Granada Blog from Padul

My top 28 Granada festivals and celebrations. How many can you enjoy?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:09:52 GMT

These are the Granada festivals, fiestas and celebrations that keep the city alive the whole year through

What a resounding Granada nightlife. Our Top Four Dancing Clubs are listed here

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:10:04 GMT

Anyone who enjoys Granada nightlife has every reason to get out and dance until morning! There truly is something for everyone here.. bars and tapas, flamenco and, of course, the dancing clubs.

The River Genil flows steadily along while Granada's main bridge is illuminated

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:26:59 GMT

The River Genil is the second longest river in Spain and flows through the centre of Granada, but why are the workmen suspended underneath bridge's arches?

These are the Alhambra photos I am relieved to be able to show

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:41:10 GMT

These Alhambra photos have been in my "to show" file waiting for the right opportunity to show them. Today is the day!

These sixty four things make Granada city breaks a great thing to do

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:37:23 GMT

Granada city breaks give an excellent chance to check out these sixty four things which make Granada great!

The Saint rides again

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:47:46 GMT

Last week our patron saint was carried around our village on one of the most important days of our year. I just couldn't resist sharing this story with you.

Graffiti in Granada. Is it a spray too far?

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:47:44 GMT

Graffiti in Granada is being tackled by an anti-vandal four step plan. Will it be enough? And what about these occasions when graffiti is allowable?

Shopping in Granada - the top four shop spots to bag bargains

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:59:57 GMT

Go shopping in Granada but look in the right places to find these great deals and designs

Solo climber breaks his leg on the Sierra Nevadas and rescues himself

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:37:58 GMT

Last Sunday 3rd January, 44 year old Sean Moore left the skiing village of Pradollano (near Granada) to climb the 11,423 foot Mulhacen peak. When he didn't return as arranged, his wife notified the police.

A search party set out and searched for the whole of Monday and Tuesday, camping out on Monday night at temperatures of -6 degrees. Helicopters couldn't be used because of the dangerous weather conditions.

Meanwhile, Moore managed to drag himself down the highest peak in Spain and find his way to a bar where the alarm was raised. He was immediately taken to the emergency room in Granada's Clinico Hospital.

Sean had not taken his mobile phone with him on the climb.

A spokesman at the hospital said that Moore's condition is not life threatening, but it was not sensible for people to go climbing alone.

Some people would say that being sensible is not usually a strong trait of mountain climbers. What do you think?

Come Sierra Nevada skiing and have some great fun

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:45:28 GMT

There is enough Sierra Nevada skiing for everyone at all skill levels. This video shows what fun can be had while skiing

Top choice Granada Restaurants - the Wok and the Patio Andaluz

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:00:05 GMT

We've searched the Granada restaurants and come up with this tasty selection

Granada Marathon Photograph Competition Winners

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:37:33 GMT

A few weeks ago I took part in the 2nd Photo Marathon of the City of Granada. Well, the winners are in and unfortunately I am not one of them. However, those of you who have an interest in Photography, or who love Granada as I do, may be interested in taking a look at the winning photographs.

Just click on the various links to see each one. Enjoy!

These online spanish exercises really help you to speak Spanish well

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:49:45 GMT

Online spanish exercises can be used to learn to speak, read and write the language. Out of the many available sites I have found three that excel in what they provide. These are they.

Marathon session for pictures of Granada in 2010

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:40:33 GMT

The Marathon pictures of Granada session 2010. Thousands of photographs were taken and fifteen areas in Granada were subjected to lens exposure by the 500 people taking part.

Ski in the Sierra Nevada 2009 to 2010 Season Update

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:59:34 GMT

Go to ski in the Sierra Nevada and revel amongst the extraordinary snow covered peaks. Up to date information includes ski pass prices, webcam links and discounted holiday packages offer

The fiesta of Pilar in Granada - a full three days of celebration

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:05:29 GMT

The fiesta of Pilar in Granada on 12th October lasts for the whole weekend. These three reasons explain why this celebration is one of the most important in Spain

The reason why growing tobacco in Granada is a dying livelihood

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:58:59 GMT

If growing tobacco in Granada stops, then what happens to the tabacoleras? And why is there a lawsuit being prepared by the Andalucian Health Department? And does any of this affect you?

Corral del Carbon - one of those wondrous places that are a joy to visit

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:56:45 GMT

The Corral del Carbon is beautiful, it's peaceful and it's one of oldest Moorish buildings in Granada. It's definitely worth a visit

Preparing prickly pears in Granada is an art form - and it works

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:13:18 GMT

The best way of preparing prickly pears from Granada as taught to me by my Granadino friends Juan and Isabel

The Alhambra flamenco ballet 2009 - Estupendo!

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:37:58 GMT

We went to the Alhambra flamenco ballet "Poema del Cante Jondo" and were thrilled to the double essence of Granada; the dance of Flamenco. And the genius of Garcia Lorca. This is how it went....

Enjoy horse riding in Granada along the ancient bridlepaths, tracks and valleys

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:10:39 GMT

Go horse riding in Granada. These horses can take you on a journey into the great blue yonder where burros and horses haven't yet been superseded by the tractor...

Find a reclamation yard in Granada - it's a veritable Aladdin's cave

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:36:51 GMT

Once you've found this reclamation yard in Granada you'll have the key for transforming your home and garden into something uniquely different

Now you can enjoy Granada even more with these new by-laws

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:38:07 GMT

Enjoy Granada! New scrupulous by-laws help make it easier than ever to enjoy visiting and living in this wonderful city

Granada semana santa - Easter Week - one of the best spectaculars of 2009

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:43:19 GMT

The Granada semana santa 2009 brings people flooding into the city to experience the magic of easter week. Will you be one of them?

The exhibition of Rodin in Granada is here for the very first time

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:35:24 GMT

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.