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South From Granada Blog
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An update on life South from Granada
#86437 in All , #38 in Europe

Preparations for the New Year…

Why not treat yourself to a professional relaxing massage in the comfort of your home (Lecrin Valley and beyond…)             Pascale has over 15 years experience and sp...

30 dec 11 1 person likes this

Onwards and Upwards!!

09 dec 11

Those little shops in the Lecrin Valley…

There is always a little shop in the Lecrin Valley that you maybe never knew existed, here are just a few to explore… Herbolario Origenes, Durcal An Ecological Shop selling health foods, organic an...

22 aug 11

Flamenco in the Lecrin Valley and beyond……

July and August never disappoint with Flamenco shows in and around the Lecrin Valley and Granada. Flamenco Restábal The Lecrin Valley is hosting its IV Festival de Flamenco el Valle in Restábal on 22...

11 jul 11

Our Summer Accommodation Collection – Lecrín Valley & beyond

Our ‘Summer Accommodation Collection’ in the ‘Lecrin Valley and La Herradura’ is here - full details of all these on our accommodation page on www.southfromgranada.com House R...

20 jun 11

A Sunny Sunday with Poco Picante

Between Capileira and Pampaneira lies the village Bubión in the Poqueira gorge. Here you will find “Poco Picante” – two Scotsmen selling curry up a mountain! A bar and restaurant wi...

15 jun 11

Something for the weekend…..

‘Something for the weekend’ – Lecrin Valley (Valle de Lecrin) area has a host of events this weekend and there must be something to entertain everyone. Just go to www.southfromgra...

26 apr 11

Upcoming events in & around the Lecrin Valley

For further details of these and many more events (Flamenco, Exhibitions, Concerts, Fairs, Markets, Festivals, Fiestas…) in the Lecrin Valley/Valle de Lecrin and beyond go to www.southfromgranada.com...

15 mar 11

When the Moors Ruled in Spain

A fascinating 11 part series. British historian Bettany Hughes examines a long-buried chapter of European history–the rise and fall of Islamic culture in what is now Spain and Portugal. Althoug...

09 mar 11

Fun run in the Lecrin valley

A brief report courtesy of the Ayuntamiento de El Valle (Granada) Almost 400 people ran in the ‘IX Carrera Campestre de La Naranja’ (Melegis to Saleres). The competition was organized by...

02 mar 11

Upcoming events in & around the Lecrin Valley

For further details of these and many more events (Flamenco, Exhibitions, Concerts, Fairs, Markets, Festivals, Fiestas…) go to www.southfromgranada.com > What’s On March 03 Órgiva Mercado de...

28 feb 11

Healthy Days

3 litres of freshly squeezed mandarin and clementine juice from a few minutes of picking earlier in the week in Pinos del Valle. Oranges next week… Picking is the easy part, squeezing not so.. ...

20 feb 11 1 person likes this

Tablate Bridge, a tiny bit of history

Tablate Bridge, El Pinar in the Lecrin Valley (Valle de Lecrin) The old bridge This was the original bridge (The old bridge) and in 15th century the only link between the Alpujarra and the Lecrin Val...

17 feb 11 1 person likes this

Upcoming local events in Lecrin Valley

For further details of these and more events (Flamenco, Exhibitions, Concerts, Fairs, Markets, Festivals, Fiestas…) go to www.southfromgranada.com > What’s On February 19 Dúrcal Carn...

15 feb 11 1 person likes this

Almond Blossom has lit up the hills

Yet again another year of spectacular Almond Blossom has lit up the hills of the Lecrin Valley. I have included a photo from our local Photographer Paul M Kelly, as mine would never be as good as his...

13 feb 11 1 person likes this

Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Three Kings

Cabalgata de Reyes Magos or Three Kings Parade was celebrated everywhere last week (5th January) from the largest cities to the smallest villages. A major celebration in Spain starting on the evenin...

13 jan 11 1 person likes this

Skiing from the Lecrin Valley

Located twixt the ski resort and the beach, it is often tricky to decide which way to go on a sunny day at this time of year!! For the past 3 years it has been the ski resort on Christmas day, no que...

30 dec 10 1 person likes this

Padul XII Feria

Monday beckoned a visit to the last day of the annual Food, Tourism and Art Fair in Padul. The perfect way to have lunch on the move, tasting/savouring all the regional produce - from cheese, salami...

07 dec 10 1 person likes this

ZigZag Book Launch & Paper Craft Show

The Sandpit Club in Chite was the place to be on late Sunday afternoon. Gym Halama launched her book, Zigzag, Flashbacks of a painter – An erratic journey through fifty short stories and her il...

07 dec 10 2 people like this

Orgiva Artisans’ Market

Braved the sunny weather to visit the monthly Artisans’ market in Orgiva. There were not that many stall holders this month but the ones that were there were worth the visit.

05 dec 10 1 person likes this

Driving over Lemons!

Yes it is true – we are coming to the stage where everywhere is getting covered in lemons. They are no longer being picked due to their low market value and we poor mortals are having to drive,...

02 dec 10 1 person likes this

Oh dear, rain!

Well I don’t suppose we can have good weather all the time.

30 nov 10 1 person likes this

Quick tip #1

To open a pdf file quickly – hold done the ‘Ctrl’ button at the same time as clicking the file to open and it will open in a new tab on the same page but so much faster

26 nov 10 2 people like this

Petrol Freebie

You too could be the proud owner of one of these bowls (set of 4 designs) when you fill up with fuel at any BP station in the area!

26 nov 10 1 person likes this

Flamenco with a twist

On Saturday La Salerosa put on another performance for us. This was flamenco in the square but it was not your ordinary show- take a look

22 nov 10 1 person likes this

Medieval Castle Walk

Yacimiento Medieval del Castillejo in Guájar Faragüit is not actually a castle but a fortified settlement. Walked today to see this town’s medieval Islamic settlement abruptly abandoned during ...

21 nov 10 1 person likes this

Food for thought

Granada means Pomegranate in English

20 nov 10 1 person likes this

Sierra Nevada Skiing

An official press release was made this week announcing the opening of the winter ski season 2010-11, the 27th November (next weekend). Whilst the number of runs expected to open has not yet been rev...

19 nov 10 1 person likes this

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