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Skiing or snowboarding at Sierra Nevada Ski Resort: With over 110km of ski runs and a wide variety of slopes, this is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.Hiking in the Sierra Nevada National Park: The park offers a wide range of hiking trails, from easy nature walks to challenging mountain treks.Visit the Alhambra Palace: This historic palace and fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a glimpse into the history and culture of the region.Take a hot air balloon ride: Enjoy...

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 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...

Spain is a popular tourist destination for several reasons, including:Rich cultural heritage: Spain has a rich history and culture, with many famous landmarks and buildings such as the Alhambra in Granada, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and the Park Guell in Barcelona.Beautiful beaches: Spain has a long coastline with many beautiful beaches, such as those in the Costa del Sol and the Canary Islands, which are popular with tourists looking for sun, sand and sea.Delicious food: Spain is renowned...

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...

Dear guests, in this post we select a short list of the best art museums for you. These ones are close to the villas and houses that we rent, so it won't take too much time to get in there. If you want to spend a day in Granada or Málaga, you should include some of these museums ang galleries in your travel plan!MÁLAGAMuseo Picasso MalagaWebsite: https://www.museopicassomalaga.org/  Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de MálagaWebsite: https://cacmalaga.eu/ Fundación Picasso Museo Casa NatalWebsite:...

Dear guest, in this post we are going to talk about one of the greatest traditions in Spain,  Semana Santa.Semana Santa is an annual remembrance of the Passion of Christ by Christians,so  the entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the Stations of the Cross, the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. It is celebrated in the sixth and last week of Lent from Domingo de Ramos until last night on Jueves Santo, them Jueves Santo night until Domingo de Pascua. This week begins on Domingo...

Dear guest, if you are passionate about history, learning, you have to visit the museums of Granada. Granada has a great variety of museums, due to its long history.We are going to describe you the most important museums in Granada, as well as their location and how to enter them.The most important ones are;Parque de las Ciencias, El museo de la Capillas Real, Museo de Bellas Artes, Museo de la Alhambra and Museo Arqueológico y Etnológico.The Parque de las Ciencias, as its name suggests, is a science...

Dear guest, flamenco is a way of life, and it is not as particular anywhere as it is in Granada. In fact, it even has its own name: the zambra which it is groups of songs and typical dances that symbolize moments of the Calé wedding. In the flamenco caves in Granada you can find the most authentic and pure culture of the Spanish gypsies who sing and dance flamenco.Sacromonte, together with Albaicín, treasure an authentic expression of flamenco tablao. Two places where this Moorish tradition so characteristic...

Querido huésped, en este post vamos a hablar un poco de historia. Hablaremos sobre los monarcas que hicieron posible la conquista de Granada, los Reyes Católicos, cuya unión al conformar las dos coronas más importantes de la Península Ibérica (Castilla y Aragón) de aquel momento, dio forma a la primera potencia transoceánica de la historia moderna. Hay que tener en cuenta que a finales del siglo XV, España no era un país como tal, sino una sucesión de reinos. Por lo que hay que darle una...

Querido huésped, desde que fuera la residencia de los reyes nazaríes en el S.XI, la Alhambra de Granada ha ido encandilando a visitantes de todas las épocas, siendo declarada Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad por la UNESCO en 1984. Romances, traiciones, pasiones e intrigas se vivieron entre sus muros relatando la historia del esplendor y caída de un reino. A continuación le dejo las leyendas más famosas sobre la Alhambra de Granada. Leyenda de El Reloj de SolSobre el conjunto palaciego...

Dear guest, the Alhambra is a monumental complex on an Andalusian palatial city located in Granada. It consists of a set of old palaces, gardens and fortress initially conceived to house the emir and the court of the Nasrid Kingdom, later as a Castilian royal residence and its representatives. It was on the list for the election of the new 7 Wonders of the World, but finally did not get that name.You can buy your tickets to the Alhambra through one of these 7 ways:1. By Internet, through the official...