Olive Harvest in Spain

olives and olive oil
Major Italian olive oil companies accused of fraud Just as the olive harvest is beginning here in southern Spain, the olive oil industry has been dealt a major blow with the news that 7 leading Italian olive oil brands (including household names like Bertolli) are under investigation for allegedly passing off lower-grade Virgin olive oil as superior-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Turin police are now examining samples to discern the full extent...
La Vuelta tour of Spain cycle race
Cultural Events & Activities in Andalucia, Spain this Autumn... Well it´s been a busy summer with an amazing number of local fiestas and events here in the Subbetica, including La Vuelta (the Tour of Spain cycle race) which departed from Priego de Cordoba one day and passed through the tiny white village of Carcabuey and Sierra Subbetica mountains en route to Ronda on Stage 5 of the race. All very exciting for our local town, Priego, and a...