by Susan Walker | May 25, 2020 | Lecrín Valley
2 Delightful Lecrín Valley Washhouses near Granada Exploring the Lecrín Valley Villages The traditional washhouse is one of the most emblematic constructions in Lecrín Valley villages. Water is ever present in Granada and the Lecrín Valley is no exception. Of course,... 
by Susan Walker | Mar 26, 2020 | Lecrín Valley
The History of the Tin Bridge – Puente de Lata Time for a little bit of Lecrín Valley history, about the Puente de Lata or Tin Bridge? Why a railway bridge built in the north of Granada ended up in Durcal. In 1890, as part of the Baza-Guadix railway line, the... 
by Susan Walker | Jan 24, 2020 | Lecrín Valley
A Guided tour of the Almazara de las Laerillas For many hundreds of years, inhabitants of the Lecrín Valley have been cultivating “gold”. Yes, but of the liquid kind—olive oil. It’s a well-known fact that Andalucía is one of the largest olive oil producing regions in... 
by Susan Walker | Jan 9, 2020 | Lecrín Valley
Let’s Shop Local We always like to visit local shops and markets when we’re on holiday. How about you? Do you prefer large supermarkets or the smaller, local places? In small villages like Restábal, the shops are an important part of village life. Not just from a... 
by Susan Walker | Dec 9, 2019 | Lecrín Valley
Lecrín Valley Villages – Saleres to Albuñuelas Let’s go to Albuñuelas, you’ll love walking this route along the side of the spectacular gorge that’s the location of this sprawling village. How to Get There Take the car to Saleres and park near the Fuente... 
by Susan Walker | Aug 18, 2019 | Lecrín Valley
What to Do on Holiday in the Lecrín Valley Situated at 560 m. above sea level, the small village of Saleres lies just up river from Restábal on the banks of the River Santo. The Salereños call their river the Albuñuelas as that’s where it comes from. It flows... 