SOUTHERN ANDALUSIAN OAK FOREST

Inland from the busy coast, Andalucía remains unspoilt and relatively isolated with a history, natural history and customs that have evolved in semi-isolation from the rest of mainland Europe.

The Cork Oak trees together with the Holm Oak trees are the main component of Spain’s lowland evergreen Oak forests. It is found mainly in mild, slightly humid, chalk-free areas of western Spain and
also parts of Catalonia. The striking orange coloration of freshly stripped Cork Oaks in the setting sun is one of Wild Spain’s memorable sights.

A Cork Oak in Spanish is un Alcornique and a Cork Oak grove is un Alcornocal. The “descorche” or removal of the outer portion of the bark is a skilled operation, which takes place every 8 to 12 years, normally in early summer. Cork Oaks also produce acorns for free-range pigs, tannins for the leather industry and high quality charcoal.

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SELECT VACATION CLUB AT MIRAFLORES

Miraflores, in its constant pursuit to provide its members with increased level of service and greater choices and opportunities to enjoy their holidays, recently joined forces with Select Vacation Club (SVC). SVC is an exclusive holiday club system, designed specifically for resort owners. It offers you greater choice, flexibility and freedom to holiday how and when you choose.

SVC was created in order to provide its members with an increasing number of resorts and luxury yachts with all the comforts and services that will ensure a holiday full of satisfaction at incomparable value for money. These resorts are not only found in specially selected locations, they also have the finest recreation
and leisure facilities, plus the service of attentive staff.

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