by Susan Walker | Mar 10, 2021 | Lecrín Valley
Lecrín Valley Walks. The Orange Blossom Route Walking in the Lecrín Valley, Restábal to Melegís Why not take the Orange Blossom Route from Restábal to Melegís and back? A walk for any time of the year. In autumn to enjoy nature’s colours, in winter the snow on the... 
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
Visit an Old Olive Mill in the Lecrín Valley, Granada A Guided tour of the Almazara de La Erilla 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... 
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... 