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Newsletter Autumn 2019

Autumn in Spain

Here in Andalucia, there was no end to the long hot summer, which started just about in April. Now the heat has gone, although we still have temperatures above 20 degrees. Still wonderful to visit one of the beaches for the Sunday family lunch. For example, at  “Aqui te Quiero Ver ” (A highly recommended Chiringuito). A disappointment for everyone who lives here, but great or our guests: we hardly had any rainfall.

Just two weeks ago the Feria took place, creating a great atmosphere. It went on until seven o’clock in the morning. And now, at the start of November, the village will celebrate the Chestnut Festival and after that the Christmas tree will be set up at the shopping mall in Marbella: Then it really becomes autumn and guests will spend their days in a different way. City trips, hikes, bike rides,…all are very popular.

Nochevieja 2019

Nochevieja in Ojén

While the sun keeps shining, as we have said, we are already thinking about the turn of the year. New Year’s Eve in the village is celebrated in a super large tent, placed next to the church. At twelve o´clock, you will eat 12 grapes according to tradition to assure you of happiness in 2020, after which the feast erupts and continues until the early hours.

After the success of last year, when our guests liked the party a lot,  we have put together a nice arrangement. Don´t wait too long, rooms go quickly!

In the evening, a nice ¨New Year´s Eve dinner¨ will be prepared in the hotel. On New Year’s morning we serve a more extensive champagne breakfast, a little later than usual.

Busy summer

As new owners, we can look back at a busy first summer. It was exciting, sometimes tough. But thanks to the help of Ton and Helga and our fantastic colleagues Anna-ie, Richard and Veerle, it ran smoothly. Let´s not forget the ladies who help us every day to get the rooms nice and tidy: Saida, Claudia and Rosi. After all, a whole team is needed to make the hotel function as we like to have it.

From early April it was quite crowded with guests from almost all over the world. From New Zealand to Chile, from Latvia to South Africa. But of course mainly from Spain and the Netherlands: a little closer to home. The busiest month was August, fully booked almost every day, with a nice mix of couples and families with children. Nice comments and nice reviews: it seems we are on track in our first year.

We got  what we came for, more time for the kids, very nice guests that we could pamper: that’s what we like. Nice conversations, beautiful encounters and impressive experiences.

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Development

We noticed this year that the former owners, Ton and Helga, left us an exceptional hotel, decorated to perfection. That´s why we were enthusiastic about it nine years ago already, when we visited for the first time. Easier to take the big step: Sell our beautiful restaurant in the Netherlands and move to Spain with our children.

Remodelling was not necessary: but we installed a new  “Kitchen” on the first floor. A place to cook while guests can watch over the shoulder and drink a glass of wine.

During the lazy summer evenings, tasty meals were prepared. This supplement of a restaurant at the hotel has proved a good one. Most weeks we cooked three evenings. The hotel guests do not only appreciate the food but certainly also the conviviality. Here again we are very happy with the beautiful comments. Alex loves to cook  and with all those beautiful, local Andalusian products and his passion only grows.

One of the holiday homes

Stay in a holiday home

This year we had many returning hotel guests who chose to stay in one of our houses, in the middle of the village, between Spanish neighbors or just on the outskirts. Certainly if you intend to stay a little longer, this gives a lot of freedom. You can always use the facilities in the hotel, such as the restaurant, the swimming pool and all information.

From the end of December, all agencies and booking sites can use the agenda again. If you are interested, take a look at our site and ask for a quote. At this moment, the most popular weeks are still available.
Casa Fuente (suitable for 2 adults and 2 children) and Casa Charcas (4 adults and 2 children) are located in the middle of the village. Finca Santa Ana, with its own garden and swimming pool, is located just outside the village center but within walking distance of the village (6 adults and 2 children).

To do

Apart from the fact that we are happy to tell our guests what to do in the area, we also have an extensive range of day-programs. In a large box, you will find plasticized descriptions of hikes, routes, city visits etc. You can take it for the day or use it for inspiration. One of the recently added programs is “El Saltillo”.

Now that the so popular “Caminito del Rey” is often sold out weeks in advance, we like to refer our guests to this little sibling. Only fifteen minutes longer in the car brings you to a beautiful region that is not yet flooded with tourists. Easy parking, a  great very Spanish restaurant for the start-coffee and the reward lunch and a beautiful, very relaxed walk to the local waterfalls. Only positives? No, if you suffer from vertigo we do not recommend this hike.

The same applies to the ascent of the nearby summit of the Concha. Well worth climbing, but quite exciting. It turned out afterwards that we  could have taken a less difficult route.

Tips

We cannot emphasize it enough: sometimes timely preparation is necessary.

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The winter is coming

In the relatively quieter winter months we will certainly find time to improve our knowledge of Spanish. Necessary for further integration into the village. We will need time to get our distribution of working time and free time a little better and…. every hotel in winter always requires a lot of extra cleaning and maintenance. The jobs that cannot be done when there are many guests.  We will not get bored in the coming months!

We are always looking for help to run the hotel with us. We are looking for a real centipede. Someone who likes to help with administration, welcoming the guests, serving breakfast or dinner, doing small repairs and watering the plants. Driving license is necessary and fluently English is self-evident. Spanish would be very useful. So, if you know someone, who would like to start in spring, let us know.

