Where are you from originally?
Originally from London but half the family were born in Waterford.
When did you move to Ayamonte?
Let me see I moved over to Gibraleon in 2004 where I lived on a Finca and five years ago I moved to Ayamonte as living on a Finca on your own can be a little too much.
How did you find out about this place?
I was doing a little research on places in Spain like Galicia and came across an article about Huelva and just came over.
What do you like most about Ayamonte?
That’s really difficult to pin down; being by the river, close to the sea and being a much more traditional place are just a few pluses. Of course having Portugal on your doorstep with a short trip on the ferry is also great.
What would you change?
I like getting out and about and going for walks so public accessibility to the countryside could improve. I tend to find myself walking through fields which are private land. The recent incorporation of the walks is a great start but still limited for the numerous cross-country walks that are there.
What was the most difficult thing coming to live here?
Language and communication however I can communicate and it’s never gotten in my way to get things done although even now I am nowhere near fluent.
Favourite food?
Don’t really have a favourite but I will say fresh fish and you know what you are eating here which has a lot to say for itself nowadays.
Favourite Festival?
Again I don’t have a favourite but I suppose Semana Santa is the big one, seeing the activity in the streets and the whole family together.
Recommended dish, tapa, or food?
Prawns are good and all the local fish produce
Something not to be missed?
Semana Santa is unique or just pop into the Churches and Temples and wander about to see all the details that go with it.
Comment:
“All I can say is that I really enjoyed my stay in Ayamonte”