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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...
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A guide to surviving house guests

  Here is an old Spanish proverb:El huésped y el pez hieden al tercer día – Guests and fish stink on the third day....
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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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Bullfighting in Canillas de Albaida

Whist travelling round Andalucia I have observed, and fallen in love with many parts of Spain and it’s culture. ...
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Bull Fighting

  Spain has always been famous for its bull-fights which are undergoing a new lease of life after an increase in interest. In Spain...
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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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Skiing in Granada

  When storms arrive, life at the top of this treeless mountain stops and visitors either drop down to Granada or curl up...
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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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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...