In this post, you will not find a single mention of the Alhambra. Don’t expect tips for tapas bars or routes to explore in the Albaicín. There are no viewpoints or clichés about the city of Granada. Granada is much …
Although it may seem that the origin of the name of the city (Granada) lies in the Muslim core of the Arab Medina, the reality is quite different. While Madinat Ilbira was rising in the current Albaicín, the Sabika hill …
«Oh! Colombia? But … is it safe there?» If you are reading this post then you have probably had to face this question many times. Before continuing, let me give you a boost and encourage you more than you already …
If we talk about the beaches of Andalusia, we immediately think of Cádiz and it’s never ending coast, the beautiful landscapes of Cabo de Gata or the luxury- or semi luxury- of the Costa del Sol. But beyond these Andalusian …
I am very privileged. I live in one of the most fortunate corners of Spain. Less than an hour away is the Costa Tropical where one can get a good dip in the summer (even in spring and autumn) and …
Tourist cards are a world of their own. During these last years, almost every city with a tourist relevance -or even without it- has implemented their own city card or city pass. The potential buyer will always have the following …
It is modest and always at the shadow of its well-known sister. That is the Albaicín: the heart of the Arabic medina of Granada. It is located opposite the famous Alhambra and it is often unacknowledged by the visitors to …
Nine years working at a tourist office goes a long way. Many happy faces, some others mad and a few -the least- sad ones. The Alhambra is the main monument in Granada, the most visited and the main reason for dissatisfaction …