Short introduction to the history of Granada Granada began life as an Iberian settlement in the Albayzín district. Muslim forces took over from the Visigoths in 711 and around the foot of the Alhambra hill in what was called Garnata al Jahud, the jewish quarter. Hence the name of Granada comes from this district. Granada […]
Maybe you’ve never heard of it and you’re not familiar with it but Padel in Spain is very popular. At many places you come across small courts, which are placed in a sort of glass cages. Here Padel is practiced. In Spain padel is after the football the most popular sport, even more than tennis […]
Yesterday, 12 december 2016 was the long expected opening of the Museum of Malaga in the ancient Palace of Customs. After nearly 20 years waiting finally the exquisite collection of fine arts and archeology of Malaga is on exhibition again for the public. The palace contains over 17.000 pieces of which about 2.700 will be […]
The museum of glass in Malaga is located in a nice old cuarter called San Felipe Neri. The museum is not far from the Plaza de la Merced, opposite the church of San Felipe Neri. The collection is located in a carefully restored 18th century Italian house where we can see the history of humanity […]
This year the Vuelta de España, the famous Tour of Spain 21 days biking event ended one day in Capileira. Froome and company ascended quickly the last part of the 181km from Jaen to Capileira, whereas we mortal people suffer going up all the way from Orgiva at some 450m elevation to Capileira at some […]
The ´’Museo de Vidrio y Cristal’ is the Travellers first Choice of attractions in Malaga 2013, in Tripadvisor. The museum is located in a carefully restored house of an Italian merchant, dating from the 18th century and posesses a private collection of more than 3.000 pieces of glass of different epochs, accompanied by pictures, furniture […]
Two interesting exhibitions about the islamic culture are held in Seville and Granada from october till february. Nur, Light in Art and Science from the Islamic World From October 25, 2013 till February 9, 2014 the Focus-Abengoa Foundation organizes “Nur, Light in Art and Science from the Islamic World, an exhibition of Islamic art and […]
We are very proud to announce we have incorporated two new beautiful holiday rentals in Orgiva, in the Alpujarras on our website. Pool with waterfall Finca Rio Seco, Orgiva Both houses feature: * Private pool with waterfall * Free Internet * Satellite TV Living Room Finca Rio Seco * Private Soccer field *Private Volleyball court […]
Museum Zabaleta Quesada In the surroundings of the Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park, you can find the nice village of Quesada, home to the Andalusian painter Rafael Zabaleta (1907 – 1960). A few years ago, in 2008, a magnificent museum, which would not be out of place in for example New York, was opened. Museo […]
Where can you find the Courtyards/Patios of Cordoba? The most characteristic district is the Alcázar Viejo district, between the Alcázar and the parish of San Basilio. although there are also many courtyards in the districts of Santa Marina, around the church of San Lorenzo and near la Magdalena. Just around the Mosque-Cathedral, there are also […]