Food and fiestas
The end of May is when the fiesta of San Isidro, patron saint of Capileira, takes place. The fiesta is a mixture of religious blessing, a thanksgiving, a village feasting…
Spring is in the air
Although we’re busy taking photographs all year round, nothing beats getting the first shots of our beautiful springtime. The first wave of meadow flowers brings out all sorts of insect…
Artisanal feria, Órgiva
Once a year, there is a “feria” in the town of Orgiva where you can find local crafts and foods. It is a pleasant morning’s stroll and for those visiting…
The bees are back in town
It may be winter in Spain, but the increased day length is already bringing out lots of flowers. My money plants are covered in tiny white stars which the honey…
Just chilling
Despite it being the middle of winter with snow on the high ground, there’s many a warm day to be had on the coast. Even if it’s a bit brisk…
Smoky afternoon
It’s that time of year when everyone is harvesting their olives. Once the olives have been taken to the mill, the tree prunings must be burnt in a timely way.…
Bird over lagoon, Durcal
Even though many birds migrate south for the winter, some, like this reed warbler hang around for the season. This little chap was caught by the Laguna de Padul, an…
Power to the mountains
During the summer months, the evening views over the Sierra Nevada foothills can be quite spectacular. This image catches a swallow feeding on insects, contrasting against the evening sky which…
Capileira and Sierra Nevada
It’s no wonder this region is called the ‘snowfall’ mountain range. Thick snow covers the peaks from November until April, providing skiing in winter and water for the summer. The…
Scenes from El Torcal
El Torcal, 40 minutes’ drive inland from Malaga, is the strangest landscape in the province. Weathered rocks look like stacks of plates, ancient statues and sci-fi scenery. Early in the…