Holidays 2025

Masterbrew

Back from Croatia, sadly. Took the boat from our island to Rovinj for dinner one evening 

CheshireAddick

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

valleynick66

CheshireAddick said:

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

 Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?

Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc. 

Stig

valleynick66 said:

CheshireAddick said:

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

 Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?

Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc. 

When we did it, we just drove a hire car. Can't remember that much about the journey, but it certainly wasn't problematic. I do remember the hire car people saying to be very careful of the speed limits, they have some very clever technology (drones?) to monitor speeds. Parking was easy, but had to be paid for - as you might expect they've got all that stuff well stitched up. Not sure what the etc might be. The Alhambra is massive and took us all day. 

CheshireAddick

valleynick66 said:

CheshireAddick said:

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

 Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?

Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc. 

We're taking a Renfe train. It's £18.00 each way and takes about 1 hour and 45 mins. I believe there are plenty of coaches that go there too starting at £8.00 each way.

We're doing 3 nights in Malaga, 3 nights in Granada and deciding on where to spend the final 3 nights depending on what Malaga is like. We may go to Benalmadena for the last 3 nights

HastingsRed

CheshireAddick said:

valleynick66 said:

CheshireAddick said:

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

 Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?

Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc. 

We're taking a Renfe train. It's £18.00 each way and takes about 1 hour and 45 mins. I believe there are plenty of coaches that go there too starting at £8.00 each way.

We're doing 3 nights in Malaga, 3 nights in Granada and deciding on where to spend the final 3 nights depending on what Malaga is like. We may go to Benalmadena for the last 3 nights

Try this bar out in Malaga.....18 C. Pastora - Google Maps

Chaz Hill

valleynick66 said:

CheshireAddick said:

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

 Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?

Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc. 

We always use the regular coach service from Malaga bus station. Straightforward and inexpensive. You can then jump on the new tram service outside Granada bus station.

Just to add airport to Malaga bus station/renfe train station use train from airport to Maria Zambrano station. No need to queue for a ticket just swipe credit/debit card at barrier.

CheshireAddick

HastingsRed said:

CheshireAddick said:

valleynick66 said:

CheshireAddick said:

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

 Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?

Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc. 

We're taking a Renfe train. It's £18.00 each way and takes about 1 hour and 45 mins. I believe there are plenty of coaches that go there too starting at £8.00 each way.

We're doing 3 nights in Malaga, 3 nights in Granada and deciding on where to spend the final 3 nights depending on what Malaga is like. We may go to Benalmadena for the last 3 nights

Try this bar out in Malaga.....18 C. Pastora - Google Maps

Thanks mate. That looks really good. Will definetly give it a go 😀. Thanks again

HastingsRed

Chaz Hill said:

valleynick66 said:

CheshireAddick said:

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

 Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?

Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc. 

We always use the regular coach service from Malaga bus station. Straightforward and inexpensive. You can then jump on the new tram service outside Granada bus station.

Just to add airport to Malaga bus station/renfe train station use train from airport to Maria Zambrano station. No need to queue for a ticket just swipe credit/debit card at barrier.

Train is very handy from Malaga to Torremolinos....nice day out.

Chaz Hill

HastingsRed said:

Chaz Hill said:

valleynick66 said:

CheshireAddick said:

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

 Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?

Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc. 

We always use the regular coach service from Malaga bus station. Straightforward and inexpensive. You can then jump on the new tram service outside Granada bus station.

Just to add airport to Malaga bus station/renfe train station use train from airport to Maria Zambrano station. No need to queue for a ticket just swipe credit/debit card at barrier.

Train is very handy from Malaga to Torremolinos....nice day out.

Definitely, we often have a stopover in Torremolinos. Nice walk along the front and all very chilled out. Would recommend the Tent hotel for overnight. Inexpensive and great buffet breakfast included.

housemate

We're off to Seville on Thursday, 4 nights there & 3 in Cadiz. Any tips/recommendations appreciated & do you know if most places take card payments or should I take a good amount of euros ?

CaptainRobbo

Was looking forward to seeing one or two Charlton games while in Rhodes next week. 
Checked the fixtures and it's international break week GRRRR

Charlton and on

Stig said:

valleynick66 said:

CheshireAddick said:

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

 Can I ask how you will get to Granada from Malaga?

Wasn’t sure how easy / cheap that journey is to be able to visit Alhambra etc. 

When we did it, we just drove a hire car. Can't remember that much about the journey, but it certainly wasn't problematic. I do remember the hire car people saying to be very careful of the speed limits, they have some very clever technology (drones?) to monitor speeds. Parking was easy, but had to be paid for - as you might expect they've got all that stuff well stitched up. Not sure what the etc might be. The Alhambra is massive and took us all day. 

Did the same and got a speeding ticket. The limit changes so much it's hard to keep track. 

Pretty sure I parked at the science museum (worth a visit with kids) and walked to the city centre, bus back. 

It's probably a bit of a tourist trap given the location but Bodegas Castañeda is still a great place to have lunch.

stockportugaladdick

housemate said:

We're off to Seville on Thursday, 4 nights there & 3 in Cadiz. Any tips/recommendations appreciated & do you know if most places take card payments or should I take a good amount of euros ?

