Valley Blog

Discover the Lecrín Valley: Authentic Andalucía Without the Crowds

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When people dream of Andalucía, they often picture whitewashed villages, olive groves, orange trees and spectacular mountain scenery. What many don’t realise is that one of the region’s most beautiful and authentic areas remains largely undiscovered.

Nestled between the vibrant city of Granada and the sparkling Costa Tropical, the Lecrín Valley offers everything visitors love about southern Spain – but without the crowds.

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Cycling around Granada and The Lecrin Valley

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Cycling around Granada, Spain offers a fantastic mix of routes for all levels, from leisurely riders to serious climbers. If you’re a hard core hill climber, or just someone who loves to cycle for fun in fabulous countryside in different countries and locations, then you’ll love the Granada province and the area around the Lecrin Valley.

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Following in the footsteps of Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Job!

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If you’re hooked on Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Job like most of the UK, then you’ll definitely want to come over to the Lecrin Valley, just south of Granada in Andalucia and see what the fuss is all about!

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What are the benefits for expats working remotely from Spain?

Posted on by thewordbird in Lecrin Valley General, Living in Spain, Working in Spain

Expats working remotely from Spain can make the most of many benefits, the warm and sunny climate being the obvious one, but also tax incentives, and a vibrant Spanish culture. The Lecrin Valley, being affordable, well connected and close to both the beaches and the wonderful city of Granada, is one of the best places to relocate if you’re looking to combine the Spanish climate, scenery and chilled way of life with the ability to work remotely. 

Below are some key advantages of working from your place in the sun:

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Great blogs to read about visiting Granada and the surrounding area

Posted on by thewordbird in Lecrin Valley General

We know from personal experience how wonderful our local city of Granada is, but here are some blogs you might like to read about visiting our historic city and the surrounding area…

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What’s so special about Granada

Posted on by thewordbird in Lecrin Valley General

Granada, located in southern Spain’s Andalusia region and just 30 minutes up the motorway from the Lecrin Valley, is a city of remarkable historical, cultural, and natural significance. Its charm lies in the blend of influences from its Moorish past, Renaissance architecture, and vibrant modern culture. 

Everywhere you look you’re reminded of its history and fabulous location, as well as all it has to offer in modern times, and each time you visit, you’ll discover more and more of this wonderful city.

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Running around El Valle de Lecrín

Posted on by thewordbird in Lecrin Valley General

If you’re interested in running, and love the Lecrin Valley, read the latest blog post on AT Home in Andalucia’s by guest contributor, Catherine Walkley…

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If you’re a lover of country running and like a bit of a challenge, then the Lecrin Valley has routes aplenty and lots of fabulous scenery, sights and sounds to distract you from the hills! Local runner and our new colleague, Catherine Walkley tells us why she loves running around El Valle de Lecrín…

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A valley for all seasons, but spring is the best

Posted on by thewordbird in Lecrin Valley General

One of the great things about our little corner of Spain, and its particular location is that, unlike many hot countries, you don’t have to give up the seasons in order to have your “place in the sun”. All seasons are great here, but spring is the best, and a fantastic time to get to know the Lecrin Valley.

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Enjoy the snow – there’s heaps on the Sierra Nevada!

Posted on by thewordbird in Lecrin Valley General

Happy New Year! We’ve had a bit of a cold snap in the Lecrin Valley over the last week, with a very cold wind coming down off the mountains and some rain. Down in the valley that’s not particularly brilliant, but it’s fantastic news for skiers up in the Sierra Nevada (our area of fabulous skiing (less than an hour from the Valley) where the snow is great, with more to come!

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Review of 2020 and why house prices did not fall in the Lecrin Valley

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Read At Home in Andalusia’s Spanish property market review of 2020 and why house prices did not fall in the Lecrin Valley…

http://athomeinandalucia.blog/2020/12/19/review-of-2020-and-why-house-prices-did-not-fall-in-the-lecrin-valley/
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