Sunny beach day and white mountains

Sierra Nevada opens 83,5 Km of skiing slopes, the maximum record of the season so far. All of the 77 slopes are open thanks to the recent heavy snowfalls and the low temperatures and we are delighted to hear about it. A lot of us will definitely driving up the mountain over the next weekends…

New divers

Stewart, Scott and Andy are now officially certified scuba divers. They have gone through the course, through the various dives and they have all passed their exams with brilliant grades. Congratulation to the 3 new scuba divers who have been able to combine their Spanish learning with a technical outdoor activity here in La Herradura with Centro de Idiomas El Mar.

Carnivals

The last week of February was particularly active here in La Herradura due to the various festivities around Mardi Gras, for both adults and children since both had their respective gathering in fancy dresses on the main square.

Announcements

We are happy to inform everyone of the reinstating of the famous “Andres Segovia” Classical Guitar Festival, which is planned to take place between the 20th and the 25th of November 2006. More information will be given as the time approaches. We are happy to have it back finally!

Important dates

The fair will soon take over the town… the festivities of Saint Joseph (17th to the 20th of March), the patron of the village of La Herradura, are just about due.
Lets the party begin!!!

The Holly week with its truly fascinating processions, the flamenco dancing in the streets, starting the week of the 10th of April.

The Crosses of May, held during the first weekend of May - with floral decorations, improvised street bars with barbecue and dancing in the streets.