve visited 3 times now. It is one of Spain’s great historic cities, the capital of Islamic rule on the Iberian peninsula for several centuries. But there’s also Roman history as well as Catholic History: Córdoba was the headquarters of the […]
A Guide on Viewpoints in Granada’s Albaicin
A Guide on Viewpoints in Granada’s Albaicin. Granada’s Albaicin is the oldest part of the city, a neighbourhood once populated by Granada’s Moorish population. It is built on a hillside characterized by steep steps, white-washed alleys and buildings, churches, quaint plazas…and dramatic viewpoints looking out over both the Alhambra and the city. Many visitors will […]
Almodóvar Castle: A great day trip from Córdoba
Almodóvar Castle: A great day trip from Córdoba. Almodóvar Castle is straight out of a fairy tale, a castle on a high hill with incredible 360 views. Built by the Moors where a Roman fort once stood, it is considered one of the best castles in all of Spain. It was also a filming location […]
