Saturday, April 26, 2014

Calaceite fair

Calaceite is a lovely village only 20 km to the north east of Torre del Compte. This weekend is the XXVII Feria del Olivo y del Aceite, the 27th Olive tree and Oil fair.


However, it was fairly quiet - more people will attend tomorrow we were told.


The traders weren't doing much business this afternoon...


...despite everything being prepared and looking lovely.


The buildings do look rather grand...


but it was very quiet...


...with only a Police car parked on the street which had been designated a no parking area for the day.


As is usual with these villages there were some interesting doors...


...with the one above having the date 1738 carved above the keystone.




Also of interest were the public drinking water fountain...


...and the statue of the mill stones.



There was also poultry for sale.


On the way back the fields of vines look very fresh with plenty of growth on them.



And to finish off, here's a shot to show how our almonds are coming along...


...and how our olive trees are about to blossom with very small white flowers that produce those wonderful olives!

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