Author Archives: Veragooner

2013 already!

A happy new year to all guests past and future. 2012 started with a very dry winter/spring which continued into the hottest, driest summer for 40 years. As the rest of the world seems to be experiencing freak weather, here … Continue reading

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Rhino car hire.

We have a deal with Rhino car hire. If you think their prices are competitive and you are booked to stay at Finca Arboleda we can give you a link that will save you a further 5%. Check their prices … Continue reading

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Doctor Who has landed

Doctor Who is currently being filmed down the road in Tabernas, scene of the old Spaghetti westerns and many more, link. Matt Smith is Doctor Who, what happened to Tom Baker?

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An ode to a stay at Finca Arboleda

Fiona who left here yesterday wrote this ode to her stay, we liked it!   Finca Arboleda In November I never would have thought it Expectations rarely high Hats off to Mick & Pirkko though And here’s the reason why … Continue reading

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Olive Oil 2011 now ready.

Well after much fighting with and learning how to make labels we now have our 2011 range ready. More text and pictures are here.  

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Olive Oil update

Well we pressed the Olives yesterday. 760 Kg which gave us 194 litres. I’ll post some pictures later. It was a glorious warm, dry week, so lucky, again.

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Olive picking in progress

This years harvest is in progress, warm, sunny and 27º. The 1st 2 days have yielded 609Kg, one day of picking to go and then off to the press in Lubrin on Friday. Time for a G&T I believe!

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Perfect for Golf

We have 5 golf courses within easy reach of Finca Arboleda and with the weather still in the mid 20’s it’s a perfect time to make use of them. A guest of ours, John Dempster,  won the mid week competition … Continue reading

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Easyjet flights released, book up till June 2012.

Easyjet have released flights up to the end of June 2012. Great prices  from around 30 euros each way. Book early, book now, here!

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Medieval market in Vera

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