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NON PAINTING PARTNERS on our
painting holidays
Ojen is a wonderful village and
it is so lovely to enjoy it's slow and energy replacing pace. Just to
relax and replenish your spirit and soul in wonderful surroundings soaking
up sunshine or reflecting on village life along with the local people
sitting in the shade is a dream come true.
Ojen
We discovered Ojen long before
we thought about our painting holidays. We spent days and evenings walking and
sitting and watching this wonderful Mediterranean life unfold in front of
us. We also spent a lot of time reading and drinking a few glasses of
Rioja, just relaxing. Bliss
The culture, the history, the
extended families. With the old mixing with the new, it is a vibrant and happy village.
Ojen is fantastically placed to
enjoy all sorts of activities.
This area and region has
plenty to offer the visitor. Because of the warm climate many outdoor
activities thrive such as tennis, horse-riding, hill-walking,
water-sports. We would be more than happy to help you put a programme
together.
Below are some other
suggestions which your partner may wish to get involved in
Sierra de las Nieves
Surrounded by a declared Biosphere the magnificent Sierra de las
Nieves mountain range, Ojen is a great base for nature lovers.
The village boasts of a small, enthusiastic team of
young Spanish mountaineers. Experienced and bursting with energy, this
company, Monte Aventura,
http://www.ruralocio.com/monteaventura/, offers some amazing unique
trips into the mountains, spotting wildlife, gorge walking, pool dipping
and just experiencing the abundance of flora, butterflies (and sometimes
snakes and other scary things) within this vast declared bio-sphere. The
trip in this massive national park has left our guests speechless for
words to describe their experiences.
It is an 7-8
hour day trip in 4 wheeled vehicles, visiting el pueblos blancos (white
villages) - suitable for all ages, priced approx 70 euros and includes
traditional Spanish lunch with wine.
 4 x 4
excursions
Bird Watching
Booted Eagle
The
excellent geographic position of Andalucia makes it a beautiful place
for watching bird migration. Migration occurs practically everywhere, though
best of all are the higher points. Of course, all concentrate at sites
closest to Africa, where the journey to Morocco is easy. At the closest
point only 16 kilometres separates Europe from Africa special species
can observed everywhere, especially during the passage period.
FLAMENCO
We are deep in
flamenco world. The origins of Flamenco are said to be
here, along the coast and up into the mountainous region of
Granada.
Here it is said the gypsies who lived in the caves
introduced us to its distinctive and alluring rhythms. It is
loved by everyone here and we can even hear the old men
singing flamenco in the bars and the younger men
love to beat rhythms out at night time in the streets. From time to
time the local Flamenco Pena (club) has dancers, singers and guitarists.
There is always flamenco just around the corner and during a
village fiesta people cant resist their passion to get up
and dance.
We can arrange
for guests to be taken to enjoy a genuine flamenco night
club just 5 miles away in Marbella.
PHOTOGRAPHY
With all the
outdoor life, the colours, the incredible Andalucian light
and the charming village, Ojen is a great base for the keen
photographer. Excursions can be arranged into the interior
and mountains
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
What better way to
brush up your Spanish than to have some informal but
formative sessions with a local from the village. We have a
number of "tutors" who have constructive programmes for
intermediate speakers who can enjoy the village with little
excursions to las tiendas to make small purchases, enjoying
the plaza, ordering coffee and learning conversational Spanish.
SPANISH
COOKING
As part of the
week you will be offered a chance to learn how to cook a
delicious real Spanish paella and gaspacho. In the kitchen of the the chef, Angelica, you will take you step by step
through the process of this famous dish. You can then enjoy
the wonderful tasty results with a glass of
Rioja on the patio over looking the the huertas (gardens) and the Mediterranean.
WINE
TASTING
The village
houses a wonderful "Wine Museum" which boasts of a mind
boggling collection of Spanish wines including the famous sherry of
Jerez. The extremely friendly and enthusiastic staff will
take you on passionate guided tour of the wines of the
region.
The museum also
houses an excellent collection of ceramics and other crafts
of the area.
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