Places To Go, Things To Do
Nov 6th 2009, 6:28 pm
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Nov 6th 2009, 7:47 pm
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Could it have been the barrio ingles, a residential district built for British company workers - part of the Rio Tinto also?
Nov 7th 2009, 6:51 pm
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Nov 13th 2009, 11:56 am
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Kevin and Sue from The Andalusian (Isla Canela) have been very active with organising all sorts of activities since they´ve taken over the bar/restaurant. Amongst regular Spanish classes there will be a Mosaic workshop as well, next Friday the 30th is the first one. From 19:00 till about 20.30/21:00.
(I also heard that the Sunday roast is very good!!)
(I also heard that the Sunday roast is very good!!)
Tom enjoyed the mosaic class we have our first coaster.
If anyone free on fridays at 11.30 please go along and have a go.
Sue
Nov 14th 2009, 8:56 am
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Hi all, just spent a fab weekend in Jerez. Lovely city to stroll round in and plenty of things to visit e.g. Clock Museum, Cathederal etc. Especially good was a tour round the Tio Pepe Bodega with wine tasting and tapas at the end. Also went to Arcos De La Frontera and had coffee and cake on the terrace of the Parador that has views to die for. Drive time from Ayamonte is about 2 1/2 hrs so an over night stay is a good idea. Regards Bryony.
If you go to Jerez, don't miss out on the Alcazar of Jerez, which is well worth a visit on its own, but as a bonus has a Camera Obscura in the tower, with stunning views over the rooftops of the city.
Nov 16th 2009, 5:33 pm
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Just spent a great weekend in Riotinto. The main reason for the visit was a friendly golf match between Costa Esuri and Corta Atalaya (the local team). Saturday afternoon we all toured the mine on the train and this was followed by a lovely meal in a local restaurant. Sunday morning was the golf game and the none players (myself and 4 other ladies) drove to Aracena to look around the caves. The journey from Riotinto to Aracena was very picturesque and the caves are well worth visiting. The weekend finished with a meal hosted by the home team (who also won) and the return match is at CE next Saturday. Don't know if any of you golfers out there have played the course but it is quite unique. There are grass tees and greens but the fairways are rocks, ash and pebbles so you play off mats. Regards Bryony.
Nov 16th 2009, 6:04 pm
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Nov 16th 2009, 7:17 pm
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Just spent a great weekend in Riotinto. The main reason for the visit was a friendly golf match between Costa Esuri and Corta Atalaya (the local team). Saturday afternoon we all toured the mine on the train and this was followed by a lovely meal in a local restaurant. Sunday morning was the golf game and the none players (myself and 4 other ladies) drove to Aracena to look around the caves. The journey from Riotinto to Aracena was very picturesque and the caves are well worth visiting. The weekend finished with a meal hosted by the home team (who also won) and the return match is at CE next Saturday. Don't know if any of you golfers out there have played the course but it is quite unique. There are grass tees and greens but the fairways are rocks, ash and pebbles so you play off mats. Regards Bryony.
Nov 19th 2009, 9:34 am
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I´ve posted before about the arts & crafts fair at The Andalusian this Saturday, the 21st. It starts at 12:00 and should go on till about 16:00.
See you there!
See you there!
Dec 14th 2009, 2:58 pm
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If you are around Vila Real around Christmas don't miss the great christmas decorations and amazing tree in the main square. There is a skating rink for the youngsters and is best visited after dark when the shops are still open and there is a great christmas atmosphere.
Why can't Ayamonte have that kind of feel over the Christmas period?!!
Why can't Ayamonte have that kind of feel over the Christmas period?!!
Dec 14th 2009, 4:59 pm
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If you are around Vila Real around Christmas don't miss the great christmas decorations and amazing tree in the main square. There is a skating rink for the youngsters and is best visited after dark when the shops are still open and there is a great christmas atmosphere.
Why can't Ayamonte have that kind of feel over the Christmas period?!!
Why can't Ayamonte have that kind of feel over the Christmas period?!!
I look over to Vila Real and castro Marim every night and the lights look really festive.
three years ago Ayamonte had loads more lights every where.
A sign of the times I suppose, the cost to the council for electricity.
Sue
Dec 14th 2009, 7:06 pm
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If you are around Vila Real around Christmas don't miss the great christmas decorations and amazing tree in the main square. There is a skating rink for the youngsters and is best visited after dark when the shops are still open and there is a great christmas atmosphere.
Why can't Ayamonte have that kind of feel over the Christmas period?!!
Why can't Ayamonte have that kind of feel over the Christmas period?!!
I guess it´s indeed a sign of the times, you also see that there´s hardly any decoration on the houses this year, very sad.
Dec 15th 2009, 1:34 pm
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You would think that Ayamonte council would have more money to spend then Vila Real on such things. Went to Vila Real over the weekend and all my Spanish neighbours were there with their families spending their money on the late night shopping. Renting a skating rink would make money for the council and the town shop keepers would make extra dosh if they opened late during this period. Where's the cost??
I know things are tight but people were just out enjoying the atmosphere with their families, you don't always need to spend loads to have a good time.
I know things are tight but people were just out enjoying the atmosphere with their families, you don't always need to spend loads to have a good time.
Mar 9th 2010, 8:17 pm
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It might not be for all, but this Saturday evening (the 13th) the Andalusian will host an Elvis night, music, movies and blue suede shoes.......
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Mar 10th 2010, 4:11 pm
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The Riverside Bar is open again up at Alcutim.