We have traveled to the white villages in the mountains of Andalusia overlooking the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and Africa for over 40 years. Close friends live in the village of Gaucin in the province of Málaga inland from Marbella, Puerto Banús and Estepona and not far from Ronda. The village has a population of approximately 2,000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K05Kz9YRg5I.

The history of the area going back to Phoenician and Roman times, the unspoiled hills and the convenience to Malaga, Gibraltar, Seville have always been major attractions for us. Many times, we have considered staying for several months of the year and setting up a studio. The fact that there is a thriving art community in the village (https://artgaucin.com) with artists from many countries makes this plan compelling.  Another significant factor is the improvement in communications and travel over the last twenty years that allows us to stay completely in touch with business in California.

This year Gaucin will have the annual Open Studios May 24, 25, 26 and June 1^st and 2^nd.  Certainly looking forward to that. Hopefully we will be able to participate in the 2025 event.