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Autumn in Granada: Walking in the Alpujarras
Avoid the crowds and get out into nature and the Spanish sunshine. Explore the Alpujarras, southern foothills of Granada’s Sierra Nevada, with a walking trip this Autumn.
Glorious Glamping in La Taha Valley
Last weekend we took Little Miss Go GranadaSpain for her belated 5th birthday treat – a glamping trip in the La Taha Valley – and we had the most magical time!
Almond blossom and other wintertime obsessions
My annual obsession with photographing almond blossom is in full swing. The blossom passes so quickly, giving way to even more colour and variety as spring picks up the pace.
Museo del Agua de Lanjarón
The Water Museum, designed by Juan Donimgo Santos, offers a fascinating look at the historical relationship between water and architecture in the region dating back to the Moors. The very landscape and history of Lanjarón itself, famous across Spain for its...
Stunning Alpujarran getaway – Almond & Olive Boutique B&B Retreat
Earlier this summer we spent some time at the wonderfully peaceful Almond & Olive B&B Retreat up in the hills above the Alpujarran village of Soportújar. ALMOND AND OLIVE IS NOW CLOSED
How to cool down in an Alpujarran summer ~ Junta de los Ríos, Pórtugos
By the time that we finally reached the end of August here in La Alpujarra it felt like we had had heat upon heat, heaped upon yet more heat. We needed to find somewhere to cool off where nobody else would think of going. Following the advice of local friends we...
Messing about on the river ~ Picnic on Rio Guadalfeo
Living in La Alpujarra we are spoiled for beautiful picnic spots where the kids can kick off their shoes and run free for a while. Today we spent a peaceful and happy few hours messing about on the river. It's half an hour from Granada and only five minutes from the...
Silent Sunday 15 June 2014
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Kite flying in La Alpujarra
Recently we passed an afternoon up on the mountain, above the Alpujarran village of Cáñar, with friends who live there. The plan was to go fly a kite. My daughter, LB, had been very specific in her request to her Granny for una cometa - a kite - for her 4th birthday....
