Finca Arboleda, Vera, Almeria idyllic Holiday Accommodation.
We had a great break away and will definitely be returning to the area and to the Finca Arboleda if they have availability when the time comes. If I was lucky enough to own such a slice of paradise, I’m not sure I could share it with others!! Regards Rodney & Carolyne, Cavan, Ireland.
Just received this fantastic review, somehow makes all the hard work seem worthwhile See review here
Caballos del Vino 2017 Caravaca dates back to the thirteenth century , although the documented origin of this celebration is from the nineteenth century .
Legend has it that Caravaca was surrounded by the Arabs from the Kingdom of Granada and the Templars defended it from within the walls . The lack of water and its poor quality caused an epidemic , the Templars had to travel outside the walls to find some water to give to the population; Instead they found wine (sounds like a trick worth learning!) they loaded it on their horses in a few hidden places, rode back with it and give it to the sick who were then healed; Hence they take the name of the wine horses .
The festival used to be a procession but now it has developed into a race. Watch the video from this years celebrations but don’t let “health and safety” see it.
Some of this information is from http://www.tradicionesyfiestas.com/
I came across an advert for these people and must admit I’d not heard of them but it
looks interesting especially if you are here with the kids or just young at heart.
Camel rides have been popular on Mojacar beach for a few years and it’s part of
“Extreme Adventures” portfolio.
There really are too many things on offer to list them all, maybe Paintball is your thing or
maybe like me you’ve never tried it.
Archery might be your thing or something new to try.
They also offer Karting, Quads, Buggy rides, Horse riding, Childrens park and loads
of water activities including Kayaks, Jet Skis, Flyboards and boat trips.
They are based on the AL-6111 Turre to Los Gallardos road.
Give they a call on 950 615 343 or 687 919 840
Or visit www.extremeadvmojacar.com
Tomorrow we are off to Caravaca de la Cruz in Murcia for the festival of the Wine Horses.
The beginning of the fiestas is on April 30th with the Noche de las Migas (Night of the Breadcrumbs). Streets are crowded with charanga bands, batucadas (music events consisting of a group of percussion instruments) and the colouring of the peñas migueras, groups of people meeting to cook this typical dish made of breadcrumbs, garlic, sardines and sausages, that later get together in Plaza del Hoyo to choose the best migas. On May 1st there are very popular events such as the Flower Offering, the Contest of Bareback Horses and the Exhibition of Capes, real pieces of art woven with silk and silver and gold threads that will decorate horses the following day.
In the morning of May 2nd Caravaca celebrates the Caballos del Vino (Wine Horses), the big day of the fiestas. The only requirement for not being out of tone is to wear a red shawl, a white shirt and to bear in mind that you’re going to attend one of the most deafening fiestas of Spain.
Hundreds of thousands of people meet together for the legendary race. Everything happens in the blink of an eye. Four lads run next to each horse in an intense gallop that finishes at the open area of the Castle. This race recalls an incredible event that happened 700 years ago. According to legend, when the Muslims besieged the castle of the sacred city, a group of templars was able to break the siege, introduce saddlebags full of wine with the aid of their horses and prevent the population from dying because of the poisoned water that the enemies had used to contaminate tanks.
You can a video here. https://youtu.be/v9XCSy9sOeg
We’ve never seen this programme but tonights episode on BBC2 might be interesting for people who have stayed here or indeed neighbours as it focuses on the Olive harvest
It is about Ten strangers, all at a crossroads in life about to embark on an experience that could change their lives forever. From the makers of The Real Marigold Hotel, five men and five women arrive in Tuscany to see if their dream to make a new start in the Italian countryside can become a reality. Sounds dreadful but we’ll be watching tonight!
Finca Arboleda has 56 trees and yields vary but last year we harvested, with the help of guests and friends over a tonne of olives which gave us about 230 litres of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. There really is nothing like the real thing and it will be interesting to see how these guys do. We pick in November so i’m not sure when this was filmed.
Alex continues her fantastic journey through Spain on channel 5 tonight. She is still in Andalucia moving west from Almeria and Granada, which were a real treat last week.
She starts in marbella and enjoys Manzanilla in Jerez, the gorgeous city of Seville and one of our favourites Cadiz. Can’t wait!
If you missed last weeks or indeed any of the episodes they are on You Tube here http://tinyurl.com/mbmz2h3
