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The red deer and fallow deer rutting seasons, through a unique and exclusive interpretative experience, in a privileged spot in the heart of the Serranía de Cuenca" The arrival of autumn does not pass unnoticed for Nature-lovers in the Serranía de Cuenca. From mid-September until mid-October, two fascinating wildlife phenomenons happen in our forests: the Iberian red deer (Cervus elaphus) and the fallow deer (Dama Dama) rutting seasons. A chorus of bellowing temporarily disrupts the peace of autumnal evenings in the Serranía de Cuenca, as relentless hymns to life. And at Azeral, we do not want to miss it. We want to witness these gifts of the forest, but not only by sight and sound… During the red deer and fallow deer rutting seasons, we offer you a chance to experience the Serranía de Cuenca —feel it, watch it, and hear it— from the perspective of our protagonists. In a privileged spot in the heart of the Natural Park of the Serranía de Cuenca, we have designed a unique and exclusive interpretative experience, with the invaluable support of Ecoturismo Cuenca, named “Discover the secrets of the red deer rut”. This activity is entirely aimed at experiencing and enjoying the red deer...

Marinaleda (pop. 2700) a town 100 km east of Seville, in southern Spain near Gibraltar, where:  - local people rent 3-bedroom-houses with garden from the municipality for Euros 15 per month - inhabitants successfully expropriated a 3,000 acre estate a Duke in 1991 enjoy near full employment in a region with over 20% unemployment, with 8 agricultural cooperatives, equal pay (Euros 47 per day) and 6 and a half hour working day! - Sánchez Gordillo, the keffiye-wearing, 54 year old mayor has been democratically elected every 4 years for the past 30 years! - there are no policemen - 'no need' according to the mayor - nor priests, as all have access to a modern health centre, schools, nursery sports centre, home services for the elderly, a pensioners’ centre, a large cultural centre, a swimming pool, a football stadium, a nature park and gardens, and workshops  from bricklaying to ecological agriculture. - Holy Week is celebrated every year as Peace Week with a 5 day partying attracting youths from as far as Madrid - Direct democracy and solidarity thrive, combining ecology & socialism. A Utopia? The town thinks so: its official red-green coat of arms clearly states “Marinaleda - a Utopia...