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The beauty of Mathematics in the Alhambra   Mathematics in the Alhambra, really?   Indeed, believe it or not, a great part of the beauty of the Red Fortress has a lot to do with maths, and in particular with Geometry applied to design.   The Muslims not only used trigonometry to work out distance [...]

A Tourist guide, do I really need one?   To hire a Tourist guide or not, that is the question.   There are few things more fascinating than hitting the road to discover the world and explore the places you've dreamed of all your life with only your wits and experience.    Being an independent [...]

Practical guide to planning a holiday in Spain   Planning a holiday. Can you think of something more stimulating?   Not very many, right?   The whole process is a great boost and just what we need to get out of the rut.    The anticipation and excitement of exploring possible destinations is exhilarating.   [...]

Christmas time in Granada: most important traditions   In this article, you will find Christmas traditions in Granada, delicious food, and lots of light and color. In this guide, I list local traditions, key dates in the Spanish Festive Calendar and my family traditions.   Christmas is a very special time for people all around [...]

Celebrating Flamenco music in Granada   Flamenco music is one of the most valuable treasures that Spain has inherited from centuries of history and a mixture of cultures and civilisations.   From the Greeks and the Romans to the Mozarabic Christians, the Jews and the Muslims later joined by the gypsies with their overwhelming personality. [...]

Gastronomy of Al-Andalus   Gastronomy of Al-Andalus is one of the most remarkable legacies from Nazari KIngdom.   Modern western cuisine would be very difficult to understand without it, as well as being a key factor in Mediterranean cuisine.   The Al-Andalus was the name used to refer to all lands governed by Muslims, that [...]

Party holiday in Granada, the ultimate guide for an Epic experience.   Are you planning a Party holiday in Granada?   If you are looking for a city with real party vibes then you are heading to the right place.   Granada is one of the Spanish party hotspots with the most diverse entertainment scene. [...]

The Great Captain, Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba   Have you ever heard about The Great Captain?   Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, also known as " El Gran Capitán", was recognised to be one of the greatest masterminds of Spanish warfare.    He transformed pawns, hitherto an unimportant element, into a battle-hardened and disciplined infantry.    [...]

A day visit to Las Alpujarras?   Fancy a day visit to Las Alpujarras in Granada?   Andalusia is one of Spain's most diverse and exciting regions, and Granada itself is certainly a prime example of this. Exploring the city of Granada will probably take you at least a day. However, there are many other [...]

Water in Granada   Water in Granada has been linked to the origin of life since the Nasrid period.   In fact, not only the Arabs, but all civilisations since prehistoric times have recorded the significance of water and its symbolism and beliefs.   In the Islamic world there is a close connection between water [...]