Almond harvesting in rural Andalucia
It was the sound I heard first, a harsh movement in the trees near the house. It was early morning …
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Five of the best villas and cortijos in Andalucia
Contrary to perceived wisdom, Andalucia is so much more than package holidays and all-inclusive resorts. With Europe’s best climate, stunning …
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Wild flowers around Cortijo de las Nieves
The rain over the past few days has kicked off the spring wild flower season. (Wild lupins) (Serapsis orchid) 3 …
Read MoreWild Flowers – Guaro Viejo
Up at the cortijo this weekend, as we're looking after Lucy Lou. Despite the dry weather, the wid iris, orchids …
Read MoreHiking Route Puerto de la Mujer – Sierra de las Nieves
The Sierra de las Nieves natural park is full of trails and hikes and significant investment has been made in …
Read MoreA Country Escape in Andalucía – International House Hunters Episode HHINT-2702H – Andrew Forbes
Well, for those of you that enjoyed last night’s episode of International House Hunters on HGTV in the States, well …
Read MoreTV crew shoot at Cortijo de las Nieves
A relocation TV show invited me to be a contributor and filmed at Cortijo de las Nieves – full details …
Read MoreHow they used to live…
On the edge of the village of Guaro, I discovered this tiny peasant house surrounded by truly ancient olive trees. …
Read MoreXIII Festival de la Luna Mora – Villa de Gauro – 11, 12, 18 & 19 Sept – Cottage available for rent
Next month will see the annual Luna Mora Festival in Guaro, a small village between Marbella and the Sierra de …
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