Thursday 5 January 2017

Today the Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos will be held in Rodalquilar - the procession of the Three Magi through the village, throwing sweets to the children.  This happens all over Spain although I imagine it is more elaborate in the major cities.  I think a lot of children will be visiting here for the festival, grandchildren, etc. of the inhabitants, since there are very few permanent residents living in the village.  According to a German lady who runs the panaderia and pasteleria (with a good line in local wines and cheeses too!), there are only 80 people living in Rodalquilar all year round.  She said the population is as low as it was before the gold mine was in operation.

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