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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.

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Two South of Granada
A TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE BLOG FROM ANDALUCIA
Inspired by Amanda and Alan?
Jan 8

Jan 8 Inspired by Amanda and Alan?

Ian Rutter
BBC Filming Moclin, Property, Relocation, Rural depopulation, Spain, Granada Village & Country

Inspired by Amanda & Alan to restore a village property in Spain? Here are seven properties that have great potential for restoration projects in and around Moclín…

Sun and Snow: The Sierra Nevada Ski Resort
Jan 2

Jan 2 Sun and Snow: The Sierra Nevada Ski Resort

Andrew Watson
Bars, Food, Granada, Places to visit, Restaurants, Spain, Sport, Travel, Winter

UPDATED 2025 The Sierra Nevada Ski Resort is the most Southerly in Europe. In recent years the resort has massively improved so if you are thinking of a ski holiday, you should definitely consider this resort…

2026
Jan 1

Jan 1 2026

Ian Rutter
BBC Filming Moclin, Casa Alamanda, Challenges, Christmas, Granada Cultural Holidays, Living Abroad, Rural depopulation, Spanish Culture, Travel, Winter

Happy New Year! Rather than give a recap on everything that happened in 2025, we thought we’d look forward instead of back. …

Our Christmas with Alan and Amanda - Part 2
Dec 16

Dec 16 Our Christmas with Alan and Amanda - Part 2

Ian Rutter
BBC Filming Moclin, Casa Alamanda, Christmas, Fiesta, Food, Local interest, Spanish Culture

Last year, filming of the programme took place over the last full weekend of November last year, and into the beginning of December. The town hall, and Marco our mayor, were hugely supportive as ever and agreed to bring forward the hanging and turning on of the Christmas illuminations…

Rosalía: Lux
Dec 7

Dec 7 Rosalía: Lux

Ian Rutter
Culture, Fiesta, Granada, Local interest, Spanish Culture

I’m going off-piste a little with this blog post, but I felt inspired so you will have to indulge me…

Spanish Winter Recipes
Dec 6

Dec 6 Spanish Winter Recipes

Andrew Watson
Christmas, Food, Recipes, Spanish Culture, Winter

Enjoy a selection of our favourite Winter recipes including my Christmas Granola that’ll give you festive kick for breakfast…

Our Christmas with Alan and Amanda - Part 1
Dec 1

Dec 1 Our Christmas with Alan and Amanda - Part 1

Ian Rutter
Autumn, BBC Filming Moclin, Casa Alamanda, Christmas, Fiesta, Granada, Local interest, Places to visit, Shopping, Spanish Culture, Travel, Winter

We charted our Summer (of 2024) with Alan and Amanda elsewhere in our blog, but now we are excited to report that our involvement extended beyond the summer!

Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Job - A Year On
Aug 21

Aug 21 Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Job - A Year On

Ian Rutter
BBC Filming Moclin, Casa Alamanda, Local interest, Places to visit, Rural depopulation, Spain, Summer

One year ago, on 21st and 22nd August 2024, there were gatherings of friends and neighbours in Moclín to celebrate the end of filming of the BBC TV series, ‘Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Job’. What has changed one year on…

How to eat well in a Spanish Restaurant
Aug 15

Aug 15 How to eat well in a Spanish Restaurant

Andrew Watson
Bars, Challenges, Culture, Expat essentials, Food, Health, Language, Lifestyle, Living Abroad, Local interest, Places to visit, Restaurants, Spanish Culture, Summer, Tapas

Many of our B&B guests have told us how they struggle to get the best out of a Spanish menu. So this our brief guide to help you an your way…

What has happened to consideration for others?
Aug 10

Aug 10 What has happened to consideration for others?

Ian Rutter
ACCOMMODATION, Casa Alamanda, Challenges, Covid-19

After another last minute cancellation for our self-catering house Esperanza 9, we are asking ‘What has happened to consideration for others?’ …

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