The Lowdown on Granada, Spain. May 17th, 2005
Paprika´s interior decor is a little more funky than most of Granada´s more traditional tapas bars, with big comfy sofas around low tables. The food is excellent, especially the huge platters for meat lovers (14 euro) or vegetarians (12 euro)...
May 17th, 2005
Om Kalthum serves up Arabic style tapas in a comfortable, homely setting on Calle Jardines to the south of Plaza Real. Small portions are free with your drinks, or you can opt to get a bottle of wine and 6 tapas for 10 euro...
March 8th, 2005
El Albayzin of Granada is a winding labyrinth of streets that can provide a tricky walk home after a late night. However, Makuto Backpackers Hostel provides shelter in this maze of white buildings in a chill, inviting atmosphere...
December 4th, 2003
If you start to get sick of Spanish food while in Granada, which is basically inevitable, head to Caf� Bot�nico on the corner of calles Malaga and Trinidad, near Plaza Trinidad and right across from the Botanical Gardens...
April 13th, 2003
The fog cut our vision to 15 feet, and the only sound that could be heard was a cowbell up the trail. It was a tinkle of hope, because perhaps a human would be near, someone who might tell us that we were still going the right way...
March 18th, 2003
It just occured to me last weekend that my daily lifestyle here was changing a little bit, due to the rapidly improving weather. The sun is out, people are wearing shorts, and I sported my flip-flops in the Granada streets a few days ago...
March 13th, 2003
Summer will come sooner than we know it, and those of you who plan to spend it dancing will surely benefit from the Granero's free salsa lessons, every Monday evening at 10 pm...
February 16th, 2003
Granada, Entertainment, Secret Stuff
If you want a dazzling view of Granada and a taste of low-tech espionage, El Ojo de Granada (The Eye of Granada) is the place to go.
Open every day from 9:30a.m...
November 24th, 2002
It´s a small thing, but last week it occured to me that many people might be running around trying to find stamps to mail their postcards back home.
The obvious choice is to buy them at the central Post Office, located across from the Burger King on Calle Reyes Catolicos...
November 24th, 2002
Granada, Buying Stuff, Living Abroad
Granada is fast becoming quite chilly, as this past week has brought in a number of showers and cold air off the peaks of the Sierra Nevadas...
November 10th, 2002
Granada, Living Abroad, Secret Stuff
Here´s a little secret for you all: to watch the Granadinian sunset in a quiet and beautiful location, walk above the Alhambra, on the road that links the grand monument with the San Jose cemetary...
October 17th, 2002
Granada, Culture, Entertainment, Music and Clubs
Each year an international jazz festival takes place in Granada. Each festival day brings to this intimate city the world's finest jazz musicians.
Tickets are 12 Euros a night, or 75 Euros for all 8 shows, with a free CD gift...
October 10th, 2002
Granada, Culture, Food and Drink
One of the cultural highlights of Granada is its significant Moor-Arab influence. One of the things that the Moors brought was their love of tea in all kinds of forms. You can try these teas at establishments called Teterias...
October 10th, 2002
The road to Fuentevaqueros attests to the countryside nature of Spain. Unlike the urban sprawls of Los Angeles and the Bay Area, my two previous homes, here you find little villages here and there, with miles of countryside in between them...
September 23rd, 2002
Granada, Culture, Music and Clubs
After all the tourists have gone to sleep, the real flamenco begins in the barrio Sacromonte. If you are willing to sacrifice your morning, head out there at around 3 am on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night...
September 23rd, 2002
A great place for a sandwich, right around the corner from Los Italianos heladeria (ice cream shop) is Bodega La Mancha. I went here on my Granadino roommate's recommendation, and I was not disappointed...
September 15th, 2002
The best place for ice cream in Granada is Los Italianos, located on Gran Via avenue, near Plaza Isabel Catolica. Try the Cassita which costs about 1.80 Euros. Truly delicious.
September 15th, 2002
Granada, Culture, Entertainment, Music and Clubs
Strap on your dancing shoes, put on that flashy red shirt and take it to the dance floor at the Salsero Mayor, Granada's premier latin dance club. I had the privilege of being there last night, 14 September, for their Mexican Independence Day celebration (which is actually on the 16th)...
September 1st, 2002
If Granada is getting too small for you and you want out, taking a trip to the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains provides an excellent escape. At this time, since the crowded ski season hasn´t kicked in yet, the summer bus schedule is sparse...
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