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The Abadía del Sacromonte is one of the most impressive places you can visit in Granada. Located atop a hill overlooking the city, this historic abbey is home to an impressive art collection and a wealth of history.The abbey was founded in the 17th century and is an impressive example of Spanish Baroque architecture. The walls of the abbey are covered in frescoes and paintings dating back to the 17th century, and the ceilings are adorned with magnificent carved wooden arches.The most valuable treasure...

The Catholic Kings, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, are buried in the Royal Chapel of Granada in the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Granada, Spain.The chapel was built in the 15th century and is located within the Palace of the Alhambra. The tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella are located in the center of the chapel, and are made of marble and adorned with intricate carvings and gilded details.Ferdinand's tomb features a statue of him in full armor, while Isabella's tomb features a...

La Alhambra is a stunning palace and fortress complex located in the city of Granada, Spain. Built in the 14th century, it was originally constructed as a fortress for the Moorish rulers of the Nasrid dynasty. Over time, it was expanded and transformed into a palace, with luxurious courtyards, gardens, and intricate tilework and carvings.One of the most famous and iconic features of La Alhambra is the Court of the Lions, a courtyard surrounded by 124 white marble lions and a central fountain. The...

The Granada Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Incarnation, is a stunning masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture located in the city of Granada, Spain. This grand structure is one of the most iconic landmarks of the city and a popular tourist attraction.The cathedral was built in the 16th century on the site of a former mosque. It took over 180 years to complete the construction, and the final result was a magnificent combination of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles.The exterior...

The Salobreña Town Hall updates its audio guide. Available free of charge at: http://www.ayto-salobrena.org/audioguia/en/index.htmYou will find signs with the numbering in the different areas of Salobreña....

The Legend of the Waterfall: According to legend, the Alhambra was once a barren and dry fortress, until a young princess fell in love with a Moorish prince and begged her father, the king, to allow them to marry. The king, in a fit of anger, locked her away in the Alhambra and refused to let her see her love. But the princess was determined, and in her despair, she cried and cried until her tears formed a waterfall that flowed through the Alhambra, bringing life and beauty to the fortress.The Legend...

Dear guests, today we want to talk about Mijas, a beautiful village from the region of Málaga, known for its beaches, its traditional streets and its enviable location between the mountains and the sea. This village offers not only natural and virgin spaces but also loveable and high quality beaches and historical spots that you cannot forget to visit! That's why we are going to difference between what you can find in the village and in the coast of Mijas:By the village and its old centre: History,...

Dear guests, today we talk about one of the most beautiful villages of Spain: Lucainena de las Torres, located in the region of Almería. This white and green village is well-known for its beautiful streets decorated with typical andalusian flowers and its pintoresque corners where you can relax after the day. In this place, everywhere you see it's a perfect site to take a photo: from any normal street to the impresive viewpoints at the top of the village, everything is ubicated in order to satisfy...

Dear guests, if you are interested in geology, minerals or history, this post is for you. In Almeria we find not only amazing beaches and a beautiful coast but also little jewels in the interior of the region. In this case, we talk about the Pulpí geode: an enormous mineral complex located in the Mina Rica, over the Sierra del Aguilón in Almeria. The special thing about this mine is that you can access and see one of the biggest geodes in the world (it's the biggest one open to the public!). After...

Roquetas de Mar is known for being the most touristic village of Almería: this municipality includes the centres of population of El Parador, Las Marinas, Aguadulce, Urbanizacion and Las Salinas. The special aspect of this site is that it mixes well touristic developed services with the traditional details of a typical Andalusia village and the experience of many virgin beaches and natural protected spaces. All this allows us to find in just one village from a big aquapark to Posidonia reefs plenty...

When you walk around the Albayzin, you may get impressed by its high and white walls draped with tendrils of ivy. But, have you ever wonder about the spaces behind those old walls? There you'll find an intimate and secret place consisted of beautiful gardens and fountains, called the Cármenes of the Albayzin. A carmen is a traditional andalusian house characterized for their gardens, fountains, ditchs and high walls which provide with a privacy typical from islamic culture. Some of them are public...

After having been named as one of the villages with the most beautiful views in the world by National Geographic, Montefrío has turned into a must-see destination for every tourist who comes to the region. Not only for its prehistoric and islamic remains, but also for its amazing churches, this village is located in the heart of Granada: surrounded by olive groves and crowned by a enormous rock where the church de la Villa presides this unique spot. In addition to this, we consider that the most...