Today, 16 November, is the International Day of Flamenco. In Andalucía it is celebrated wholeheartedly, especially in Jerez, the other population…
Our blogger Paul Whitelock has always been fascinated by signs and notices, especially ones in foreign languages and…
There are still houses in the villages of the Serranía de Ronda with antiquated electrical systems or with out-of-date fuse boxes. This means…
Federico García Lorca was a poet, dramatist and musician. He was also a homosexual at a time when it was illegal to be so.
Imagine the scenario: you are British and are due to travel shortly to another country, but have lost your passport, had it stolen or it has expired…
Since February 2020 Paul Whitelock had not stepped onto an aeroplane. He wasn’t convinced it was safe to do so, despite the public…
Earlier this year Paul Whitelock explained how to sell a car here in Spain, or, at least, how he did it.
Two new retail spaces opened in Ronda last week. Paul Whitelock investigates…
Last week the…
When we British talk of a fry-up we think of bacon, sausages, eggs, fried bread, etc. A Spaniard who orders a fritura…
Paul Whitelock has visited Extremadura twice – once about 20 years ago and again just recently. In
It’s autumn here in Andalucía and so pumpkin and squash abound. Whilst a pumpkin purée is a staple dish for this season, I like to mix it up a little and…
Paul Whitelock has visited Extremadura twice – once about 20 years ago and last week. In Part 1 he describes his first visit in 2002.
Banks are lobbing charges on current accounts without warning customers. Some customers now pay 240 euros a year just to have an account.
There are many more road traffic hazards in Spain than in the UK, contends long-time resident of the Serranía de Ronda
It’s a little bit late in the season for this recipe, but, with daytime temperatures still around 30C in the Serranía, it’s an ideal drink…