After four years in Fuengirola, I finally took a walk up to visit Fuengirola's "Toro de Osborne." The Osborne Bull is one of several 46-foot (14-metre) tall bulls scattered around Spain. The original (smaller) billboards were erected in the 1950s to advertise Osborne's Jerez Brandy, called Veterano. The bulls grew larger when a Spanish law required billboards to be further from roadways. In 1994, the EU passed a law prohibiting roadside advertising of alcoholic beverages, so most of the bulls lost their "brands" (the name Veterano). Except for a couple that still have the name "Osborne" on them, the bulls are now in the public domain. But, enough of all that, the walk was easy
(once I took the right path) and the view was amazing. (Click the images to see the bull grow.)
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| DON'T GO THIS WAY. I DID! |
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| NO WAY TO GET THERE FROM HERE. |
GEEZ LOUISE! Almost as BIG as your head!! lol
ReplyDeleteNow I understand that 'saying' much better......hung like a bull!
The trek up was interesting and that view! What can I say?
Jim:
DeleteIt looks so inaccessible from town and it turned out to be a short and very simply walk. I added an extra half hour to the 15 minutes by taking the wrong path.
Big Bull Balls. But a glorious view and a fun[?] hike, I imagine.
ReplyDeleteBob:
DeleteIt was amazing how elated I was when I reached the top. Something different so close to home.
I saw those giant bulls off in the distance when I was in Spain years ago and wondered about them. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteStephen:
DeleteMy pleasure. They're not very popular in some parts of the north.
So are there any more moves planned? I see you there for a long time now that you have made improvements to your home....or is wanderlust calling?
ReplyDeleteCheapchick:
DeleteWe're not planning on moving for a long, long time. GASP!!!! It shocks me when I even think that. But, this has really become home. In less than 2 weeks, we ill have lived in this apartment for 4 years. Not far from a record for us! Come to think of it, it might well BE a record. I'll have to review the history!
What a beautiful view bull balls notwithstanding, I tend to have a terrible sense of direction and it usually takes me a try or two to get somewhere new!
ReplyDeleteCat Lover:
DeleteOne of our favorite cafes, El Jazzy Bar, has a map with photos showing one how to find the bull. I studied the map and photos and then screwed up anyway!
No bullshit! I read a fun book recently that you might enjoy: "Empire of Booze" by Henry Jeffreys. It mentions the bulls. What fantastic views from the shadow of the bull.
ReplyDeleteWilma:
DeleteThanks so much for this recommendation. I'm going to see if I can download tonight.
We have a lot of bulls over here and most of them are in parliament.
ReplyDeleteHeron:
DeleteThe US seems to have more asses than bulls.
Keep exploring the adventure of life. Nice bull!
ReplyDeleteTravel:
DeleteThis simple little things really do brighten up a day.
You always put a huge smile on my face Mitch.
ReplyDeleteNow that ain't no cock and bull story.
Hey, that's your head isn't it! LOL
Ron:
DeleteMy head? Where?!?
a lovely ending indeed.
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