Author Archives: Maria Vielba

 Continuing in our cycle of articles dedicated to the importance of the conservation of the Dehesa; Today we share with you the interview we conducted with María Pía, founder of Fedehesa. The Spanish Federation of the Dehesa is an Entity that brings together organizations linked to the Dehesa, Cooperatives, Foundations, Associations and Universities such as …

At Pirilana we have been wanting to share with you a topic that we are passionate about; La Dehesa, not only as the cradle of the merino sheep, but as an example that by caring for and respecting nature, it can be maintained in a sustainable balance while also being a source of wealth; both …

Merino wool does not smell, does not itch, cools when it is hot, warms when it is cold, is hypoallergenic, antibacterial… these are some of the most known properties of merino wool. But very few know all about the secrets of this wonderful fibre. Its complex chemical structure is what allows it to have so …

The time is coming when you can enjoy your free time more and we would like to suggest 12 impressive ecotourism accommodation options without leaving Spain; where you are sure to come into contact with an overflowing natural environment and where you can disconnect and relax in magical surroundings. Ecotourism is a form of tourism …

The wardrobe bed or box-bed originated at the end of the medieval period, in some places they were used until well into the twentieth century, which makes sense since the cold winters of northern Europe and the deficient sources of heat; coming from firewood, they made living conditions very difficult and austere, especially for the …

We all sleep, but … how much do we really know about sleep? Much of what happens while we sleep remains a mystery: the reasons we need to sleep, the reasons why lack of sleep harms our health, and why we dream remain research topics that do not yet have a definitive answer.   Today …

¿Por qué hacemos edredones de lana? En España conocemos muy bien la lana. Forma parte de nuestro presente pero también de nuestro pasado, de nuestra niñez en la que nos vestían con jerseys de lana y nos tapaban con pesadas mantas para protegernos del frío ¿os acordáis?  Hoy en día las cosas han cambiado; pero …

We are in the ideal time for the spread of colds, but nature; which is very wise has the solution to alleviate your symptoms. Most of us have heard of the properties of eucalyptus to decongest the respiratory system and we have even tried its vapors. The Australian aborigines already used it to heal wounds, …

When was the last time you thought about changing your pillow? If you also suffer from neck pain, you do not breathe well at night, you sweat too much … maybe you should think about whether you are using the right pillow to rest well. The wrong pillow can be a real neck pain, not …

Who was the first person to wear pajamas? What did people sleep with before this garment appeared? Currently 70% of people sleep in pajamas (in all its versions) and 15% say they usually sleep naked. The rest sleep in their underwear. Pajamas have become an essential garment today, and although it seems incredible; little has …