Sometimes you get a message out of the blue and it just resonates with you. Teo Dimov is a singer from Paris, but he has sent us this video which was filmed in Almeria. It’s great to see the Spaghetti…
Alcazabar de Almería
The Alcazabar de Almería is a giant fortress standing guard over the city of Almería. It’s really an unmissable sight if you are in the area, but the reality is that it’s taken me three or four visits to get…
Share this:
Paella Westerns in the Almeria Desert
Paella Westerns is what they should have been called. Forget all that nonsense about Spaghetti Westerns. They were filmed in Spain so from this day on you should refer to them as Paella Westerns! The incorrect nomenclature was actually a…
Share this:
Olive Oil fresh from the mill
Olive oil is such an important part of Spanish life. On a salad, with bread, or in your cooking – it’s both versatile and delicious. It’s a product that’s ubiquitous and supermarkets have such a large range that it can…
Share this:
Gabi – The Alpaca who supports Brighton!
It was such a privilege to see Experience Alpacas in Andalucia on TV, and especially to see how much Gabi has grown since we last saw her. Anyone who visits Alan and Lorna at the Olive Mill will fall in…
Share this:
Malaga Aviation Museum
Malaga Aviation Museum doesn’t get anywhere near the number of visitors it deserves. Tucked away in a hidden corner of the airport, it gets missed as most people are rushing either to or from their flights. That’s a real shame…
Share this:
The Russian Museum Collection in Malaga
If you are a fan of Russian art, you really shouldn’t miss the art collection of the Russian Museum which is housed in an old tobacco factory just to the south of Malaga city centre. Check the website before you…
Share this:
Learn Spanish in Ronda
How is your Spanish these days? The answer for most of us is “not as good as I would like it to be.” Why is that? Well, most of us would say “I just don’t have the time.” There is…
Share this:
The English Cemetery in Malaga
The English Cemetery in Malaga is a lovely little spot to ponder the past. To call it English is a bit of a misnomer really. Those interred came from around Europe, but predominately from the UK, so the British Cemetery…
Share this:
Jamones Rute
Vegetarians look away now! Jamones Rute is a small museum dedicated to the production of the Spanish staple snack – jamon. Let’s not call it ham, as that does not do it justice at all! Situated in the town of Rute,…
