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Ben Barclay
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Lover of all things Andalucía – its history, natural beauty, culture, food and wine
Lived in Granada, Andalucía for 20 years
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When I moved to Granada in 2006, I initially intended to stay for a year or two. Maybe three or four at most. But like many people, I was captivated by the city’s history and culture, as well as its strategic location close to the sea and in the shadow of the imposing Sierra Nevada mountains. Having travelled widely before I came here, I knew that Granada was special. Little by little I became a local – a “Granaíno”. As well as enjoying everything Granada has to offer, I love exploring the cities and countryside of Andalucía, and my wife and I recently set up the travel website Andalucía Bound (andalucia-bound.com), which offers inspiration and practical advice for visitors to Andalucía. We're also keen hikers, and for fifteen years we've been running the website treksierranevada.com, with information about self-guided hikes in the Sierra Nevada.

In 2011, I co-founded the educational publisher LinguaFrame S.L., which produces textbooks in English for Spanish secondary schools, and I'm the author and editor of fifteen history, geography and science textbooks. I also work as a government-authorised translator, with my specialist areas including historical and cultural texts for museums and advertising material related to tourism.

Credentials
Publications and Shows
  • Author of fifteen history, geography and science textbooks for Spanish schools

  • andalucia-bound.com – inspiration and practical advice for visitors to Andalucía

  • treksierranevada.com – self-guided hikes in the Sierra Nevada mountains

Education
  • MA in English, Cambridge University

Certifications
  • Government-authorised translator, English – Norwegian and Norwegian – English

Professional Association
  • Association of Government Authorized Translators in Norway

Achievements
  • ¡Más Granaíno que los Granaínos!

  • Bilingual English/Norwegian. Fluent Spanish speaker.

  • Visited every* castle, museum and mountain in Andalucía. *Work in progress :)

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Religious Sites
Architecture
Food And Drink
Uncover the working-class roots behind Andalusia’s greatest art forms

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Colonial History
Modern History
Fine Art
Explore the city's fascinating past as the trading hub for Spain’s global empire

Walking Tour

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120 mins
Architecture
Medieval History
Colonial History
Unravel centuries of Spanish conquest and culture via this landmark's ceramics

Indoor Tour

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60 mins
Ancient History
Medieval History
Architecture
Witness centuries of conquest layered into the walls built by successive empires

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Religious Sites
Architecture
Medieval History
Immerse yourself in the atmospheric old town, once at Western Europe's centre

Walking Tour

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75 mins
Ancient History
Medieval History
UNESCO Sites
See interwoven Muslim, Christian and Jewish heritage in the charming Roman city

Walking Tour

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180 mins
Religious Sites
Food And Drink
Ancient History
Trace the rise and fall of the Moorish citadel at the crossroads of Andalucía

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Architecture
Medieval History
Modern History
Soak up medieval charm and UNESCO-listed architecture in this foodies’ haven

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Architecture
Food And Drink
Medieval History
Delve into the rich history of this elegant town shaped by three cultures

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Medieval History
Industrial Revolution
Modern History
Meet the colourful characters who brought fame and infamy to the Costa del Sol

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Industrial Revolution
Modern History
Revolution
Dive into how industrialists, anarchists, and tourists forged this port city

Walking Tour

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120 mins
Neighbourhoods
Medieval History
Music And Performance
Emerge from charming alleys onto inspiring viewpoints in the city's ancient core

Walking Tour

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120 mins
Architecture
Food And Drink
Medieval History
Take in 1,000 years of history and architecture in the beating heart of Granada

Walking Tour

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180 mins
Neighbourhoods
Medieval History
Modern History
Trace Granada's Jewish and Muslim history through a maze of tapas-dotted streets

Walking Tour

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120 mins
Medieval History
War And Military
Scenic Routes
Trek through the Alpujarra village, exploring its rich biodiversity and history

Walking Tour

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75 mins