Stuart Sharples, an affable guy, is heading out of Aldover near Tortosa in Catalonia, for the UK with an empty transit van on 25th October. He is prepared to transport on behalf of you any goods of reasonable weight and size back to the UK. For the men who understand and still work in imperial measure (us…
Prat de Comte – Fiesta de l’aiguarent – eau de vie – fiesta of the liqour
12th / 13th / 14th October, 2007. Who says fiestas are over because summer is over? Now this is one little fiesta with a difference. It is being held for the VI time and is held in the smallest town in Terra Alta – Prat de Comte. “Prat de Comte” means the Count of the Meadow,…
“Rice Festival” – Amposta – 1st October until 30th October 2007
The gastronomy fair for Rice Festival in l ‘ Ampolla, finishes on the 8th October. So you still have a few days left to try out the tasty dishes there, while enjoying the beauty and tranquillity of the marina. Whereas, the Rice Festival of an equally high and exhalted standard of true delights of gastronomical…
Ironterra – Aquathalon of Terres de lÉbre – Ebro Delta -13th Oct
13th October 2007 Starts 10:00 and finishes 16:00 at Platja del Trabucador – Sant Carles de la Ra’pite How strong are you? How fast and how far can you swim and run? Not sure, not to worry just turn up and support those who have been hard at training. You will enjoy a good day…
Car Boot Sale -Expats Sunday Shopping culture – Tortosa
Car boot sales have become to us, such a hobby and an important part of our weekends. We no longer need suffer “carboots´ withdrawal symptons ” now we have relocated to Catalonia. We can now enjoy another one here on the outskirts of Tortosa, in Terrapico El Raval de Cristo this Sunday…
Bookshelf No. 4 from the Voice of Ebro – 29th September – A Brighter Read
Well, the rain sure came down last Friday night in Catalonia! It was on a par with a monsoon. Delightful for my olives and a disaster for the rice harvest in the Delta as the rain brings the price down. Yet, just the weather for a good read, discover a new hobby or craft away…
Too good to hurry – at Murray´s
The friendly Londoners have now opened “Murrays” in the Sabeco complex in Tortosa, (off the C12 and near Hotel Corona´s roundabout.) Terry and Jackie are the smiling faces that will greet you with a warm welcome. They have been up and running for just five young weeks, but are doing very well after making lots…
Bookshelf No 3 from the Voice of Ebro – 17 September – Brighter Autumn read
Week 3 of “Bookshelf” choices and the mornings are darker now, but nothing beats crawling out of bed and enjoying that first cup of coffee and turning the pages of a new book. The house is quiet. The washing can wait for another hour. Curl up on the couch and savour a few…
Go Dance – Go Roquetes – Go celebrate their 1st Anniversary
I keep hearing the lament of Expats and Tourists that there is “nothing to do” for young people in the Lower Ebro Valley. I intend to enlighten them. “Young people” here I regard as 18 and over. In other words “aspiring adults” – those who can stay up late, party all night and still rise…
Bookshelf No.2 from the Voice of Ebro – 10 September – A brighter read
Week 2 of our Bookshelf collection for a Brighter Read. The selection is varied and covers different interests and activities for all age groups, but ensures enjoyment for all of you. Nothing beats a good read for relaxation and escapism into your own little world. Bliss! 1. “The King and I “-Herbert Breslin – witty…