Don't forget the sun screen, it will still be in the mid 30,s.

Seville has great places to eat and drink on just about every street corner and most take cards but we did drop on a couple of smaller bars/cafes that were cash only so a few euros will be handy.

The cathedral, Alcazar of Seville, plaza de España, casa de Pilatos and Triana district are just a few of the must see places in Seville.

Not got to Cadiz yet, can you let me know how easy the trip is from Seville? 

housemate

stockportaddick said:

Don't forget the sun screen, it will still be in the mid 30,s.

Seville has great places to eat and drink on just about every street corner and most take cards but we did drop on a couple of smaller bars/cafes that were cash only so a few euros will be handy.

The cathedral, Alcazar of Seville, plaza de España, casa de Pilatos and Triana district are just a few of the must see places in Seville.

Not got to Cadiz yet, can you let me know how easy the trip is from Seville? 

Thanks for the info @stockportaddick.

Cathedral & Alcazar already booked but will definitely check out the other places. We are travelling to Cadiz by train & have pre booked tickets, as limited number of direct trains. Journey is just over 90 minutes & hopefully straightforward but will feedback. 

valleynick66

housemate said:

stockportaddick said:

Don't forget the sun screen, it will still be in the mid 30,s.

Seville has great places to eat and drink on just about every street corner and most take cards but we did drop on a couple of smaller bars/cafes that were cash only so a few euros will be handy.

The cathedral, Alcazar of Seville, plaza de España, casa de Pilatos and Triana district are just a few of the must see places in Seville.

Not got to Cadiz yet, can you let me know how easy the trip is from Seville? 

Thanks for the info @stockportaddick.

Cathedral & Alcazar already booked but will definitely check out the other places. We are travelling to Cadiz by train & have pre booked tickets, as limited number of direct trains. Journey is just over 90 minutes & hopefully straightforward but will feedback. 

I’d recommend the Setas de Sevilla (The Mushrooms I think also referred to as). 

Your ticket lets you go back at night to see all lit up. 

The cathedral is good but I wouldn’t bother with going to the top of the tower as the view not always great either the number of tourists. 

killerandflash

My impression of most European countries is that they are less card/phone payment dominated than the UK is now, so always bring some cash as well. 

And 1 and 2 Euro coins are really useful to have, as a lot of museums and galleries have coin operated lockers.

usetobunkin

Athletico Charlton said:

cantersaddick said:

usetobunkin said:

Beautiful. Where is this?

Looks like naples and mount vesuvius to me

Hotel Bristol Sorrento looking out across to Naples 

CaptainRobbo

Currently in Rhodes and found a little print shop that did football related stuff.
Vile cushion.

CaptainRobbo

This one came with a free awning 

CaptainRobbo

Finally settled on something more useful.

CaptainRobbo

Solidgone

Solidgone

Gandia Spain (Valencia region) - it’s like being in Blackpool with continuous rain, Thunder and lightening very very frightening…and now flooding.

Killarahales

CheshireAddick said:

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

La Riviera is an authentic tapas bar in Granada. There is a list of the “free” tapas so you can ask for any of those you prefer with your drink, then there is a menu for more complex items that you need to pay for. I highly recommend the Gambas “pil pil”: prawns in bubbling olive oil with garlic and chilli. If you like meat, in the Albaicín district there is Casa Gabriel. We had the Pluma Iberico and the Presa Iberica, possibly the best meat we have ever tasted. I assume you will go to the Alhambra (a must see) but you must book a timed ticket in advance. If you fancy Flamenco then the show at Casa Ana is excellent, but there are lots of options. It was our first time in Granada and we will definitely be back!

Sorry, just realised this is way too late! Anyway, hopefully useful for anyone else planning to go!

valleynick66

CaptainRobbo said:

You could have gone with a picture of the new scoreboard running from top to bottom of the bottle 😉😆

CheshireAddick

Killarahales said:

CheshireAddick said:

I'm off to Malaga and Granada for nine days next week. Any recommendations for restaurants / bars and things to see would be much appreciated. Cheers

La Riviera is an authentic tapas bar in Granada. There is a list of the “free” tapas so you can ask for any of those you prefer with your drink, then there is a menu for more complex items that you need to pay for. I highly recommend the Gambas “pil pil”: prawns in bubbling olive oil with garlic and chilli. If you like meat, in the Albaicín district there is Casa Gabriel. We had the Pluma Iberico and the Presa Iberica, possibly the best meat we have ever tasted. I assume you will go to the Alhambra (a must see) but you must book a timed ticket in advance. If you fancy Flamenco then the show at Casa Ana is excellent, but there are lots of options. It was our first time in Granada and we will definitely be back!

Sorry, just realised this is way too late! Anyway, hopefully useful for anyone else planning to go!

Cheers mate and no worries. Gone back to Malaga today for 3 more nights. 

We loved Granada such a classy place. Loved the market which sold the tapas to eat. We eat some really strange fishy things.. see below. Will definetly go back. 

We really like Malaga too, lovely old town and beach. Already booked to go back for a few days in December 👍. And the weather is still fantastic 26 degrees 😎

HastingsRed

Try this bar out in Malaga.....18 C. Pastora - Google Maps