CASTELLAR FLEA MARKET

Opened in January, the flea market on the way up to the castle in Castellar, is gaining strength. Set out under lovely old trees, there is a restaurant and a snack bar, as well as an increasing amount of stalls selling everything from antiques to hand-made soap and candles, not to mention clothes, jewelry, herbs, [...]

THE REAL MCKAY

Alf Mckay is one of those people you would be truly delighted to meet, particularly if you are fascinated by magic and a very good heart. We met him at the flea market in Castellar (see next blog), where he spent the entire day enchanting the kids with his tricks. He does this a lot, [...]

LA CUADRA

The smiling face looking at the camera belongs to Quetina. She and Jorge have re-opened La Cuadra, at the top end of town next to La Casa Grande. Jorge, from Argentina, makes the most delicious food from that country, including ‘matambre’ (mata hambre - hunger killer), ‘panqueque con dulce de leche’, ‘empanadas’ and crispy-crust pizza [...]