


Holidays in Andalusia
Holidays in Andalusia are certainly a “perfect holiday” at any time of the year. Andalusia is full of contrasts; it is diverse, wide and great welcoming. It has a special corner for each one and it receives you like the hug of a great friend. From Andalusia and from Sierra[…]

Acequias, ecological and sustainable development
Hundreds of years using an ecological and sustainable irrigation system An Acequia (ditch) is an open canal built for water supply and irrigation. Of Arab origin, its main use is the irrigation of the field. Taking advantage of the orography of the land, a network of branches is formed from[…]

Albaicín, Granada
Albaicín, Granada is one of the most beautiful destinations in Anadalucía. UNESCO World Heritage since 1994. These are the most emblematic places on your route through the Albaicín, Granada 1. House of the Pisa “Casa de Los Pisa”- San Juan de Dios Museum 2. Palace “Palacio de Los Olvidados” 3.[…]

GORAFE DESERT
GORAFE DESERT There is a place in Granada where time seems to have stopped and when admiring the landscapes transport you to immemorial times. You are at Gorafe Desert. In the northern part of Granada region, we can find the Granada Geopark. It is a semi-desert area of thousands of[…]

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT AWARD
Awarded in recognition of the environmental commitment, La Almunia del Valle has collected in Monachil the 1st edition of the “Estrella de las Nieves” Council award. Symbol of the National Park, this plant is well known as the plant of eternal love since it never dies. Unique and exclusive of[…]

OUR VILLAGE, MONACHIL
TODAY WE TALK ABOUT MONACHIL, OUR VILLAGE. The name of our village, Monachil comes from the Arabian-Spanish: it would be “muntasal” (from the Latin “monte” or mountain and from the Arabic “sal” or elevated) and it would mean, therefore, “high mountain.” Although its name comes from the Al-Andalus period, Monachil[…]

What to do in Andalucia
What to do in Andalucia Are you thinking of travelling to Andalucia? Undoubtedly, spring is the best season to enjoy this wonderful part of the world. If you like outdoors, you will find in Andalucia beautiful hiking routes and in particular in the natural park of Sierra Nevada, Granada.[…]

WHAT TO DO IN SIERRA NEVADA
Everything Sierra Nevada has to offer Sierra Nevada is the southernmost and highest ski resort in Spain, which makes it the sunniest ski resort in Europe. The station has 118 slopes divided by levels, about 2500 hectares of skiable terrain. There is no doubt that it is a magical place[…]

Essential 3 days in Granada
Granada is without a doubt, one of the most beautiful and visited cities in Spain, therefore at La Almunia del Valle we are proud to offer you a stay where you can enjoy the beach, snow, landscapes, traditions, modernity, monuments, gastronomy … and overall, authenticity. For us, it is a privilege[…]