Tag Archives: Seville
Fun at the Feria de April
Hola! Lord Byron once famously described Seville as: “a pleasant city, famous for oranges and women…of all the Spanish towns is none more pretty.” Of course we agree, however we recently re-visited the famous Feria de April (Seville Fair) and as we strolled the festival laden streets, it occurred to us that we might sometimes take the beautiful home city of Fragata for granted. Spring in Seville has an atmosphere like nowhere … Read More
Our olives are going greener!
We’ve got some lovely news to bring to you today… and for us it’s the perfect way to end a busy week! As you may know, here at Fragata we’re part of Seville-based company Angel Camacho Alimentacion, which not only markets our range, but a whole host of other Mediterranean food products, including the delicious La Vieja Fabrica jams and marmalades. Over the past 116 … Read More
The secrets behind the Fragata olive…
Do you want to know a secret? Here at Fragata, we think it’s time to let you know how Fragata olives really get from the tree to the table. Our harvesters know the unique methods to keep the flavour and freshness in each olive as they travel from the olive groves in Seville to your supermarket shelf, and very soon, you will too! There are … Read More
Olives: from tree to table!
We’ve got a real treat for you – we have some amazing photos to share with you all the way from our friends in Seville! Take a look at these snapshots of our beautiful olives basking and growing in the Spanish sunshine. Showing off in the baking sun, we couldn’t wait to show you how they’re coming along. Our farm manager in Seville has been … Read More
Has summer arrived?
That’s the question we’re asking ourselves here at Fragata. We know the sun has been shining on our colleagues over in Seville for the last few weeks and it would appear they’ve sent us some wonderfully hot Spanish to enjoy – at last! So, how many of you rolled out the BBQ last night? We thought so, because we did the same! There really is … Read More
Feria de Sevilla
Hola everybody! We’ve had a fun-packed few days here in Seville taking part in the Feria de Sevilla, or the Seville Spring Fair! We’ve celebrated this festival for over 150 years, it began at midnight on Monday, and ended last night (Sunday). It takes place in a beautiful part of Seville named Los Remedios, right by the river. If you love a party lifestyle, then this … Read More
Semana Santa de Sevilla
Hola amigos! Cómo estás? My name is Rafael Camacho and I’ve been asked to tell you a little more about one of the most important traditional events that takes place in the beautiful city of Seville where I live and work. Semana Santa de Sevilla, Holy Week in Seville, is one of the most well known religious events in Spain (we have lots!) and is … Read More
Andalucia – Spain’s gem
Andalucía is a beautiful region perched on Spain’s most southernly tip. Home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, rolling green olive groves, stunning gardens and picturesque villages, Andalucía really is one of Spain’s gems. The region covers just over 15% of Spain and encompasses eight provinces, including Malaga, Grenada and Seville. Andalucía has a typically Mediterranean climate, boasting hot dry summers and cool … Read More
