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Spanish Vocabulary: Level2/ Survivor at the beach Hi and welcome back to learning Spanish with GrandesVillas holiday rentals, in Andalusia. You are joyning us? Yes? Great. So, last week we have learned the basic vocabulary for going to restaurants, shops and supermarkets. Today we will visit the beach of Salobreña and learn some more words. Let’s get started. ¡Vamos a la playa!   la arena – sand la playa – beach el mar – the sea el aparcamiento - parking lot en el mar - in the...

I am sure you have heard of this dish before, since it is one of the most famous ones the fabulous traditional Spanish cuisine can offer you. Its origin is in Andalusia, where this tasty vegetable soup can be enjoyed in its most authentic form. There is nothing better than a cold refreshing Gazpacho, when the Andalusian sun is burning and temperatures are high. Yes, you’ve hear right, this soup is usually served cold! I may sound strange to you, just as warm beer does to must people’s ears, but...

This part of the Andalusian coast is especially spectacular, because it combines mountain with ocean view, thanks to the proximity to the world famous Sierra Nevada mountain range. Within almost just a one hour drive visitors can enjoy hiking, skiing, cycling and relaxing beach holidays. Yes, you've heard right, skiing! In Southern Spain! The close-by Sierra Nevada is a popular snow-rich skiing destination with mountains of over 3000meter high. Mount Mulhacén being the highest with 3478 meters....