Posted in Granada on Jan 7th, 2010
Granada is the capital of the southern Spanish province of Andalusia. Granada lies at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and along the river Darro and the Genil. Granada hosts one of the most visited monuments in Spain, the Alhambra and Generalife. The privileged geographical situation of the city makes it an ideal starting point [...]
Posted in Car Rental on Jan 21st, 2008
Finding a discount car rental at Malaga airport or other popular tourist destinations in southern Spain doesn’t have to be hard. All it takes is a little research. Here are some tips to get cheap car hire rates in Malaga. Begin your search for a bargain rental car as soon as you know the dates [...]
Posted in Tourism on Jan 4th, 2008
The ascent of the highest peak in the Poniente Granadino con be made both on foot and on horseback. It is a long hike (minimum 8 hours), and has a medium/high difficulty rating. For this reason, it is important to do some training before making the ascent. In order to reach the starting point, [...]
Posted in Tourism on Dec 31st, 2007
The variety of vegetation is one of the determining factors in the richness of the landscape in the Poniente Granadino. In the lower latitudes, the cultivated fields and olive groves combine with the traditional Mediterranean scrub oak woodlands. Together with scrub oak, grow various species typical of the region: peonies, agracejos, majuelos, wild roses, durillos, [...]
Posted in Tourism on Dec 8th, 2007
Agriculture is the principal resource of the Poniente. The cultivation of vast groves of olives around Montefrio and other horticultural crops such as the asparagus of Huetor-Tajar, which boasts an official registered degree of excellence, stand out in terms of volume of production. Other crops of great importance consist of the cultivation of cereals on [...]
Posted in Tourism on Dec 7th, 2007
The Poniente Granadino is an area full of natural attractions. In the centre and south of the area the Tejeda Mountains Nature Reserve, Almijara, Alhama, Loja mountain range, Gibalto, the Alhama gorges, and the Zafarraya Plains all stand out. In the more verdant norht lie the Parapana mountain range, Las Chanzas and El Marqués. Water, [...]
