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If you are looking to benefit from more than just the fantastic climate and clean air in Andalucia, the ‘Mediterranean diet’ might be just what the doctor ordered. It combines the basics of healthy eating with the delicious flavours of the locally sourced foodstuffs. Although there are a variety of Mediterranean diets, with each one being specific to a particular country or region in the area, the Andalucian diet has all the healthy characteristics found in the common Mediterranean dietary plan. These are:

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Ferias and fiestas are the local fairs and celebrations which are usually held in honour of a patron saint, or to celebrate a religious festival.  The ‘feria’ (Latin for ‘free day’) dates back to ancient Rome and signified a day on which people were not obliged to work.  As Christianity spread, the Christian Church established its own dates for ferias (feast days) when Christians were required to attend Mass.  As these gatherings became more established, they developed into the festivals we know today and were fixed on saints’ days. 

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Clover Estates are excited to be attending the World’s largest exhibition of overseas property at the Manchester Central (formerly GMEX/MICC) on Friday 29 February 2008 - Sunday 02 March 2008. There is always a terrific atmosphere at these shows, with prospective clients keen to benefit from the wealth of experience on hand.  Celebrity guests will include the presenters from A Place in the Sun who will be offering advice and sharing their experiences of buying property abroad. 

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The Romeria de la Virgin Saliente, takes place every year on the 7th/8th September.  (A Romería is a Spanish religious pilgrimage.  The word “Romería” comes from “romero”, meaning those travelling towards Rome. It is a Catholic celebration that consists of a trip or peregrination that ends at a sanctuary or hermitage. It is not necessarily always a trip, but in some cases a celebration that lasts all day long.) 

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To the north of Albox, atop the Sierra de Las Estancias mountain range, is the Monastery of the Virgin of the Saliente (now declared a monument of artistic and historical importance).  The monastery, built to grand proportions, was commissioned by Bishop Claudio Sanz Torres y Ruiz de Castañedo in 1769, and constructed on the site of a primitive hermitage. 

It contains the image of the Virgin of the Saliente (Virgin Mary), represented by a beautiful 60cm statue consisting of five elements, distinctive of apocalyptic iconography and referred to in The Book of Revelation Chapter 12.

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The weather has been particularly mild for this time of year, with temperatures averaging around 17oC. This has encouraged spring flowers to blossom early, and the almond groves are awash with almond blossom.

Coincidentally, Clover Estates are very proud to announce the new Spanish development ‘Almond Blossom’, located at Los Llanos near Arboleas in Almeria.

There will be 24 plots available for Villas at the Almond Blossom development. All plots will be generously proportioned, being 600m2, and will be walled and gated as standard. Villa Properties will be constructed to our usual high standards and will be provided with the main water and electric services already connected.

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