Home
About Us
Contact Us

This blog follows Andrew and Ian as they adjust to life living in Spain having moved from London in 2016. Buying a property, learning Spanish, cooking, cycling, writing, painting will all be part of the mix. Join them as they explore Andalucia and share their unique perspective on life in this beautiful country.

2 South of Granada logo 2021SQ.jpg
Two South of Granada
A TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE BLOG FROM ANDALUCIA
Rug-Buying
Oct 27

Oct 27 Rug-Buying

Ian Rutter
Granada, Autumn, Shopping, Travel

Today we decided to venture into the Alpujarras region on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada.

Not all Sunshine....
Oct 26

Oct 26 Not all Sunshine....

Ian Rutter
Granada, Expat essentials, Language, Living Abroad, Relocation, Spain

For any of our blog readers who may be getting fed up with endless glimpses of La Vida Loca as provided through our writing, we just wanted to reassure you that life is not all sunshine here...

Cinco Comidas al Dia!
Oct 22

Oct 22 Cinco Comidas al Dia!

Ian Rutter
Food, Spanish Culture, Language

Today, a bit of a highlight, we learnt more about food in Spain and the eating habits the Spanish.  Food is close to our hearts, as is drink, so this was music to our ears. 

Back to School
Oct 22

Oct 22 Back to School

Ian Rutter
Language, Spain, Student

When I saw signs bearing those words in department stores in August, my heart used to sink. But, here we are, returning to education voluntarily!

Never judge a book....
Oct 18

Oct 18 Never judge a book....

Ian Rutter
Spain, Spanish Culture, Food, Bars

In the UK, there is so much that goes into choosing a good place to enjoy a drink or have a bite to eat.  In Spain its a different kettle of fish...

A Walk in the Hills
Oct 16

Oct 16 A Walk in the Hills

Ian Rutter
Spain, Walking, Wildlife, Autumn

It certainly won’t be the last, but this was our first major walk of this year of living in Spain.

It's not always sunny in Spain!
Oct 13

Oct 13 It's not always sunny in Spain!

Andrew Watson
Weather, Autumn, Spain, Climate

Buenas Dias! Or… Buendi as the locals say. In fact, they might say ‘esta lloviendo’ because today it’s not sunny it's cold and it’s raining HARD.

Best Laid Plans...
Oct 12

Oct 12 Best Laid Plans...

Ian Rutter
Living Abroad, Spain, Spanish Culture, Granada, Expat essentials

Today was the day we planned to get our applications sorted for our NIEs, or Número de Identidad de Extranjero: a tax identification number for foreigners, basically.

The First Week
Oct 11

Oct 11 The First Week

Ian Rutter
Spanish Culture, Spain, Living Abroad, Travel

We have been here for just over a week now. Here's a quick review and a look forward sharing our first impressions of life in rural Spain...

Recipes!
Oct 10

Oct 10 Recipes!

Ian Rutter
Food, Recipes

Recipes for: Aubergine bake and Pork with Sherry and Cream.

Load More
 

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

ESPERANZA 9 - Self catering accommodation @esperanza9

GRANADA CULTURAL HOLIDAYS - Cultural and Creative Holidays @granadaculturalholidays

GRANADA VILLAGE AND COUNTRY - Property Marketing with a Difference @granada_villageandcountry

CASA HIGUERAS - Bed & Breakfast @casahiguerasmoclin

ANDREW WATSON - @awatsonone

IAN RUTTER - @ianrutter