Holy Week

Despite some bitterly cold nights and threatening showers most of Olvera's Easter processions took place as planned.  This mix of photos gives you some idea of the dedication and effort made by the local community, with young and old involved - very impressive.

night lights

The impressive Moorish citadel looking over Olvera during Easter week

flamenco

The heart of Andalucia is surely its flamenco, it is inherent in so much of the culture and its influence can be seen and heard in Olvera from impromptu displays to organised events...  if you are in the right place at the right time











 




 What is most impressive, the horse, the dancer or the horseman?  Take your pick

Spanish essentials

 I've been trimming the tree and as a consequence have bags of lemons looking for a good home, or better still, a good cook!











A new purchase and definitely an essential in Spain - the coffee pot!

hidden corner

A beautifully peaceful oasis, right in the middle of the Old Town

Fiesta fun at Zahara

A trip to Zahara on a beautifully warm and sunny Saturday-

Lunch at Al Lago with its lovely view down over the lake,
not forgetting its splendid food
















With the added bonus of a fiesta in full swing ....

a town with a view

Olvera is blessed with amazing views, especially the streets of the Old Town.  Built on several hills, the elevation enhances the outlook over the surrounding countryside: a patchwork of olive groves and rolling picos, with the Grazalema sierras looming on the horizon - fabulous.

Or turn round and look up towards the two iconic buildings which grace the very top of the hill, the church and the Moorish fort.

its all about the tapas

Olvera's tapas take some beating

Early February and basking in the sunshine at Valentinos, Ian in shirt sleeves

daily views

Whichever way you turn in Olvera's Old Town, you are faced with something pretty spectacular - be it the lovely street views or the wonderful landscape which surrounds the town on all sides. 







 Today, the 1st of February, we sat in the warm sunshine and enjoyed our tapas at 'Mi Pueblo' while the noon bells pealed with some gusto at the nearby Church
                                

hola!

a reminder of a typical view from a typical terrace

and have I mentioned the lemons?