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Sophie Russell-Ross
Founder of the GranadaSpain site, Sophie also runs a web design and writing business Bird on the Hill. She spent 7 years living in La Alpujarra, the Southern foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and is still a regular visitor to the area. In previous lives, she worked in events production and marketing in Hong Kong and London.
Why Granada is one of the best destinations to learn Spanish

Why Granada is one of the best destinations to learn Spanish

Looking for somewhere to improve your Spanish? Come to Granada. With all the many cultural and social opportunities on offer in this great city, it’s the perfect place to go out and practice face-to-face whatever you’ve learned through books, online and in the classroom.

5 Spanish Traditions for the Christmas Season

5 Spanish Traditions for the Christmas Season

As well as all the pretty lights and Christmas markets, there are a number of festive activities that are quite unique to Spain. Here are just five very Spanish traditions that you can enjoy in Granada or at home this Christmas and New Year. Unsurprisingly, because it’s Christmas in Spain, some of it involves food!

5 Things to do in Granada this Christmas

5 Things to do in Granada this Christmas

Of all the cities in Spain Granada is one of the most enchanting to spend Christmas. Of course many people come for the skiing but, with the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada as a backdrop, all the festive lights and seasonal attractions combine to make the City a magical place to visit at this time of year.

Playa La Joya

Playa La Joya

This secluded, little-known nudist beach, not far from Torre Nueva is usually very quiet due to tricky access down a 500-metre stairway.

Playa La Rijana

Playa La Rijana

For those who prefer something a little more secluded check out nearby pretty Cala de la Rijana. This is a very popular spot with scuba-divers.

Sotillo, Castell de Ferro

Sotillo, Castell de Ferro

Castell de Ferro is a small fishing village with a well maintained urban beach with boardwalk that is popular in high season.

La Rábita

La Rábita

Located at the most eastern end of the Costa Tropical this urban beach is well maintained and quite popular with the Spanish in high season.

Latest on BA Flights from London to Granada

BA have suspended all direct flights from Granada to London.

From July 25 the company will reinstate direct flights from London to Granada.

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