What’s it like living in Granada? Molly lives in the beautiful city of Granada, home of the Alhambra. It’s a place many people visit but that few foreigners consider as a base in Spain. In this interview Molly tells us about how Granada became home and what she loves about the city. Name: Molly Sears-PiccaveyCountry […]
Expat Bases: Comparing Granada to Cádiz
Expat Bases: Comparing Granada to Cádiz Choosing a base seems to be the main preoccupation of every expat moving to Spain so it’s always interesting hearing from long-term expats like Phil. He’s lived in Spain 26 years and has first hand experience living in both Granada and Cádiz. So how do the 2 cities compare? […]
A Travel Agent’s guide to the Best of Spain
A Travel Agent’s guide to the Best of Spain. Originally posted on our other blog, The Adventures of Bbqboy and Spanky Our friend Anne has been a travel agent specializing in travel to Spain for the last 21 years. The first 7 of those 21 years she travelled between her native Holland and Spain […]
The Best Parador Hotels in Spain
The Best Parador Hotels in Spain. Originally posted on our other blog, The Travels of Bbqboy and Spanky Spain has something unique: state-owned hotels located in (mostly) historic buildings. All over Spain you can stay in old castles, monasteries, palaces and convents. All the locations are spectacular and have been chosen for their historical and/or […]
Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain
Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain Most people visiting Andalucia come here for a week or two. They have a limited time and want to see the highlights of the region. For that kind of travel Rick Steves is one of the best. In the past we’ve discovered places like Bacharach in Germany, Reutte in […]
Granada’s Albaycin (Albaicín) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Granada’s Albaycin (Albaicín) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site Declared a UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 1984, the Albayzín (or Albaicín) is the old Moorish quarter of Granada. It is built up on a hillside facing the Alhambra and is characterized by steep steps, white-washed alleys and buildings, churches, quaint plazas, and dramatic viewpoints. […]
