Spain the lowest cost destination in Europe for the British holidaymaker
The annual Post Office "Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer 2012" rates Spain as the lowest cost holiday destination in Europe for the British holidaymaker, and second only to Sri Lanka in the world. A combination of falling prices and a rising Pound have made a basket of typical holiday purchases, from mineral water to a three course evening meal as much as 40% cheaper than it was five years ago.
Spanish Holiday Cottages wins Trip Advisor "Rated Excellent" award.
The Trip Advisor award was based on feedback from our clients on every aspect of their holiday. As well as judging their overall holiday experience in the property, clients were asked to give ratings (on a five star system) to their experience of Check in, Cleanliness, Comfort, Location & Value. Rather impressively we rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Very Good’ in all of our feedback – plus 100% of our guests said that they would stay with us again!
Events in Granada 2012
February
Carnaval - early February. A party atmosphere fills Granada during the carnival season, with an enormous range of street entertainments, musicians, dancing and processions. Many of the main festivities are held in and around the public plazas.
March
13-18 March 2012 24 Festival Internacional de Tango de Granada. Lasting five or more nights, the Festival offers spectacular shows, live music, dance classes, etc. where you can watch or take part in Tango dancing, photographic exhibitions, poetry readings, cultural debates and much more.
April
Santa Semana.The Granadinos take their Holy Week very seriously, and the Granada processions are quite spectacular. Two notable events are the "Silent Procession" on Thursday (when the street lights along the route are turned off and the procession takes place in absolute silence) and the "Gypsy Procession" on Wednesday (which goes through the Albaicín/Sacromonte quarter). During the Gypsy Procession, bonfires are lit along the route and stops are made every so often for "saetas" (traditional songs to the Virgin) to be sung.
May
Dia de la Cruz (Day of the Cross) - May 3rd, a major festival where public plazas, houses, patios and balconies across Granada are filled with crosses covered in flowers (Cruces de Mayo), together with a range of festivities, such as horse-riding and 'sevillanas' (traditional Andalucian dancing). A wonderful time to wander the streets of Granada enjoying drinks, tapas and the Granadinos on holiday..
June
Feria de Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi Fair) - June 4-10, a spectacular event of sensuous glamour and machismo, with fairgrounds, food and drink, competitions, concerts and dancing, bullfights, market stalls, parties, and crowds of both participants and spectators. Many locals appear wearing typical Andalusian dress, riding decorated horse drawn carriages or showing their skills on magnificent Andalusian horses.
Festival Internacional de Música y Danza - Concerts and events are held in the majestic Alhambra, the Generalife Gardens and cathedral, and in an assortment of venues across the city bringing the best flamenco, classical and jazz musicians and concerts to the city over the three weeks.
October
International Jazz Festival - late October, an extremely popular festival attracting many notable jazz musicians and performers from around the world, with concerts, films and seminars centred around the Isabel La Católica Theatre and the Alhambra Theatre.
November
Hocus Pocus Festival - A week of performances and workshops by international magicians and illusionists, while amateurs perform in bars and on street corners.
Come, Taste a Traditional Spain
Properties in Albuñuelas, Lecrin Valley, Güejar Sierra, Granada
Far from the busy resorts, yet within easy reach of cheap flights from the UK, you can still find the heart of traditional Spain. Our properties are all close to the fascinating, old Moorish city of Granada, dominated by the red walls of the Alhambra Palace - one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
Activity Holidays
Learn Spanish in the beautiful Lecrin Valley! "Spanish Among the Orange Groves", based in the pretty village of Albunuelas, offers a programme of intensive Spanish courses with daily classes for small groups of max. 4 students. The Spanish classes are combined with leisure, sport and relaxation activities (walking, flamenco, horse-riding, mountain-biking and cookery courses) – the ideal way to enjoy an unforgettable holiday while learning Spanish in the most natural way.
Our friends at Spanish Highs are offering guided week long Lecrin Valley Walking Holidays and Day Trips.
And for those who enjoy even more of a challenge as part of their holiday - Makaluaventura now offers all kinds of adventure activities in the province of Granada. Choose from caving, canyoning, kayaking, zip-wire, parascending, ballooning, flying, 4x4 off-roading, quad-bikes, horse-riding, mountain-biking, cross country skiing, climbing, paintballing, and more. A Spanish-only website, however. |
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