Jamie Oliver does Andalucia

Tonight on channel 4 at 9 pm (GMT) is the second part of Jamie does… and tonight it focuses on Andalucia. Some of the filming was not far from us, in Ronda. Should be interesting to all you food buffs or anyone interested in this region of Spain. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/jamie-does/episode-guide/series-1/episode-2

Romería del ‘Lunes de Quasimodo’

After the incredible effort and dedication of all involved with this years ‘Samana Santa’ the town has a buzz of excitement in anticipation of one of the biggest fiestas of the year, ‘Quasimodo Monday’. The fair has set up on the old ferria ground, our children have made their ‘hornazo’ (a sort of model made out of [...]

The Olive Press

The newest edition of the widely read English Andalucian newspaper, The Olive Press, hit the streets today. Obviously not usually a thing of note, however, this edition is a little special, an 8 page pull out all about our lovely ‘Pueblo Blanco’. So get yourself a cuppa and take a look -http://issuu.com/theolivepress/docs/issue80/16

Valentines Weekend

Wishing everyone happy Valentine’s weekend, here at Casa Marroc we have visiting clients taking advantage of our 3 nights for 2 Valentine’s special with complimentary bubbly and chocs.  Also we have had a call from our good friend Chris Risbey of El Elefante Amarillo Hotel (www.elelefanteamarillo.com) in nearby Montejaque, he has employed the skills of one of Andalusia’s Best Spanish Guitar Players, [...]

Martes 9 de Febrero – Huelga General (general strike)

Its been a quiet day today, very few shops open (Mercadona, paper kiosk, pharmacist and garage), bars have left the shutters closed and most people have stayed away from work. Today has seen a strike across the Sierra de Cadiz, as organised by the Union of Andalucian Workers (www.sidicatoandaluz.org) . This action has been in response to what they see as [...]

New events add for May

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Via Verde – Reopens

During the Christmas storms the Via Verde which runs 36km from Olvera to Puerto Serrano to the West has been closed due to land slides and damage to the surface. Following the big clean up the ‘Fundación Vía Verde de la Sierra’ the organisation responsible for the route has just declared it open.

Olvera Carnaval , 13th-21st Febuary

Its carnival season in Andalucia and Cadiz has the second largest in the world (after Rio de Janeiro). Olvera town hall has just produced the program for our up and coming carnival. Its a fun-filled week with processions, parties and ‘Chirigatos’ (comical singing groups) performing in various plazas around town, go to our February Events page to see the [...]

Jan 28th – Campo Aid

Thursday 28th January – Camp Aid. As many of you may be aware, this area was subject to very extreme weather conditions over the Christmas period, this effected many people, particularly those who live in the ‘campo’. Amongst these, some of the worst effected where Pete and Dianne, who live just outside Olvera. Pete is one half [...]