Recent information about the hotel, photos and events are always available on Facebook or Instagram. If you are there anyway, it would be great if you could support us by sharing our post! Thanks.

5 day New Year's Eve Package

5 day New Year's Eve Package

5 day New Year's Eve Package

New Year’s Eve in Ojén is celebrated in a huge tent which is placed next to the church, at the village square. At twelve o’clock, you traditionally eat 12 grapes to ensure that you have all the luck in 2020, after which the party starts and continues until the early morning.

In the evening, a nice New Year’s Eve dinner will be served at the hotel, which will consist of luxurious tapas.

The menu

The menu is all about “Compartir y Disfrutar”, sharing and enjoying tapas, pinchos and tastings together with your partner. E.g. duck liver with caramelised onion in Pedro Ximenez, Spanish langoustine with shellfish foam, a gazpacho sandwich … to name just a few dishes. The Chef will surprise you throughout the evening, with a creative variation on all the beautiful Spanish dishes.

On New Year’s morning we serve an extensive champagne brunch.

Incidentally, this is a period in the year in which the daytime is usually characterized by excellent temperatures, often even well above 20 degrees. The golf courses have attractive rates and you can ski in the Sierra Nevada, nice for a day trip from Ojén.

The Package

We offer this package based on 4 nights around New Year’s Eve, very extensive luxury tapas dinner, bubbles, New Year brunch, breakfast on the other days from € 660.00 per 2 people. The price is based on a Standard Room. Depending on the choice of room type, there is an additional cost.

Call or mail for more information and the booking conditions.

Golf clinic Winter offer

Learn how to play golf or increase your level!

Winter offer: Golf clinic for starting or experienced golfers 

At Marbella Golf & Country Club, a 20 minutes’ drive from Ojén, there is a golf school with practice facilities . One of the pro’s, Stephane, each winter, offers  an attractive program to learn how to golf or to improve your golf game.

– Introduction course for two people, including the use of clubs
– Improve your swing or short game
– Special program for single handicappers

Stephane is a French international PGA Pro with 15 years of experience in teaching golf. After playing in the PGA tour for three years he decided to take the way of teaching. Stephane can teach in French, English and Spanish.

Visit the Sierra de las Nieves

Summer evening activity

Visit the Eco Reserve in Ojén

During spring, the Sierra de las Nieves, the mountain area next to Ojén, is at its best. La Posada has descriptions of the numerous beautiful hiking trails that are available. In summer, after a lazy beach day, you can make an excursion by jeep to the Eco Reserva, where Antonio tells you about the flora and fauna of this area. He also knows where the deer and mountain goats (cabra montes) are situated. The two-hour excursion, which starts in the early evening, usually ends a bit later, because Antonio doesn’t stop telling. Sometimes there are also animals that need to be cared for temporarily. This excursion is fun for young and old !!

La Posada del Angel-May 2019: It's springtime!

Newsletter May 2019

It’s springtime!

After some needed rain, the weather reports are full of the arrival of the spring. In Spain always a wonderful time for walks and visits to the big cities with pleasant temperatures. Moreover, there is a lot to do. The Festival de los Patios in Cordoba (6 to 19 May), during which the flowery Patios are open to visitors for two weeks. The Feria in Seville (4 to 11 May), The Feria del Caballo in Jerez (11 to 18 May), a nice, very accessible (also for tourists) feria with lots of horses. The Feria of Cordoba (25 May to 2 June) and the Feria in Granada (15 to 22 June).

Combine the festivities with a stay in Ojén

Perhaps it is a good an idea to fly to one of the cities for three days, then continue to Ojén to visit the beach or walk in the beautiful Sierra de las Nieves and fly back from Malaga. We are happy to provide you with a plan and hotel tips. Incidentally, the cities of Granada and Cordoba can also be easily reached for a day trip from Ojén.

Restaurant three days a week

Since the arrival of chef Alex, you can currently dine 3 times a week at La Posada del Angel. Once a week a delicious dish of the day, on Wednesday the paella evening and on Fridays a 3-course dinner with tapas in advance.

Holiday home: We still have a few more weeks available in May and June

In May and June we have a few more weeks available in Casa Fuente (2 adults + 2 children) and Finca Santa Ana (2 to 6 adults + 2 children). This rental can be combined with the dinner offer below.

Offer: When you book before 6 May 2019 in La Posada or in one of the holiday homes

When you book between April 27 and May 6 2019, for a minimum stay of 7 days in May or June 2019, in the posada or in one of the holiday homes, you will receive 1 meal for free. For this you need to mention the code FERIA2019 when you make your reservation.

Use an advantageous rate by booking directly and on-line

When booked directly and online at la Posada del Angel, you can benefit an advantageous rate. Receive a discount of 8% on the normal room rates.

Visit the Sierra de las Nieves and the Eco Reserva

During spring, the Sierra de las Nieves, the mountain area next to Ojén, is at its best. La Posada has descriptions of the numerous beautiful hiking trails that are available. Since last summer you can also make an excursion by jeep to the Eco Reserva, where Antonio tells you about the flora and fauna of this area. He also knows where the deer and mountain goats (cabra montes) are situated. The two-hour excursion, which starts in the early evening, usually ends a bit later, because Antonio doesn’t stop telling. Sometimes there are also animals that need to be cared for temporarily. This excursion is fun for young and old !!

We’re hoping to see you in Spain soon!

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Photo above from Tamayo Foto Ojén