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A History of Flamenco

The roots of Flamenco can be traced back for centuries. Born from the expression of a persecuted people, most notably, the Gypsies of...
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COMPETA ARCHEZ AND CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA

WALK OF THE THREE WHITE VILLAGES – CÓMPETA, ARCHEZ AND CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA Distance: Approx. 18km (long route), 12km (short route)Time taken: 4.5...
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Buzzing in the Campo

  Did you hear that sound like an angry helicopter coming from the campo south of Cómpeta recently? Our flying...
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The History of Cava, Spanish Sparkling Wine

Champagne was the first sparkling wine and it is the most famous. Only wines made in the Champagne region of France may be...
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Whale Watching in Tarifa

    Having some friends over from the UK seemed like the perfect time to go Whale Watching in Tarifa. We sent an email...
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Noche del Vino

To see last Years Noche Del Vino photos  Click Here  Cómpeta is best known to many for its locally produced...
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Sevilla in June

  A couple of years ago, to celebrate our first decade as a couple, we decided to romantically go to...
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Bitter and Sweet Almonds

  Billowing pink and white clouds of almond blossom are one of the first harbingers of the New Year in...
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10th Anniversary of the Pilon Restaurant in Competa

Last month marked the 10th Anniversary of the Pilon restaurant in Competa. The Grapevine spoke to the owners Christian and...