There are some Spanish destinations that seem destined only to be known for their airports. Holidaymakers land at concrete jungles such as Malaga and jump on the bus or into their hire car and see nothing of the vibrant Cities in which they land.

As the splendid November weather shows no sign of abating in the province of Granada, I spent Sunday in the fresh air and mountains of La Alpujarra. It is a beautiful area all too often overlooked by those living in the Lecrin Valley, on the Costa Tropical or Granada.