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27, 28 and 29th November 2009 - Christmas Fair La Almuña - Wonderful Christmas market in the beautiful grounds of La Almuña Bed and Breakfast, situated between Gaucin and Jimena de la Frontera. You will find all sorts of Christmas gift ideas, Christmas cards, Christmas delicacies and much more while enjoying a great day out. Lunches, snacks and drinks available too La Almuña, apto 20, Gaucin - 11am to 5pm. 5 December 2009 - Christmas Fair Hacienda Almoguera - Indoor Christmas mark… Continue

Monthly craft and farmers markets Gaucin Craft market Monthly craft and farmers market where you can find local crafts and local produce such as handmade soaps, organic vegetables, fruits and herbs, esparto grass baskets, ceramics, homemade pies and pastries, homemade breads, cheeses, homemade jams and chutneys, smoked fish, etc. This market is held on the first Saturday of every month in Gaucin, in the Plaza del Niño, from 10am to 2pm. For more information, contact… Continue

How to select your Jarapas handmade rug ~ If you would like to place a rug under a dining or kitchen table, the rug should be about 120cm longer and wider than your table. ~ For well used areas such as entrance halls, halls and kitchens, choose our extra hardwearing Batall… Continue

Jarapa rugs are Spanish rugs hand-woven on wooden looms by local craftspeople in some of the villages of Andalusia. The technique used was originally brought to Spain by the Moors in the 8th Century and adopted by the local people in the 15th Century. Our Jarapa rugs are handmade us… Continue