From the Spanish local press...."131 new supermarkets SPAR will open in Andalusia during the period 2010-2012 and will begin tomorrow with a new establishment in the Granadina locality of Íllora.It is 200 meters square and it is a good sample of the change of style that Miquel Alimentació Grup wants to give. These are ideal for the families or homes that do not need to buy great amounts."

Went for my first visit on Saturday, (it took me three days to find the location of the new store - previously the Motorcyle Shop)
A little disappointed to find that it stocks only Spanish food...no English type products at all, although it does have a self service selection of meat and bread products...

I still wait for Tesco to arrive in town.........

Visit to Granada City

I decided to have a visit into the City... this week is the festival of Corpus Christi in Granada. Went in on the 9.15am autobus, direct from Illora to Granada for €2.10 each way, much easier than finding a parking place in one of underground car parks.
Lots of tourists, streets and shops all very busy..I didnt actually see the Corpus Christi procession, picture courtesy of google!

I took some pics of various street views..the architecture is amazing

Summer is on it's way!

Returned to Illora after a few weeks in the UK, and surprised to see the change in the garden.


Flowers are blooming, plants needing to be tied down, and very pleased to see tiny grapes forming on our new vine! Still unsure if they're the edible variety, might possibly be for winemaking - (cutting was taken from someone's plant)

Preparations are also underway at the Municipal swimming pool, which should open towards the end of June