Christmas in Gaucín

Christmas in Gaucín

For several years a group of women from Gaucin have dedicated the months leading up to Christmas to make the village look even more beautiful. The “Crochet Group” makes Christmas trees using one of the oldest weaving techniques that we know;  the crochet....
Traditional Christmas Sweets of Gaucin: Alfajores

Traditional Christmas Sweets of Gaucin: Alfajores

When we talk about Christmas we talk about family, celebrations, friends, gifts, illusion … and how could it be otherwise, when we talk about Christmas we talk about Christmas sweets.In Spain these include the traditional Polvorones, Mantecados, and Tortas de...
All Saints

All Saints

As we approach Todos los Santos (All Saints) the days are getting shorter and the cold is settling in;and nature, after the summer, enters a time of transition and death. Thus, it is no surprise that since ancient times many cultures established a day of remembrance...
Castillo del Águila (Eagle Castle)

Castillo del Águila (Eagle Castle)

Winter: October 1 – May 30:10:30 – 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closed Monday and Tuesday)Summer: June 1 – September 30: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Open Daily.The Castillo del Águila (Eagle Castle) stands on a hard...