There has been much debate over whether olive oil is a healthy alternative to butter, margarine or sunflower oil. When we think of fat there are connotations of excess weight, high cholesterol and a poorer lifestyle, but sometimes this is not always true. This is where Olive Oil emerges as a fruit that dispels the myth that all fat is bad.

When looking for accommodation in Spain it may seem like there is no end to the amount and type available but where do we look first? Traditionally tourists have gone for hotels and large guest houses ´Casas de Huéspededes´, these places will guarantee comfort and staff that usually speak your language along with some home comforts. These residences are extremely popular for the reasons highlighted above but it could be said that they don’t allow the visitor to really sample the local culture.

If you are not well versed in the trends of the fashion world then you might be forgiven for not seeing the impact of Flamenco on the newest spring/ summer collections with the likes of Yves Saint Laurent and Stefano Pilati unveiling lines steeped in the tradition of Flamenco. Known for its bright and vivid clothing Flamenco is a dance that has grown from a Southern Spanish tradition into a global and commercial behemoth demanded by many on the world stage.

As a product and consumer good Olive oil is an extremely special and versatile for many different uses and preferences. This oil is made from the fruit of the olive tree and this oil is produced globally, but has its highest concentration in the centre of Europe. Spain is the world’s largest producer of this type of oil and has twice as much olive tree than in Italy, who is the second largest oil producer in the whole world.