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Pairi Daeza: Andalusian Cuisine in Cordoba
The name Pairi Daeza comes from an Iranian phrase which means "garden or grove inside the walls", a quiet place of peace and harmony where one can celebrate the beauty of life away from the noise of...
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Noor: Haute Al-Andalus Cuisine of Chef Paco Morales
One of Andalusia’s most exciting restaurants, Michelin-starred Noor is a tribute to the food and traditions of Al-Andalus, the Islamic empire of the Middle Ages that made Córdoba its capital. From the...
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Córdoba's Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos & Mezquita
Córdoba was an Islamic city from 756 to 1031, and the capital of the Moorish kingdom of Al-Andalus. Built by the Catholic King Alfonso XI of Castile in 1328, the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos was...
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Patio de los Naranjos in Cordoba: A Terrace Lunch
Set amid the fragrant orange-scented gardens of the beautiful Patio de los Naranjos in Cordoba's gorgeous Hospes Palacio del Baillo, our lovely terrace table offered a tranquil and inviting oasis to...
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Cordoba Flameno Dinner: Hospes Palacio del Baillo
Undoubtedly one of the most famous cultural exports from Spain, flamenco is much more than just a dance, it’s an art form recognised as part of the 'Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of...
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Parador de Granada in the World-Famous Alhambra
Nestled within the gardens of the Alhambra Palace, the Parador de Granada in Andalusia offers one of the most romantic settings of any hotel in the world, with a rare combination of history, art and...
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Restaurante Calle Real Parador de Granada
The Granada Parador, also known as the Parador de San Francisco, is located inside the world-famous Alhambra. Formerly a monastery, this beautiful hotel with leafy patios and arcaded courtyards is also...
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The Alhambra & Generalife: The Golden Age of Islam
After Córdoba and Seville were reclaimed by the Catholic Kingdoms in the 13th century, Islamic refugees fled to Granada, where the Nasrid Emirate established a separate state for themselves, taking up...
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Hotel América: Andalusian Cuisine in the Alhambra
Set within the Alhambra grounds, the charming early 19th-century family-run Hotel América is full of character and still retains its traditional inner courtyard, with a light lunch offered in its tiny...
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Parador de Granada Dinner with Classical Guitar
Each evening at the Restaurante Calle Real in the Alhambra's Parador de Granada features a young Spanish classical guitarist who serenades guests as they dine on Chef Juan Francisco Castro's menu of...
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Albayzín & Sacremonte: Granada's Medieval Heart
Rising above the modern lower town, the Alhambra and the Albayzín, situated on two adjacent hills, form the medieval part of Granada. With sugar-white houses, the ancient barrio of El Albayzín retains...
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El Trillo: Andalusian Cuisine in Granada's Albayzín
Nestled within an old Albayzín house with lush walled garden, Restaurante El Trillo is a quiet oasis tucked away in the narrow lanes of Granada's ancient Moorish quarter and considered one of the best...
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Farewell Alhambra: Final Parador de Granada Dinner
Celebrating our last evening in Granada before driving to Seville, we enjoyed our final dinner at the beautiful Parador de Granada's signature restaurant Calle Real on the grounds of the world famous...
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Hotel Alfonso XIII: The Grande Dame of Seville
Located in the heart of Seville, the luxurious Hotel Alfonso XIII symbolizes the city's Moorish influences and provides access to the renowned Santa Cruz quarter and Guadalquivir River. Designed by the...
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Sunday Brunch at the Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville
Sunday brunches are a sumptuous affair at the Restaurante San Fernando in the exquisite Hotel Alfonso XIII, serenaded by live piano. The best part of the brunch in Seville's most famous hotel, apart...
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Torres y Garcia: Nueva Cocina Rústica in Seville
Opened in 2016 in the heart of Seville’s historic Arsenal neighbourhood, Torres y Garcia is the latest addition to the Ovejas Negras group of restaurants, named after the owners Juan Manuel García and...
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Seville Walking Tour: The Alcazar, Almudena &Álvaro
One of the best ways to explore Seville for the first time, is to hire a local guide with a wealth of knowledge of the history and traditions of this magical city, an intoxicating mix of resplendent...
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ConTenedor: Market Fresh Slow Food in Seville
Market-fresh Mediterranean cuisine tucked into the hip, bohemian La Alameda neighborhood just a few minutes from the heart of downtown Seville, ConTenedor began as a weekly pop-up and is now one of the...
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Museo de Bellas Artes in Seville & Bartolomé Murillo
Housed in the beautiful former Convento de la Merced, Seville's Fine Arts Museum provides an elegant showcase for a comprehensive collection of Spanish and Sevillan paintings and sculptures from the...
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La Feria de Abril: Seville Annual Spring Fair
Spring in Seville has a special atmosphere, garlanded with the sweet scent of orange blossom and jasmine, and a frisson of excitement, as the city's two most important events take place: Semana Santa...
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