Where are you from?
Germany
How long have you lived in Granada, and what brought you here?
I came to Granada for the first time in 2016 while I was working in Almería for the Plataforma Solar de Almería, and this is where I met my future wife. We moved to Granada permanently in 2019.
What do you do here?
I am an electrical engineer and part of the German engineering team at Greening Group here in Granada. The company, which focuses on renewable energy, was founded locally in 2011 and employs many people of various nationalities.
What part of the city do you live in?
My family and I spend the winter months in the city center and summers in Churriana de La Vega, which is just outside the city.
What do you like most about Granada?
I would have to say tapas and all of the local options for outdoor activities. For example, in Granada, one does not have to choose between the mountains and the sea, both are at your fingertips. There are also a lot of activities we can enjoy together as a family with our newborn daughter, Giulia. Finally, there are many cultural activities that take place in the city. There is a lot to like about Granada!
What would you say you like the least?
The month of August, when it gets very hot in the city and beaches are quite busy. But on the other hand, the mountains always offer a reprieve from both—the summer heat and the crowds.
What is your favorite local activity?
I am part of the local underwater rugby team here in Granada, which was started last year. I had never heard of this sport before, it is quite exotic and uncommon. I really enjoy it as you can burn a lot of energy and stress, and since it’s underwater, there is very little risk of injury. Playing an underwater sport is also great training so that in the summer I can explore the underwater world through snorkeling in La Herradura or Playa Rijana, just past Calahonda, which I also enjoy doing very much.
What is your favorite restaurant?
We usually skip formal restaurants and take advantage of the city’s tapas bar scene. If I had to name one, it would be Carmen el Agua in the Albaicín.
And what would be your favorite tapas bar?
We love La Taberna de Fany in Churriana de la Vega. It’s super local, very affordable and they serve great tapas. For a place right in the city center, I’d recommend Minotauro.
What is one tip you would give someone visiting Granada?
If you are here for a short visit, make sure you explore the neighborhoods of Albaicín and Sacromonte, and definitely stop at the Mirador de San Nicolas viewing point
Why not follow Tobias’ recommendations?
- Restaurante Carmen el Agua at Placeta del Aljibe de Trillo, 7
- Minotauro Tapas at Calle Imprenta, 6
- La Taberna de Fany at Carretera de Alhama, 88
