Situated in the breathtaking Serrania de Ronda Mountains, near the historic city of Ronda, the week will be a mixture of group tuition and one-to-one tutorials. It will also include generous space and time for students' own writing. The participants will stay in a large villa on the edge of the village overlooking the mountains. There is a garden with a swimming pool, and inside the house there are lots of nooks and crannies to settle down to write in.
Accommodation is in shared rooms, with 2 sharing or single rooms, for which a supplement will be charged. All meals are included, with high quality food typical of the best eaten locally. Eating will be communal, with buffet breakfast and lunch and participants taking a turn to cook the evening meal for the whole group. Wine is, of course, provided. Dinner will usually be followed by informal evening sessions, including readings.
The area around the village provides the perfect backdrop for writing. A walk will be organised to guide your discovery of the many tranquil spots you may write in. You will be spoilt for choice.
The week, which runs from monday to sunday, will also include a special trip to the literary haven of Ronda. Rainer Maria Rilke fell in love with it: "Nothing in all Spain", he said, "is more surprising than this wild town". If participants wish to make their own trips (this is a simple matter) we can provide information. Nearby is the fabulous Cueva de la Pileta, containing some of the earliest cave paintings in Europe.
The village can be reached by both bus and train. Minibus places will be available on arrival and departure days to pick you up and drop you off at Malaga airport (for flights arriving around 16.00(ish) on the Monday, and checking in after 14.00 Sunday). We can supply further transport details on request for those wishing to fly to Granada, Sevilla, or Jerez.
We will indicate which flights will connect with these pick-ups.
Alternatively a direct bus can be taken from Malaga to Ronda where transport to the village can be arranged.
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
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Spring
In a hidden valley above Jimera, where the almond trees are covered in blossom and the ground covered with irises. The wild flowers in the early months of the year are breathtaking. Swathes of yellow, red, blue and white.
Jimera in the evening
The westerly aspect of the village means that in summer the sun shines on the village until late in the evening.
On the road to Jimera
Jimera is tucked into the mountains. You can just see the top of the church above the first ridge.
The garden of the Guadiaro
The part of the Guadiaro valley where Jimera is situated has its own micro climate which allows oranges and other fruits to flourish in addition to the almonds and olives typical of the area.
Jimera looking south west
The village does not get the same valley mists and winter rain that affect villages nearer the coast. Often, the sky is clear when Cortes de la Frontera, the next village to the south west, is hidden by cloud.
Near the village
Surrounding the Village there are numerous tracks and paths, some dating back to roman times and beyond, which you can follow and find a quiet spot to sit and read or write. Or just sit.
The swimming pool at La Jara
Don't forget your swimming costumes, although a few prefer the more social aspect of the village pool.
El Puerto de las Encinas Borrachas in winter
It doesn't snow very often, but, when it does, it is a big event. Here at the Puerto de las Encinas Borrachas (Pass of the Drunken Holm Oaks), there was enough snow two years ago to close the road for a day. The next day though, it was sunny, if a bit cold.
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