The Alhambra in Granada is without a doubt the top sight in the city. But Granada is far more besides! In the area around Granada there are many beautiful towns well worth a visit. Come and discover some!

If you’re heading to Granada as a family, here’s a handy list of children’s activities and places to visit.

We start a new month; it’s Friday and now is as good a time as any to start making plans for your next trip, and while winter is upon us Granada shapes up as the promised land, a pleasant climate, good skiing, tapas and beers, flamenco great atmosphere and lots of things to visit.

It’s Friday again, and regular followers will know that this is the day we share with you our top pick of the Friendly Rentals apartments. Following last week’s description of our favourite apartment in Bilbao, today we’ll continue with the theme of “a slightly different kind of holiday in Spain” and impart some of our knowledge about our apartments in Granada…

Autumn is the ideal time of year for visiting Granada and discovering the magic and charm of this old city. In addition to the warm colours and typical seasonal fruits such as chestnuts, persimmon and pomegranate, amongst many other activities and events, in October you will be able to enjoy the Hocus Pocus Magic Festival and the Granada Jazz Festival in November.

It’s the holiday season, the weather is beautiful and there are an abundance of things to do and activities on offer in the beautiful city of Granada. With a vibrant atmosphere and its overflowing Andalusian charm this is a great summer holiday destination for families, as well as if you’re are coming with a group of friends.

Granada is simply spectacular at this time of year especially for wandering around the Albaicín district whilst contemplating the Alhambra which rises majestically in red in contrast with the white of the Sierra Nevada in the backdrop. It is a stunningly beautiful thing to see in this enchanting city. Similarly, the cold from the Sierra Mountains contrasts with the sun that shines and lights up Granada thus allowing you to look at all the architecture dotted around the city centre, in Realejo, and in Albaicín.

Granada appears to be the ideal destination to spend a few days over Christmas whether it’s on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, or during King’s Day (The Epiphany) as the festive atmosphere in the city of the Alhambra is perfect for visitors coming to Christmas there.

Autumn is well and truly here, something inevitable, but it doesn’t mean that everything have to stop, as life continues in all its splendour. For Granada this couldn’t be more true as its cultural agenda is jam-packed full of events for all tastes. Amongst the most exciting events this autumn, we would like to suggest that you consider the following three: