Fenavin...Spanish Wine Fair!

The Spanish Wine Fair, Fenavin, will take place in Ciudad Real during three days (May 5-7).At this consolidated National Fair practically all Spain´s denominations of origin are represented. If you are interested in more details, click here and get some information about the fair...and remember: in our province there are many fantastic wines that you should taste. El 5 de mayo comienza la feria nacional del vino, Fenavin, un proyecto que se consolida año tras año en nuestra ciudad y que sirve de escaparate a proyectos tanto nacionales como internacionales. Si estás interesado pincha en este enlace y obtén más información.

Nuestros parques naturales ...Our Nature sites .

Los paisajes de Castilla-La Mancha son una sorpresa para aquéllos que visitan la región por primera vez ya que sus 320.000 hectáreas de parques naturales la hacen una región con gran diversidad de ecosistemas en toda Europa. En la provincia de Ciudad Real se encuentran tres de los parajes más espectaculares: el parque nacional de las Tablas de Daimiel, el de Cabañeros y las Lagunas de Ruidera. Cuando llueve, algo que no es algo usual, se llenan de belleza.Ven y disfruta de estos tres fantásticos parques nacionales que tenemos en nuestra provincia y adéntrate en su flora y fauna.
The landscapes and sites in Castilla-La Mancha are a real surprise for those visiting the region for the first time:320,000 hectares of nature sites make Castilla La Mancha one of the territories in Europe with a greater number of Natural Reserves, National Parks and Strict Nature Reserves.
Thanks to its strategic location in the centre of the Spanish Peninsula and its considerable surface, it combines different ecosystems (forests, grazing lands, canyons, marshes, gorges…) and a wide variety of landscapes surrounded in two National Parks: the "Cabañeros" National Park (Ciudad Real and Toledo) and the "Tablas de Daimiel" National Park (Ciudad Real), five Nature Reserves: "Alto Tajo" Nature Reserve (Guadalajara and Cuenca), "Hayedo de Tejera Negra" Nature Reserve (Guadalajara), "Calares del Río Mundo" Nature Reserve (Albacete), "Barranco del Río Dulce" Nature Reserve (Guadalajara) and "Las Lagunas de Ruidera" Nature Reserve (Ciudad Real and Albacete). But we will pay attention to those placed in the province of Ciudad Real. Come and enjoy the landscapes and nature sites in La Mancha!.
Tablas de Daimiel National Park is in the centre of La Mancha in the province of Ciudad Real and it´s the last remaining site of an ecosystem called fluvial tables: this wetland landscape was formed thanks to rivers that burst their banks in it: these rivers are Cigüela and Guadiana. Nowadays this is an endangered wetlands area. Lagunas de Ruidera are placed in the provinces of Ciudad Real and Albacete on the high course of the river Guadiana; there are 15 lagoons with waterfalls connecting one to another over 25 kilometres. Cabañeros is located in the Montes de Toledo, between Ciudad Real and Toledo and this is the home of a variety of animals (200 different bird species and mammals such as deers or roars) and a rich flora. There are guides and leaflets available to discover the different routes of these nature sites.

Semana Santa...Holy Week in Ciudad Real

For Roman Catholics the liturgical celebration of Easter begins with Lent (the Spanish "Cuaresma"), the preparation of the believer for the annual commemoration of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ during Holy Week.. In Spain the Holy Week is very special in the Christian tradition: It begins with Palm Sunday which commemorates Jesus´entry in Jerusalem, and the most important days during the week are Holy Thursday and Good Friday which commemorate The Last Supper and The Crucifixion. During the whole of Holy Week street processions are organised in most Spanish towns each evening and Nazarenos carry statues of saints and biblical scenes on wooden platforms with solemnity and grace.In Ciudad Real we have a good religious celebration and you will be welcome if you join us these days. Acércate y disfruta con nosotros de nuesta Semana Santa: si quieres más información pincha en el enlace "Semana Santa".

Carnaval ...Carnival!

Ya han pasado los Carnavales y en Ciudad Real se sigue sin enganchar a la gente a pesar de los esfuerzos por reavivar la fiesta: aceptemos que lo único que "engancha" es el desfile del Domingo de Piñata de nuestra ciudad, declarado de interés turístico regional desde 1991. Otra cosa es el carnaval de Miguelturra que a pesar de las prohibiciones ha logrado mantenerse y cuyo elemento diferenciador es la máscara callejera. Y cómo no acordarme de los Carnavales de Almagro en recuerdo de los viejos tiempos (13 años, casi nada, con cariño y añoranza).Carnival festivities have gone but in our city the best parade is Domingo de Piñata when everybody comes to the city to enjoy the Carnival Parade. But if you want to be involved into Carnivals visit Miguelturra: its carnival has resisted many prohibitions through time: I know for sure that you will enjoy yourself. And I can´t forget Almagro and its celebrations these days...

Al fin de vuelta...Here again!

Tras un período de abandono temporal del blog,aquí estoy de nuevo y mientras voy pensando en los próximos temas a tratar os dejo un enlace a un temazo de Alex Ubago y Craig David, perfecta mezcla de español y británico,que además puedes cantar pues dispones de la letra. Siempre es bueno para la pronunciación. Espero que lo disfrutéis. After a long period of temporary "quit" I´m here again. I hope you forgive me when you watch this brilliant video and song by Alex Ubago and Craig David,and you can sing it with the lyrics given. Enjoy them!