I've been to Granada several times but considering it's only 1.5 hours from home that's very few. I feel fortunate and honoured to have taken part in the GRXperience to promote Granada both city and province. Now after many fabulous experiences in the few days I was there I've a lot to tell!
So this is a brief peep into day one of my experience, each part of it will be written about individually and that might take some time!
Day One - Around Guadix
Arriving in Granada city, we (the group of Social Media experts and Travel Bloggers) were taken to Guadix a lovely city in itself but with stunning surrroundings and a long-history of cave-dwellers.
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| Guadix from Hot Air Balloon |
Our first stop (and my night's stay) was the beautiful 16th century Mudejar-style working olive oil mill, Almazara de Paulenca, for a superb lunch in the working olive oil mill restaurant, which we also had a tour of and saw the ancient machinery in action. It also hosts flamenco nights with the owner/guitarist playing and a dancer in the restaurant, something I plan on going back to see.
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| Almazara de Paulenca |
After a dunking in the pool a 'slow trekking' experience in Balneario de Alicun with fabulous scenery, learning about the history and discovering ancient stone built tomb - dolmens - of which Andalucia has several sites.
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| Balneario de Alicun |
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| Dolmen |
Then to dinner or should I say a banquet, laid out on the grassy area next to the outdoor natural swimming pool, fit for a wedding with local dishes and wines provided by Catering La Azucarera and still the day hadn't ended.
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| Dinner under the stars - Catering La Azucarera |
Azimuth a company offering science tourism and star gazing were on hand with an incredible knowledge and huge telescope bringing the nights sky into our sight and (a little more ) our understanding.
Late to bed and early to rise makes for a long and exciting day two....... coming soon.
All photos are mine except the last one of the stargazing experience which is copyright
+Ana Santos.
Stay tuned for Day Two and some of the amazing day trips and activities in Granada province.
Mirador de San Nicolas
4x4 Land Rover Driving in the mountains
