Rota is a lovely coastal Andalusian town not far from Jerez and Cadiz. It is probably best known for its US Naval Base but it is a town worthy of exploration in its own right. Rota’s first known name was…
Jerez, Xerez, Sherry!
Jerez de la Frontera, also known as Xerez, is the heart of sherry country. One of Andalucia’s many star attractions, the city is much more than just fortified wine though, so even if (like me!) you’re not a huge fan,…
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Teo Dimov sings in Tabernas!
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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Machaquito Aniseed Liqueur
Machaquito may just change your drinking habits! When I think of aniseed flavoured alcoholic drinks, Pernod springs to mind, and some of those memories are not too pleasant! Add in the occasional experiment with ouzo in Greece or raki in…
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La Virgen de Gracia
La Virgen de Gracia sits on a hill high above the town of Archidona. It is the site of a hermitage built over a former mosque, but it is much more than that. It is a place from where to…
