Category Archives: Local Interest

Party night

The locals had a great night celebrating winning the World Cup. See here. Filmed on the roundabout by the Wok in Vera.

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World Cup Winners

I expect most people saw it, it was like watching any team managed by Sam Alardyce kick Arsenal around the pitch. Anyway the good guys won and Spain partied!

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A good day in a roundabout way

Left home to take Mum up to Bedar for lunch but Miramar, great Lamb, is closed on Thursday, no problem the view and  drive are always worth doing. Where now? we thought of Bar La Montaña, they have jam sessions … Continue reading

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Booted Eagles

Saw an amazing sight this morning, nine Booted Eagles hovering over Stig’s favourite Rabbit patch. The air was still, not a sound. All wildlife that knew what was good for them were laying low.

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Jamie Oliver in Andalucia

There was a great episode of Jamie Oliver on channel 4 last week. Although he wasn’t in Vera some of the scenery and of course the food was very similar. I nicked this from their website and there is a … Continue reading

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The Free to enter Prize Draw Raffle.

The First Draw…. What’s on offer? A Fantastic, New and Beautifully Appointed 3 Bedroom Villa plus a Fabulous Penthouse Apartment, again presented in perfect condition. What’s the story? Our friends have owned and run a successful estate agents in Vera … Continue reading

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Bird Watching around Finca Arboleda

We thank Maria and Eugene for this Bird Watching report they sent us. We hope the Twitchers out there enjoy it. Birding-report from finca arboleda 17december till 31 december 2009 We visited the following area’s: Rio Antas, Rio Almanzora, Faro … Continue reading

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Property news

When John and Lynn D. left yesterday it marked the end of an era. It was their 5th visit while they waited for their off-plan Villa to be built. During that time we’ve become good friends and the next time … Continue reading

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Helen and Len

Some of you who have stayed here are aware of the story of the Priors, their  home was demolished by the regional government in a political row 2 years ago. I don’t usually post here about them but i am … Continue reading

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Baby Hoopoes cont’d

Tom went back to the Hoopoes and two are still alive, she took this lovely picture. Since then we’ve had very high winds and the container has blown over so the hole in the top is now at the bottom, … Continue reading

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