Archez - a lovely village in the Axarquia

There are many marine installations around the coasts of Spain, bringing community benefit and energy to the remote villages.  These are not only windfarms, but tidal and wave energy units. Of course, solar and wind are used in Spain, such as the old site at Tarifa, and it is easier to have solar energy in Spain.  However, as we start to look at marine energy in the United Kingdom, we can see that once again, the Spanish are ahead in their thinking.  It is very interesting to see this.  There is another blog about on Eye on Spain this here.

Art and nature are very much in our minds. Where better to practice your art than in the beautiful village of Competa in the foothills of the Sierras Almijaras.  We have been going there for over 40 years, and enjoyed walking in the mountains, chatting to the local people and even did some drawing of our own.

The peace and tranquillity of the hills around Competa is a haven for artists and writers. 

We are thinking of energy again. As prices continue to rise, as well as fuel at the pumps, we wonder where it will all end.  Electricity prices have been steadily rising since we reported in 2021 and in Scotland, especially in the far north, we are strapped for cash as the renewable energy takes over.  Is this a transition, or a permanent state.  People should be thinking of going off grid. Orkney has heritage links with Spain and is also being affected, as are the Shetland Isles, including the Fair Isle, where Spanish sailors were ship wrecked in the Spanish Armada.

This article is a mix of old and new, heritage, energy and getting out and about and enjoying the wonderful environment Spain has to offer.