Playa Calabajio – Easy access, fine sand and shallow waters make this a great child-friendly beach.
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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.
5 of the best luxury hotels in Granada, Spain
From the relaxed roof terrace of Eurostars Gran Via to the romantic patio of the Parador de San Francisco, within the walls of the Alhambra itself, Granada hits the mark if you are looking for luxury accommodation in one of Spain’s most beautiful cites.
5 of the best flamenco venues in Granada
While in Granada don’t miss the opportunity to seek out a flamenco show. Even if it’s only to get a brief glimpse into this passionate world of music and dance, you may just find that a small taster is enough to get you hooked.
Are there any hotels with swimming pools in Granada?
Planning a trip to Granada in the summer, come prepared for the heat! The best way to cool down after a day’s sightseeing is to jump in the pool. Here are 5 great hotels with pools in Granada City.
La Caleta Bay, boutique beach hotel in La Herradura – Review
Recently the Go GranadaSpain Girls (that’s me and my 5yo) went for a cheeky mid-week over-nighter at the beach on the way back from a Málaga airport pick-up (that was Granny, an honorary GGS Girl for the week). We stayed at lovely La Caleta Bay, a stylish boutique hotel right on the seafront at La Herradura, one of our favourite Almuñeca beaches.
5 of the best hotels in Granada with parking
There’s no sugar-coating it, Granada is notoriously difficult to navigate by car. So if you are driving and planning a stay in this beautiful city, you’ll need to know where the hotels are that have the easiest access and the best parking options. Here are 5 of the best…
100 observations about Spain
This post is inspired by the list of observations about small-town England, published on Facebook by American Scott Waters, which has recently taken the internet by storm. I just happened to stumble upon it yesterday, which was in fact Día de la Hispanidad, and decided to list my 100 observations about small-town Spain.
5 of the best hotels near Granada’s Alhambra Palace
Overlooking the beautiful city of Granada is the Alhambra, one of the best preserved medieval Islamic palaces in the world and the most visited monument in Spain. It attracts over 3 million visitors every year. If you are planning a visit and looking for nearby accommodation, there is plenty to choose from. Here are 5 of the best…
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!
Alpujarran Garden
