San Juan. A magical night in Spain
Midsummer. A magical night all over the world where pagan rituals are celebrated and embraced. The night of the 23rd June is traditionally celebrated in Spain with gusto – bonfires and ritual...
View ArticleA roast lamb festival in Asturias – not baaad at all
The first Sunday of July sees a Festival with a difference – visit Asturias in the north of Spain and you can experience the Fiesta del Cordero – one of the most popular festivals of the region. More...
View ArticleStaying cool under the Spanish sun
Whew….¡Que calor! It´s hot and getting hotter… This last month of June saw extremely high temperatures hit Spain – last week was more like mid July. That might be music to your ears if you spend 50...
View ArticleHealing all ails in the spirit of Spain – cheers!
We all know a glass of red wine is good for you – I said one glass! Here where I live in Las Alpujarras, history tells us that local wine made up a good portion of the daily calorific intake during the...
View ArticleCome hell or high water – come to Fuerteventura
That phrase usually means that we are determined to do something, whatever it takes. How determined are you? Can you catch the highest wave? I´m talking Windsurfing, and the best competition around....
View ArticleShhh…A secret shared. Musical Murtas in the Alpujarras
Ever arrived somewhere for a holiday and just longed for somewhere a little more traditional, a tad more real? Well, allow me to share with you my secret location, in fact my home for the past 6 years...
View ArticleThe Midas touch – Spanish saffron…
Have you ever been to Valencia and enjoyed eating that golden Paella and wondered how to get that glorious colour? Or perhaps driven through the flat lands of La Mancha in Autumn and admired the...
View ArticleShort tours of the Almería coast. Part 4 – Vera. The naked truth.
Vera? Sounds a little like a favourite Aunt…! Pronounced Bay-rah of course, with your best Spanish lisping accent. So where are we? Yes, we´re already on part 4 of our whirlwind tour of Almería - and...
View ArticleJamón, Jamón…Come on to Teruel
Got some free time? Feeling peckish? Book some last minute flights between the 7th and the 16th of this month and travel to Teruel in Aragón, on the Eastern side of Spain. Why travel there? Well, a...
View ArticleArt lovers in Málaga – a few stolen hours
There’s loads more to do in Málaga than just waiting around the airport to take the plane home! If you find yourself arriving early at the airport after your break in the sun on the Costa del Sol,...
View ArticleEye on Alicante – Javea, the best bits
A typically Spanish town that has blossomed around tourism, which enjoys a micro climate, contains some of the best beaches and coves in Spain, and still manages to avoid high rise developments? No,...
View ArticleEye on Alicante – Benisa, the best bits
The final instalment on our trip up and down the White Coast of eastern Spain, the Costa Blanca. We have looked at some of the most popular destinations, where tourism has taken over from fishing, and...
View ArticleParty in Benidorm!
Think of Benidorm, and then think of a party. Not a Stag party, nor a Hen party, Benidorm is not just about those….but the party is for both a male and a female! A very Spanish type of party – yes, you...
View ArticleHorsing around in Seville
Think of just the word ‘Andalucía’ and you will automatically conjure up all manner of evocative images…hot sun, soft sand, warm waters….flamenco, fiesta, or simply fun. What does it mean to you? For...
View ArticleAround Madrid – seeing Segovia
A visit to a capital city is always a treat – a weekend dash can really be rewarding with a bargain flight, a couple of nights seeing the city of your choice, a little shopping and sightseeing,...
View ArticleA Royal trip – making music in Aranjuez
Aranjuez? Where’s that? Close to the capital of Spain, Madrid, just 46 kilometres in fact, this destination makes for a great day trip from the noise and bustle of the capital city. At just under 50...
View Article5 Best Shopping Sites on the Costa Blanca
Holidaying on the Costa Blanca this year? It’s all very well lazing about on the beach for a week or two, and once you’ve seen the sights and traipsed around the cathedrals and museums, amused the...
View ArticleFería time in Seville
What are you up to later this month? Thinking of a trip to sunnier climes, a boost to your well being? Where better than Spain this Spring to do just that. How about a fería to beat all ferías too?...
View ArticleOrganic eating in Jaén
With all this possible Horse meat in the food chain, we’re all starting to wonder exactly what it is we eat – and most of us are becoming a little fussier about where it comes from. If you would like...
View ArticleLocal Food in Northern Spain
Yesterday, we looked at how local food is treasured in Spain, specifically in Andalucia, and the products there which have special recognition. Let’s take a tour and see what other Spanish regions...
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