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Monthly Archives: November 2020

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Home security in Spain – rejas or an alarm?
30 Nov 2020

Home security in Spain – rejas or an alarm?

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  • Living in Spain
After a spate of burglaries in the campo, Paul Whitelock decided he needed to upgrade the security on his…
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Paul Whitelock
Fears for Ronda, the surrounding areas, Andalucía and Spain in general
30 Nov 2020

Fears for Ronda, the surrounding areas, Andalucía and Spain in general

  • Blogs
  • My passion for Ronda
For some days I have been postponing writing this post, mainly due to my lack of words or understanding in trying to explain everything. I want to…
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Ronald Watt
How we found our dream home in the Serranía de Ronda
29 Nov 2020

How we found our dream home in the Serranía de Ronda

  • A view from the mountains
  • Blogs
Everybody is on the lookout for their dream home. Before I met the Meter Maid I thought I’d found mine in Latchford, Warrington. A…
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Paul Whitelock
Bubble and Squeak – Secret Serranía style
28 Nov 2020

Bubble and Squeak – Secret Serranía style

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After his steak au poivre Paul…
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Paul Whitelock
LOG BLOG: How to keep warm and cosy during winter in Spain
27 Nov 2020

LOG BLOG: How to keep warm and cosy during winter in Spain

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  • Living in Spain
Since he’s lived in Andalucía Paul Whitelock has needed to get logs in for the winter. Here is his logs diary for the…
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Paul Whitelock
Steak au poivre – Secret Serranía style
27 Nov 2020

Steak au poivre – Secret Serranía style

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This is one of Paul Whitelock’s signature dishes. It was the first meal he prepared for the Meter Maid when…
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Paul Whitelock
A Celtic wedding in Ronda
26 Nov 2020

A Celtic wedding in Ronda

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Recently Paul Whitelock wrote
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Paul Whitelock
Weather Warnings – 26 November 2020 – Serranía de Ronda
26 Nov 2020

Weather Warnings – 26 November 2020 – Serranía de Ronda

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Orange alerts (major risk) for heavy rain and thunderstorms for the Serrania de Ronda in Spain’s Andalucia from AEMET, the state weather…
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Secret Serrania
The story of El Rincón in Ronda – the “City of Dreams”
25 Nov 2020

The story of El Rincón in Ronda – the “City of Dreams”

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  • Blogs
Paul Whitelock looks back fondly to a period of his life in the mid-2000s which was dominated by his relationship with El Rincón.
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Paul Whitelock
FORGOTTEN ANNIVERSARY: Spain’s General Franco died 45 years ago
25 Nov 2020

FORGOTTEN ANNIVERSARY: Spain’s General Franco died 45 years ago

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  • Blogs
On November 20 it was the 45th anniversary of the death of Spanish dictator General Franco. Paul Whitelock…
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Paul Whitelock
Weather Warnings – 25 November 2020 – Serranía de Ronda
25 Nov 2020

Weather Warnings – 25 November 2020 – Serranía de Ronda

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Secret Serrania
BIRD MAN: Meet Ronda nature guide and Secret Serranía contributor Peter Jones
24 Nov 2020

BIRD MAN: Meet Ronda nature guide and Secret Serranía contributor Peter Jones

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Peter Jones is an author, naturalist, co-founder of Spanish Nature, Worldwide Birding Tours and currently president of the
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Paul Whitelock
All’s well that ends well!
23 Nov 2020

All’s well that ends well!

  • A view from the mountains
  • Blogs
Paul Whitelock’s domestic water is supplied from a well. For a good while now his well has not been well. For no discernible reason the…
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Paul Whitelock
Can you help support the Solidarity Fridge and Food Bank in Gaucín?
23 Nov 2020

Can you help support the Solidarity Fridge and Food Bank in Gaucín?

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Mar Blanco and Jorge Carretero of the  Pura Vida “La Tienda Verde”
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Secret Serrania
Keeping it short with Spanish acronyms and abbreviations
23 Nov 2020

Keeping it short with Spanish acronyms and abbreviations

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  • Spanish Matters
Like most languages, Spanish makes wide use of acronyms and abbreviations.  Here Paul Whitelock casts his eye
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Jun 2026

San Juan Pilgrimage 2026 in Algatocín

On the 26, 27 and 28 of June 2026, Algatocín will celebrate the Romería de San Juan, an event that in recent years has been promoted as a way to recover an old tradition, since in the past it was common for many people to travel to the vicinity of the Genal river to enjoy a day in the countryside with family and friends. The pilgrimage, organised by the Ayuntamiento de Algatocín town hall and Camping Genal, will take place in the Vega de la Curtida area. The programme of activities will begin on Friday at 6pm with motorcycle ribbon races, and a DJ will keep the party going until the early hours of the morning. On Saturday, the main day of the pilgrimage, a mass in honour of Saint John will be held at 9am in the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. Following the mass, the cart carrying the image of the Saint will depart from the La Ereta area for Vega de la Curtida. It will be accompanied by numerous local residents who will walk or ride horses along the approximately seven-kilometre route to the celebration site. The Algatocín Town Hall has also announced that a […]

