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This blog follows Andrew and Ian as they adjust to life living in Spain having moved from London in 2016. Buying a property, learning Spanish, cooking, cycling, writing, painting will all be part of the mix. Join them as they explore Andalucia and share their unique perspective on life in this beautiful country.

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Two South of Granada
A TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE BLOG FROM ANDALUCIA
Mortality
Aug 10

Aug 10 Mortality

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Culture, Family, Fiesta, Health, History, Spanish Culture

Yesterday, our former neighbour died…

How did we end up here?
Aug 7

Aug 7 How did we end up here?

Ian Rutter
Expat essentials, Granada, Living Abroad, Spanish Culture, Spain

Over the past couple of years, we have had many people pass through the doors of Casa Higueras, and almost every guest has been curious to know how this particular British couple found themselves in Moclín, tucked away in rural Granada Province…

Torrential Rain and Tourism
Mar 29

Mar 29 Torrential Rain and Tourism

Ian Rutter
Climate, Culture, Spanish Culture, Weather, Winter, Travel

Whilst the rain continues to pour down we have a few moments to reflect on some of our achievements over the past few months…

A Festive message
Dec 25

Dec 25 A Festive message

Andrew Watson
Christmas, Local interest, Places to visit, Walking

Our alternative kings speech…sort of.

Plan your visit around a Fiesta or Festival!
Nov 27

Nov 27 Plan your visit around a Fiesta or Festival!

Ian Rutter
Bars, Culture, Fiesta, Granada, Living Abroad, Local interest, Places to visit, Spain, Spanish Culture, Summer

Time your visit to Moclín to coincide with one of the many local and regional fiestas and festivals throughout the year to get the very best from your cultural experience.

Sun and Snow: The Sierra Nevada Ski Resort
Nov 24

Nov 24 Sun and Snow: The Sierra Nevada Ski Resort

Andrew Watson
Bars, Food, Granada, Places to visit, Restaurants, Spain, Sport, Travel, Winter

UPDATED 2024 The Sierra Nevada Ski Resort is the most Southerly in Europe and sometimes its extraordinary to think that its possible to exist when for more than half the year we have temperatures exceeding 30c…

RECIPE: Homemade Granola
Nov 14

Nov 14 RECIPE: Homemade Granola

Andrew Watson
Culture, Food, Recipes

Making breakfast for guests from all over the world is quite a challenge, but our homemade granola is a constant winner. Here is the recipe so you can create a Casa Higueras breakfast at home…

7 Days in Moclín
Nov 12

Nov 12 7 Days in Moclín

Ian Rutter
Beaches, Culture, Food, Granada, Local interest, Places to visit, Restaurants, Spanish Culture, Travel, Winter

Our seven day guide to staying in Moclín…

Walking La Ruta Del Gollizno
Nov 7

Nov 7 Walking La Ruta Del Gollizno

Andrew Watson
Bars, Culture, Granada, Living Abroad, Local interest, Nature, Places to visit, Spanish Culture, Sport, Travel, Walking, Wildlife

La Ruta del Gollizno is one of the best walking routes in Granada Province and what do you know…? It‘s right on our door step…

Onwards and Upwards
Nov 6

Nov 6 Onwards and Upwards

Ian Rutter
Challenges, Culture, Fiesta, Granada Cultural Holidays, Art, Summer, Spanish Culture, Places to visit, Local interest

Wet, windy days giving us time to write a little more about the mammoth Moclín Arte and plans for the future…

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