Against the backdrop of the beautiful snow-topped peaks of the Sierra Nevada, Granada is a magical place to be at Christmas. Here are some fun ideas on what to do with the kids over the holidays.
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KIDS’ STUFF – where to go with your kids in Granada
Juveandalus 2014 – Granada’s Feria of Childhood and Youth
Yesterday I spent the day with thousands of screaming kids, running amok, stuffing their faces and getting their hands dirty. And I loved it! My 4-year-old daughter and I went on the annual pre-Christmas school excursion to Juveandalus 2014 the Feria of Childhood and Youth, in Granada.
Take the pain out of moving to Spain
Here at GranadaSpain we focus mainly on Granada City and Province as a fabulous holiday destination. But of course many people, like us, don't just come here on holiday, they come here to live and bring up their children. If you are considering a move to Granada then...
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...
Q&A Baby friendly hotels in Granada
Q: Are there any baby friendly hotels with heated pools in Granada? A: There are some great hotels with pools in Granada to choose from. Here are some suggestions for you. The 4 Star Hotel Gran Luna de Granada has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor heated pool. Its...
A trip to the Science Park
Last weekend we took our four year old for a trip to Granada's Parque de las Ciencias, which is currently celebrating its 19th anniversary. It is a great place to take the family and offers interactive fun and education for all ages. There are so many indoor and...
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....
‘Married with kids?’ 5 reasons why you’ll love Granada
So much changes when you have children. Your idea of what constitutes an early night, for example, and for that matter what constitutes an early morning, gets turned on its head. Your concept of 'clean and tidy' gets all messed up. Packing light is a hopeless dream...
