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A concise list of famous Spanish Cheeses
Spanish cheeses come in many varieties. Here is a list with some of the most famous Spanish cheeses and an explanation of the labels of different cheeses in the supermarket.
Artist in residence: Brie Adkins
We were very excited to receive Brie Adkins as the first artist in our new artist residence. This talented muralist flew all the way from Alberta, Canada to our little town of Polopos Spain to do a residency the whole month of October 2022.
Architecture of the Alpujarra
The architecture of the Alpujarra is characterised by its white washed houses and flat roofs. The villages are reminiscent of the Berber settlements in the Atlas mountains in Morocco.
The last 'Chica del Cable': end of the manual telephone switchboard in Spain
On December 19, 1988, the last manual telephone switchboard in Spain, in Polopos, was closed. Magdalena Martin was the last operator.
A motley crew of diverse individuals
Artist in Residence Marcelo von Schwarz creates architectural photography of non-existing spaces. I like to use photography because it's a kind of objective media we trust. The idea is to show in a kind of realistic way, some impossible spaces
First suspension bridge in the Spanish Mediterranean
Only 35 minutes by car from Polopos you will find the first suspension bridge in the Spanish Mediterranean in Torrenueva Costa, next to Motril. The bridge is 60 meters long and hangs 35 meters above the sea.
Walking trails along the Costa Tropical Granada
The whole region around Polopos, the Alpujarra, is a fantastic location for hiking. From the Contraviesa mountain range where Polopos is located you get the added bonus of beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea.
What did we do on Pantelleria, Italy?
“Thysa and Wijnand, would you like to join us on Pantelleria?” We didn't need much persuasion when we were invited by American wine photographer Michael Housewright and his wife Juliet.
Visit the ‘Cable Ingles’ with amazing views of the city of Almería
Tourists that have visited Almería in the past may have passed the Cable Ingles without ever knowing what it was used for. It is a piece of industrial history, an impressive landmark that you are now able to go and see and
Polopos is stuck in the clouds
It is fitting that Polopos has been stuck in the clouds for weeks. A clear blue sky wouldn’t suit social isolation. The world is shrouded in a haze, just like the future, just like the virus.
Puppy Leia, Princess of our Universe
Her name is Leia, named after a princess who lived long ago in a universe far, far away. But during the first months of her life she didn't exactly live like a princess.