A jolly time in Jorquera!
WE were not expecting a heatwave to coincide with Jávea U3A's three-day Spanish Culture and Cuisine trip to Jorquera and Alcalá del Júcar, but it was a treat to have a blue sky and sunshine every day for the 40 members on tour.
The group travelled first to Albaida to visit the Palau dels Marquesos Milà i Aragó and the Museo Internacional de Títeres, then on to Jorquera, checking in to the town's four star Hotel Spa Mirador. The next morning the group visited Bodega La Cepa de Pelayo, a local family run winery, with a tour of the facilities, barrel room, etc. along with a tasting of three wines. Some free time followed to explore the beautiful little town of Alcalá del Júcar.
Back at the hotel, members had the opportunity to join a guided walking tour of Jorquera, although most chose to relax instead. Dinner was a very sociable event, followed by musical entertainment by a singer/guitarist and everyone sang along to wish member Penny Grant a very happy birthday, and a party atmosphere ensued! The last morning was spent at Jorquera 'beach', where members had time for a stroll around the river before lunch, with the blossom falling all around like snow! Lunch was excellent and plentiful, with tapas to start, followed by three different rice dishes, paella style, (meat, fish or vegetable), and a dessert, whilst the water and wine flowed!
Group leaders Angela and Tony thanked everyone for making the tour so interesting and fun. For further information about the Jávea U3A, contact: www.u3ajavea.com