Granada Blog from Padul

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May 1, 2008, Is this the most important spring festival in Granada?

This Saturday 3rd May is the festival of the May Crosses (Cruces de mayo) in Granada.

At almost every square you will see crucifixes of all sizes decorated with all things Spanish.

And if you you look closely you will also find temporary bars erected near some of the crosses to help spread the festival spirit. Locals and visitors alike will congregate there until late at night drinking, eating, singing, playing music and dancing.

Every square is worth visiting, but particularly try to go to the Moorish quarter (Albaicín) and the El Realejo barrio areas which are highly recommended.

If at all possible, granadinos will be celebrating this day to the full.

Cruz de Mayo - possibly the most important Granada celebration in Spring.

Apr 20, 2008, Open the book fair in Granada and have a good read

The 17th book fair of Granada is here again. Come and enjoy the books, lectures, poems and meet the authors - or just download the information from your computer and enjoy it without having to move

Apr 9, 2008, Tapas in Granada - Free Food with your Drink?

I love tapas in Granada - Sitting in my favourite city with a drink and free snack is heaven - here's how to get your own!

Mar 15, 2008, Semana Santa in Granada - Tradition at its best

Seeing Semana Santa in Granada is the hightlight of the year for Granadinos. This is surely one of Granada's grandest fiestas. Find out why...

Feb 26, 2008, Try some oranges from Padul. They are delicious, juicy and sweet

Oranges from Padul - how to say the word in Spanish, buy the fruit and enjoy some juicy orange moments. Long Live the Orange!

Feb 11, 2008, The exhibition of Rodin in Granada is here for the very first time

Another example of the special "Art in the Streets", the exhibition of Rodin in Granada. See the sculpture up close and feel the emotions it can generate.

Jan 30, 2008, San Sebastian goes home this Saturday

This Saturday San Sebastian returns to his ermita "home" for the rest of the year.

Since the 19th January the statue of Padul's patron saint has been standing in the Parish Church, looking over the village. But his time out is nearly over because this Saturday evening he will be taken back, in procession, to the Ermita de San Sebastian on Calle Real. And he will stay there until the next procession.

The saint's return "home" is celebrated by a large firework display and celebrations. Time and place? The Esplanade Carpa Municipal near the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) in Padul at 9.00pm on Saturday 2nd February.

Is there no end to the celebrations in our village of Padul?

Hope you can come. We'll look out for you there!