27
Jun 2026

Anniversary of birth of Fray Leopoldo in Alpandeire

On Saturday 27 June 2026, the municipality of Alpandeire in the Serranía de Ronda will once again commemorate the birth of its most illustrious resident, Blessed Friar Leopoldo, who was born in this beautiful town in the Genal Valley on 24 June 1864, some 162 years ago. Fray Leopoldo Day has been celebrated in Alpandeire since 2011, with the participation of hundreds of residents and visitors who typically come to the village during the weekend of the celebration. The feast day of Friar Leopoldo will begin at 10.30 am in the Iglesia de San Antonio de Padua with a commemorative Mass. Following the Mass, shortly before noon, the eagerly awaited procession will commence, in which the image of the ‘beato’ will travel through the streets of his hometown on a beautifully decorated throne carried by men and women. It is worth noting that both the image of the friar and the throne were donated in 2010 by a local family after Friar Leopoldo’s beatification. Numerous people will accompany the procession along its route, which will pause at the Blessed’s birthplace and in the Plaza de Fray Leopoldo. At this location, a floral offering will be made at the sculpture. The […]

27
Jun 2026

‘Hecho por Ellas’ rural craft event in Atajate

Crafts, entrepreneurship and visibility for women from the mountains of the Serranía de Ronda On 27 June 2026, Atajate will host ‘Hecho por Ellas’ (Made by Them), a craft event created to highlight the work, talent and entrepreneurship of women artisans from the Serranía de Ronda area. This initiative, funded by the State Pact against Gender Violence and the Ministry of Equality, aims to highlight the fundamental role that women have historically played in artisanal trades, a task that for a long time has remained in the background despite its enormous contribution to the economic, cultural and social development of our towns and villages. ‘Hecho por Ellas’ will bring together several entrepreneurial women from the region who have turned crafts into their profession and way of life. Through different exhibition spaces distributed throughout the municipality, the participants will showcase their techniques, materials, and creations, allowing visitors to experience firsthand the value of traditional and contemporary crafts. Among the participating artisans we will find jewellery made with wire, creations made with esparto grass and other plant materials, artistic pieces made with resins and proposals based on natural elements and wrappings, among other initiatives that reflect the creativity and artisanal richness of […]

11
Jul 2026

Festival Pueblo live music in Atajate

Typically held in late June or early July, this is a massive free summer music festival that takes place at the local swimming pool’s esplanade. The experience: A lively night of outdoor concerts featuring a mix of Andalusian pop, rock, rumba and flamenco acts. The vibe: It features live music and DJs that keep the party going from late in the evening until the sun comes up, all with free admission.

18
Jul 2026

Blues Music with Fernando Neris in Jimera de Líbar

​Fernando Neris is an authentic Spanish Blues artist settled in Belgium since the year 2000. He is an acknowledged specialist in fingerpicking and lapsteel guitar, who has a deep knowledge of the old pre-war acoustic repertoire, giving as much importance to music as to the rich lyrics. His abundant discography includes collaborations with many Flemish and French-speaking artists, from blues-rock to jazz-blues, gospel and folk. Since 2009 Fernando preferably performs in solo format, not only in Belgium, but also in Spain and even in Japan. Fernando’s repertoire, filled with human and heartfelt stories, pays homage to great classic Blues artists such as Robert Johnson, Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and Muddy Waters. As a songwriter, he has published dozens of songs that he performs sometimes as a songster, sometimes as a leader of other groups: The Hoodoogang, De Ferre Trio, Lucifer Mo’ Blues…

18
Jul 2026

Night trail race in the Genal valley

Two routes are available of 9 or 15 kilometres as the night mountain race celebrates its 10th anniversary. Registration open at www.dorsalchip.es/carrera/2026/7/18/Trail_Nocturno_Genalguacil.aspx  

30
Jul 2026

Pueblos Blancos Music Festival 2026

One of the first cultural and musical events of its kind in Spain and in Europe! International bands and musicians stay in local villages, learn about the region and share their music with local musicians and music fans, through talks, workshops, excursions and concerts. This year it will offer four days of free concerts with over 25 great bands from around the world, including around 12 from Texas in the USA. They will take place in the ancient and spectacular Andalusian mountain settings of Ronda, Montejaque and Cortes de la Frontera, in southern Spain! Legendary international artists like Joe King Carrasco, mixed with great up-and-coming international bands, young indie-rock groups and local Spanish bands; playing free concerts every night, after-hours jam sessions with local and international musicians and shared activities with the performing musicians, local residents and visitors. Many of the bands come from Texas – many from Austin, the live music capital of the world. Thanks to the support of local councils, other local public institutions, sponsors, and local musicians, the concerts and events are free so that all music fans can attend.

01
Nov 2026

All Saints’ Day

National holiday

01
May 2027

May Day

National holiday

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