IV Feria Turística del Queso Artesanal

It's just crazy. When we last visited Villaluenga del Rosario, we proclaimed its beauty and described it as a place we would like to live. Incredibly, that was over four years ago and until today we had not returned. So this morning, despite the threat of rain, we headed back to visit the 4th Annual Cheese Fair. (a map of our route here)

The small pueblo visible left of picture is set in a beautiful location in a steep sided valley. 

There are some lovely old houses here.

Low cloud in the valley.

We followed the signs until we came to a large marquee on the edge of the village. Despite the rain that was now falling quite heavily, the venue was very busy with more people arriving all the time.

The Payoyo stall, a cheesemaker from Villaluenga, was proving very popular.

There were many different cheesemakers from all over Andalucia displaying their produce and giving away samples. We bought some delicious cheeses from this couple from El Pedroso, north of Seville on the Corsevilla stall.

Even on a dull day with rain and cloud, it's a fabulous location.

The Ayuntamiento.

Anne and I both agreed that our original statement made over four years ago had not changed. Much as we love Olvera, Villaluenga del Rosario has a "great feel" to it and is still a place we would love to live. As we said then....one day!.
 

After a very pleasant few hours we headed home. passing close to the pueblo of Zahara de la Sierra above.

Villaluenga del Rosario

We had passed by this village on our way to Ubrique so we decided to stop off on our return journey and what a gem it turned out to be.

Without waxing lyrical about cleanliness, feel of the place, location etc, etc this was without a doubt the best place we have ever visited......AND WE WANT TO LIVE HERE!!.

This picture is of the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall).

It was only a small village but everything about it felt right....if you know what I mean.

There was only one downside, which was quite surprising for such a small place....the bullring.

But as we have said before on previous blogs, we respect the Spanish traditions even if we don't particularly like them and I think we would be prepared to put up with this one if in the future we ever have the opportunity to move here. This will probably be unlikely as on our wander around we only saw one house for sale. Still, we can always dream can't we!

Walking towards the village square.

The village square. You can just imagine at Fiesta time, everyone in their traditional costumes dancing the Flamenco.

This chap was just re-varnishing some tables on the edge of the square.

The Bullring.

What a smashing place. One day perhaps.............