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Monthly Archives: December 2020

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Alcohol – ‘The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s little problems’?
13 Dec 2020

Alcohol – ‘The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s little problems’?

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Zambomba
13 Dec 2020

Zambomba

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The zambomba is two things in Spain. It’s a musical instrument, but also a traditional  Christmas “fiesta” of carols…
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Bottle openers, bodyguards and balaclavas
12 Dec 2020

Bottle openers, bodyguards and balaclavas

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There is a common type of compound noun in Spanish which describes a person or a device that does something. Like a can opener, a corkscrew or a…
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BEST BAR NONE? Meet empresario Paul Darwent of Allioli
11 Dec 2020

BEST BAR NONE? Meet empresario Paul Darwent of Allioli

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Paul Darwent is from the UK, with the emphasis on the word from, for he has lived most of his life outside of the country.  He has spent all his…
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Entrevista al empresario Paul Darwent – Bar Allioli, Jimera de Líbar
11 Dec 2020

Entrevista al empresario Paul Darwent – Bar Allioli, Jimera de Líbar

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Paul Darwent es del Reino Unido, con énfasis en la palabra de, ya que ha vivido la mayor parte de su vida fuera del país. Ha pasado toda su vida…
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N.B. Nota(ry) bene
10 Dec 2020

N.B. Nota(ry) bene

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Most of us only go to the Notary when we buy or sell a house here in Spain. However, Paul Whitelock has discovered…
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Adif prestará el servicio de asistencia a personas con discapacidad o movilidad reducida en estaciones
10 Dec 2020

Adif prestará el servicio de asistencia a personas con discapacidad o movilidad reducida en estaciones

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Adif prestará a partir del próximo 12 de diciembre el servicio de asistencia a personas con discapacidad o movilidad reducida en estaciones para los…
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Costa del Sol theatre sends out SOS for urgent help
09 Dec 2020

Costa del Sol theatre sends out SOS for urgent help

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The Salón Varietés Theatre in Fuengirola  on Spain’s Costa del Sol has issued an urgent SOS – Save our Salón – for urgent help to…
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La Junta prorroga hasta la medianoche del viernes las actuales medidas frente al coronavirus
09 Dec 2020

La Junta prorroga hasta la medianoche del viernes las actuales medidas frente al coronavirus

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El Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía (BOJA) ha publicado un
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Emergencias 112 coordina más de 7.600 incidencias durante el Puente de la Constitución en toda Andalucía
09 Dec 2020

Emergencias 112 coordina más de 7.600 incidencias durante el Puente de la Constitución en toda Andalucía

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El teléfono 112 Andalucía ha gestionado un total de 7.660 incidencias durante el Puente de la Constitución, entre las 15:00 horas del viernes 4…
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From Germany to Spain… meet Secret Serranía contributor Rita Whitelock
09 Dec 2020

From Germany to Spain… meet Secret Serranía contributor Rita Whitelock

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Rita Whitelock has lived in Montejaque and Ronda since 2005. German-born…
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CATA DE VINO VIRTUAL: Vinos de Ronda y La Serranía
08 Dec 2020

CATA DE VINO VIRTUAL: Vinos de Ronda y La Serranía

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Es cierto que la actual pandemia nos ha cambiado la vida, quizás para siempre. La gente ha tenido que buscar otras formas de hacer cosas, por…
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ONLINE TASTING: Wines of Ronda and the Serranía
08 Dec 2020

ONLINE TASTING: Wines of Ronda and the Serranía

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It is a fact that the current pandemic has changed our lives, perhaps forever. People have had to find other ways of doing things, for example…
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¿Cómo saber el posible grado de dependencia? La nueva web de la Agencia de Servicios Sociales incluye un asistente para calcular
08 Dec 2020

¿Cómo saber el posible grado de dependencia? La nueva web de la Agencia de Servicios Sociales incluye un asistente para calcular

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¿Cómo saber el posible grado de dependencia? Si usted va a solicitar la valoración del grado de dependencia o ya lo ha hecho y quiere conocer un…
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Sabor a Málaga entrega los premios a los mejores quesos de cabra de la provincia
08 Dec 2020

Sabor a Málaga entrega los premios a los mejores quesos de cabra de la provincia

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La Diputación de Málaga, a través de su marca promocional ‘Sabor a Málaga’, ha hecho entrega ayer de los premios los mejores quesos de cabra de la…
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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

​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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