LECTURE REVIEW - Javea Historical Walk

"I have been familiar with Javea old town for 25 years and know quite a lot about it but, when I saw the walk advertised and thought about the lectures of Karla’s that I had attended and thoroughly enjoyed pre lockdown I decided to take advantage. With Karla it’s the little details that stand out and display her research into and passion for her work. I loved learning about the indoor market, the poor mother superior who acted as look out, the hard wearing wood from Mobil, Bolufer and his super sailing boats, Sultan, diaphanous arches, tri lobe windows, the local artist influenced by Degas … the list is endless! Karla's teaching style explores the everyday details that bring the history to life." - Jean Halse, Javea

LECTURE REVIEW - SOROLLA - Part 1 & 2

 

"I loved the Sorolla lectures. We heard about his whole life from being a young boy. With the connection to Javea, you can recognise our local beaches. Sorolla was a very empathetic man paying tribute in his paintings to the way women worked very hard in all kinds of jobs. His very clever use of white paint in a lot of light and shade images was amazing. He invented his own unique style. I love the very clever method of being able to almost walk through the gardens and out through the wall onto the outside. His wife Clotilde was an amazing woman and a huge influence in his success.
Karla has so much knowledge which she shares with you." - Glenys Graham, Javea

REVIEW - SALVADOR DALI - Part 1 & 2

"Salvador Dali, for many years I have wondered about this artist and visited his museum in Barcelona. It's such a pity that Karla wasn't with me to explain the wonders of his work. Karla told us how to look into the paintings and see what he was thinking about when he painted, what most call, strange. Dali was influenced by Sigmund Freud, and many of his pictures depict his strange dreams. Dali was not only a surrealist artist, his paintings tell stories - some not so pretty - but really make you think differently.
In Karla's lectures, we are encouraged to ask questions. Without a doubt, I recommend Karla Darocas teaching." - Glenys Graham, Javea

REVIEW - JAVEA WALK

 

"Karla guided us around Javea with so much enthusiasm. She loves it when you ask questions. Although I had done this walk a few years ago Karla has found even more knowledge to share. Now when I go into Javea I think this is where all those years ago people fought to save the church and themselves. Even the door knockers' explanations are interesting. You could say Javea is battle scared but that makes for a story or many stories and only by doing the walk, you will hear them from Karla. Things are changing in Javea and not all for the good, some artifacts have been removed. The history in Javea is very important so let's hope it stays that way. Recently Javea town hall announced that there will be a life-size bronze sculpture of Sorolla in a realistic style. I love my hometown even more now. Karla's teaching is full of enthusiasm and a little fun too This walk is a 'must do'!" - Glenys Graham, Javea

REVIEW - Gandia

"Having attended the lecture the night before, the field trip made me pretty excited. The lecture was a lot to take in but it all fell into place once seeing everything. It was a very easy walk, with no hills to climb. Gandia is another fascinating place and a very important city having a palace, which we toured. In most of the rooms/halls, there are so many artefacts and again Karla described everything really well. I loved the art museum which has a huge collection of paintings and statues. I'm hoping to revisit Gandia and go into the art museum and palace again. Thank you Karla for the tour.
I love how detailed Karla's lectures are." - Glenys Graham, Javea

REVIEW - HISTORICAL JAVEA WALK

"I learned things that I never knew about Javea. I also saw the architecture from a different perspective. I am interested in learning about where I now live and this walk helped me to understand this town's history.

What I like about Karla's teaching is that she allows laypeople to understand architectural styles in context" - Rhona Wells, Javea

REVIEW - HISTORICAL JAVEA WALK

 

"We enjoyed a beautiful weather walk in Jávea, October 8th 2021. We wanted to do the walk because my husband and I were curious to find out if we could learn anything new about the history and the old town since we have been living here for 40 years. Well, no disappointment there! After the walk, we spent most of the afternoon at home going over the very interesting details in history, architecture, art and even streets & chapel that we had never seen or been before in all those years! Absolutely worth the walk and visit to this precious historical centre of a town that we cherish in our hearts.

Karla cannot stop explaining and answering questions. She is a super enthusiast and a living encyclopaedia!" - Bruce & Trudi McNeely-van Dorp, Benitachell