Harvest time in Andalusia
August is upon us in Andalusia, signifying sultry summer days and cool nights spent in the plazas with friends. The summer sunshine also means the ripening of fruits and nuts, and before we know it, it will be time for the harvest again. At La Cazalla we are lucky enough to be blessed with grapes, figs, blackberries, olives, almonds, pears, pomegranates, persimmons, quince and walnuts, and throughout Andalusia people will be harvesting this produce and more over the coming months.
Flamenco
Andalusians have a reputation for being passionate, and according to award-winning flamenco dancer Sara Baras from Cádiz, passion is “the most important thing in flamenco”. You don’t have to understand Spanish to be able to appreciate this Andalusian art form. Flamenco shows are generally intimate, close-to-the-stage affairs. As the lights dim and the guitarist plucks the introduction, there’s the click of heels and fingers, a swish of skirt, the song begins, and the raw emotion in the singer’s voice will make your hairs stand on end.
Adventure Activities in Andalusia
If you’re into adventure sports, like staying active during your holiday, or want to do something exciting with the whole family, there’s plenty to do in and around Ronda, Andalucía. We’ve got mountains and caves, deep gorges, rivers and lakes, and the coast is just over an hour’s drive away, so there truly is an outdoor activity for everyone. Here are some fun ideas for things to do, should you feel inclined to stray further than the swimming pool.
A One Day Trip To Seville
Seville: romantic, lively, passionate and historical, and being located along a flat plain on the Guadalquivir River, the city is entirely walkable for a perfect day of exploration. Seville is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia. Its Old Town, with an area of 4 square kilometres (2 sq mi), contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alcázar palace complex, the Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies.
Beer in Andalusia, Spain
Beer. The world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage and the third-most popular drink overall (after water and tea). The Spaniards’ relationship with beer (‘cerveza’ en español) got off to a rocky start when Charles V arrived from Flanders in 1516 to rule and introduced his favourite tipple to the country. They hated him and his beer. Nowadays, Spain is Europe’s fourth-largest producer of beer and in sultry Andalucía they drink it with great enthusiasm, icy cold.
September in Andalusia
September in Andalucía: the kids go back to school, the flight prices fall, but the temperatures remain in the low 30s (high 80s Fahrenheit) and there’s still 9 hours of sunshine a day. For those seeking a late-summer getaway, Andalucía is an excellent low-cost, sunshine-soaked destination, and there’s always plenty going on in and around Ronda.