PAUL Whitelock lives in the Guadiaro Valley in the Serrania de Ronda where he runs his own translation and interpreting company and also dabbles in journalism. Here he gives his personal reasons why he loves living in the Guadiaro Valley.

I love...

... waking each morning beside the woman I love and watching the sun rise through our window
... listening to the early morning chattering of the birds in the olive tree in our garden
... hearing the church bell chime Ave Maria at half past eight each morning
... eating breakfast in a busy bar with local workers
... nattering with my Spanish neighbours about the weather and the cost of living
... being treated with kindness, respect and trust by the locals
... being known as the guiri that speaks good Spanish
... knowing personally the local cops and my bank manager
... going foraging for firewood up the mountain near our house
... not having to wear socks from April to October
... relaxing in the pool after a hard day’s work
... visiting one of the many pueblos blancos in the area, each of them a gem
... going for a paseo in the early evening and then for tapas with friends
... before going home to the woman I love and watching the sun set behind the mountains

What don’t I like?

I can’t think of a single thing...!

Paul can be contacted at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 636 52 75 16

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Why I Love Living In The Guadiaro Valley
Friday, 20 November 2009
PAUL Whitelock lives in the Guadiaro Valley in the Serrania de Ronda where he runs his own translation and interpreting company and also dabbles...

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