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Do you know how the Serranía de Ronda got its name?
02 Nov 2020

Do you know how the Serranía de Ronda got its name?

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Paul Whitelock remains fascinated by language and its origins and the way it links together and develops. Lately he’s been wondering about the…
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Paul Whitelock
NUTTY!: Locals in south of Spain thrash trees with long sticks – find out why…
31 Oct 2020

NUTTY!: Locals in south of Spain thrash trees with long sticks – find out why…

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When Paul Whitelock went for a walk with his dog in the countryside above Montejaque, he came across a group of people hitting a tree with long sticks.…
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Paul Whitelock
Juzcar in the romantic Serranía de Ronda
26 Oct 2020

Romantic rural getaways in the Serranía de Ronda

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Are you looking to get away with your loved one for a couple of days? A romantic country getaway in the Serranía de Ronda is the perfect way to…
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Do you remember the last major disruption of international air travel 10 years ago?
26 Oct 2020

Do you remember the last major disruption of international air travel 10 years ago?

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The difficulties people throughout the world are experiencing with air travel, as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, reminds Paul Whitelock…
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Paul Whitelock
BE A WINNER!: Secret Serranía sponsors Super Quiz
09 Oct 2020

BE A WINNER!: Secret Serranía sponsors Super Quiz

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Secret Serranía is sponsoring a series of quizzes throughout the area. The first edition of these bilingual quizzes will be held in the north of the…
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La Donaira in the Serranía de Ronda launches campaign to ‘help the bees’
08 Oct 2020

La Donaira in the Serranía de Ronda launches campaign to ‘help the bees’

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At the Finca La Donaira luxury eco retreat, near Montecorto in the…
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The accent, smoking, beer and red tape!
06 Oct 2020

The accent, smoking, beer and red tape!

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When Paul Whitelock moved to live in the Serranía de Ronda in Spain there were just four things he did not like about…
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Paul Whitelock
Being retired in the Serranía de Ronda
03 Oct 2020

Being retired in the Serranía de Ronda

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It’s a bit of a cliché when retired people say they’ve never been so busy, writes Paul Whitelock, but it’s true! Nevertheless Paul likes the…
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Paul Whitelock
Not so secret Serranía de Ronda stats!
29 Sep 2020

Not so secret Serranía de Ronda stats!

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What do you know about the Serranía de Ronda? Most of us tend to just know about the town or village where we live and/or work or where we visit…
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Paul Whitelock
The Young Entrepreneurs of the Serranía de Ronda
26 Sep 2020

The Young Entrepreneurs of the Serranía de Ronda

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There is a new phenomenon taking place in the Serranía de Ronda. The increase in the number of very young entrepreneurs. In Ronda,…
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Paul Whitelock
Doppelgängers in Andalucía: Robert de Niro’s waiting… in Ronda?
22 Sep 2020

Doppelgängers in Andalucía: Robert de Niro’s waiting… in Ronda?

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You’ve probably all heard the rather wacky theory that John F Kennedy, Elvis, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Princess Diana et al aren’t dead at…
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Paul Whitelock
Rita’s Serrania de Ronda Fish Pie
05 Sep 2020

Rita’s Serrania de Ronda Fish Pie

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Some years ago Rita Whitelock, the Meter Maid, was asked by the then proprietor of the hotel in Montejaque to cater for the SOL Classic Car Club…
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Rita Whitelock
Subalpine Warbler: Andalucia Bird Society’s ‘Bird of the Month’
02 Sep 2020

Subalpine Warbler: Andalucia Bird Society’s ‘Bird of the Month’

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Although we are all familiar with this common summer visitor it was surprising, during the course of a little research, to learn that so little is…
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Andalucia Bird Society
All TIE’d up! How to apply for the Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero in Spain
12 Aug 2020

All TIE’d up! How to apply for the Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero in Spain

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Paul Whitelock has finally fought through the bureaucracy and red tape and has made his application for a TIE, basically a NIE with a photo. Here, he…
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Paul Whitelock
Top 10 places to visit around the Serranía de Ronda
10 Aug 2020

Top 10 places to visit around the Serranía de Ronda

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Paul Whitelock chooses his top 10 places to visit around Ronda and the Serranía. Do you agree with him? Add your suggestions in the…
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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 […]

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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.

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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…

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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  

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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

01
May 2027

May Day

National holiday

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