RECONNECT AND FIND YOURSELF IN AUTUMN

In Autumn Granada dresses up in all her finery for the month of la Patrona, la Virgen de las Angustias

To visit Granada during this time is a unique opportunity to experience and participate in a tradition celebrated by the people of Granada each autumn.

The Basilica is filled up with lights and flowers, the Virgin is dressed up in garlands and the bells ring all month long filling the city with celebration and joy.

The 15th of Autumn is the day of the flowers in the Basilica and on the last Sunday of the month there is a procession.

On this day the whole of the city turns into a market selling the fruits of autumn, chestnuts, pomegranates… and of course the famous Torta de la Virgen which is only made at this time of year.

The festival of the Archangel Michael takes place on the 29th of Autumn and Granada´s most famous barrio really goes to town because this fiesta is in honour of the patron saint of the Albaicin.

The Romeria de San Miguel also takes place in autumn with a procession up to the hermitage of San Miguel Alto in the Cerro del Aceituno on the last Sunday in Autumn.

A visit up to this hermitage will reward you with some of the most spectacular views of the city. Not to be missed!!

A great way to see the Albaicin and discover all of its charms is to book a free tour www.civitatis.com

It is one of the most important water sites in the province. A haven for more than 158 different species of birds.

The route is circular, 7 km and takes around two and a half hours to complete. The walk starts in the nature sanctuary where you can learn all about the local flora and fauna before setting off. The second stop, el cañizal is where you might catch a glimpse of the water crabs if you are lucky. Keep following the route around and stop at the little observation points to look out over the water.

You will also see the sunken trees that sprung up during the dry period.

This route is in our own village, Pinos del Valle, and is a trail that leads from the village itself up to the Hermitage Cristo del Zapato. It´s a short climb but a steep one with incredible views of the valley, the dam, the surrounding mountains and the Alpujarra. The route itself is beautiful, bordered by pine, lemon and olive trees.

Also recognized as a Moorish castle, the Castillo de Lojuela is a 19th century castle built upon a steep hill, 500 metres above Murchas.

The high position of the fortress affords some spectacular views of Murchas, Melegis and Restabal. The route is 5.7km long.

This place tells the story of the love of a Granadian King for a Christian slave. An easy route of 2km and a rough path of 130m,

On this route you will pass by the Roman ruins of Termas de Feche, the restored olive oil mill and museum, the 16th century neoclassical church in Mondujar and the ruins of the Castillo arabe de Soraya built by Muley Hacen so that he could be with his beloved after the abdication of King Boabdil.

For this cavern walk you won´t require any specialist equipment or experience. It’s a water walk with water up to the knees only and the obstacles you come across are easy to overcome. The route is only 2.6km and is suitable for everyone and a great walk to do on a hot day.

This rock formation in the form of an arch is part of the Ruta de la Silletas which also passes by other places of interest.

The route begins in the Hermitage of Virgen de las Nieves (Dilar) and climbs upwards on a very well sign posted route up to almost 1500 metres to the Silleta de Padul. A beautiful hike up half a mountain and a great way to discover the Lecrin Valley. Stroll along forest paths with views across the Vega de Granada and the peaks of Corazon de la Sandia and the Trevenque.

Suitable for all. The orange, lemon and ancient olive trees are the order of the day here. Not forgetting the paths, Moorish water channels, banks and rivers.

This is a circular route, 5km long which passes through Melegis and Restabal.

It can be done, walking, horse riding or on a bicycle. The walk starts in the Mirador Alvirilllas in Melegis and before immersing oneself totally in the countryside, you will pass by the ancient washing place and the church.

For more information or more hiking routes you only need to ask. We would be delighted to share all our local knowledge along with everything we have learned about this very special part of the world.

And finally, after an intense day, home again, back to Casabela.

Might we suggest a morning yoga session by the pool or in the outside porch with its splendid views over the valley? Delicious breakfasts to start the day, lazy dips in the pool to make the most of the last days of summer, reading underneath the orange tree, long walks in nature, gastronomic delights at the hands of our in house chefs and endless evenings enjoying every corner of the garden.

Lastly we offer you the opportunity to choose from our bespoke massage menu, a service you can enjoy without even having to leave the house.