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Spain… where the grass is greener – not!
28 May 2026

Spain… where the grass is greener – not!

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In Andalucía pretty much the only places where grass grows are on golf courses, in public parks and on the lawns of British residents. Spanish…
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Paul Whitelock
Metamorphosis: Annus Horribilis to Annus Mirabilis – Part II
28 May 2022

Metamorphosis: Annus Horribilis to Annus Mirabilis – Part II

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In a speech to the nation in 1992 Queen Elizabeth II described that year as her
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Paul Whitelock
Serendipity III – Two Hungarians, Joan Manuel Serrat and Pasos Largos
28 May 2022

Serendipity III – Two Hungarians, Joan Manuel Serrat and Pasos Largos

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It’s happened again – Paul Whitelock has fallen “victim” to Serendipity. According to…
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Serendipity II – Ana María, a car service and sushi
28 May 2022

Serendipity II – Ana María, a car service and sushi

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According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, ‘serendipity’ is the fact of
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Paul Whitelock
In Memoriam: Federico García Lorca, Spain’s greatest poet ‘appears’ in Ronda
28 Nov 2021

In Memoriam: Federico García Lorca, Spain’s greatest poet ‘appears’ in Ronda

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Federico García Lorca was a poet, dramatist and musician. He was also a homosexual at a time when it was illegal to be so.
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Paul Whitelock
Cheque (sic) your bank account in Spain for extra charges
05 Oct 2021

Cheque (sic) your bank account in Spain for extra charges

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Banks are lobbing charges on current accounts without warning customers. Some customers now pay 240 euros a year just to have an account.
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Paul Whitelock
Remembering Paquirri – the Ronda bullfighter who took Pamplona’s San Fermin festival by storm
27 Jun 2021

Remembering Paquirri – the Ronda bullfighter who took Pamplona’s San Fermin festival by storm

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Paul Whitelock attended his first corrida de toros at the age of 21 when he was living in San Sebastián in the Basque country. His…
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Foreign residents in the Serranía de Ronda on the box – a follow up
18 Apr 2021

Foreign residents in the Serranía de Ronda on the box – a follow up

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Recently nine foreign residents of the Serrania de Ronda featured in a
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Charry TV - La Serranía de Ronda: un rincón con encanto para quedarse
18 Apr 2021

Foreign residents of the Serranía de Ronda on the box

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Last week Charry TV in Ronda premiered a documentary about foreigners who have come to reside in the City of the Tajo. Journalist …
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María José García
Fried goat’s cheese with caramelised pears – Secret Serranía style
29 Dec 2020

Fried goat’s cheese with caramelised pears – Secret Serranía style

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It often works well to mix savoury and sweet. This recipe from Paul Whitelock is a good example… Ingredients …
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Paul Whitelock
Christmas Dinner a la inglesa
23 Dec 2020

Christmas Dinner a la inglesa

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Mientras que los españoles celebran su comida principal de Navidad en la noche del 24 de diciembre, Noche Buena (ver
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Paul Whitelock
Langostinos con Chiles y Mangos a la Secret Serranía
04 Dec 2020

Langostinos con Chiles y Mangos a la Secret Serranía

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Una amiga en Facebook pidió algunas ideas para usar los chiles frescos en su nevera. Paul Whitelock aceptó el reto y…
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Del norte de Devon al sur de España en siete décadas… Tercera parte: Una nueva vida en Andalucía
02 Aug 2020

Del norte de Devon al sur de España en siete décadas… Tercera parte: Una nueva vida en Andalucía

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Después de tres décadas de visitas regulares a España, llegaron el milenio y 25 años de vida matrimonial. Entonces, en el verano de…
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PAUL WHITELOCK: Una vista desde las montañas… una introducción
12 Jul 2020

PAUL WHITELOCK: Una vista desde las montañas… una introducción

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Hola. Me llamo Paul Whitelock. Llevo ya 12 años viviendo aquí en las montañas de la Serranía de Ronda, pasando el tiempo en Montejaque y la pedanía…
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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.

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Nov 2026

All Saints’ Day

National holiday

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May 2027

May Day

National holiday

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