The Black Music Festival’s tenth anniversary – Not another excuse to visit Gerona! If you are wanting an excuse to jump on a last minute flight to the Costa Brava this spring, then you may be interested in hearing about the Black Music Festival 2011. From March 11 to April 15 2011, the tenth edition
A summer of Europe music festivals on the Spanish Costa Brava The Costa Brava is home to music festivals of every genre, catering for every musical taste, no matter how mainstream or alternative. It is during the summer months when the majority of the Costa Brava’s festivals are held, often put on in the most
Sitges Carnival 2011 is possibly the best gay carnival in Europe! Sitges, a beautiful Spanish town 35 kilometres southwest of Barcelona, is worldwide renowned for two things – its Film Festival and its Carnival. This year, the later of these globally celebrated events, is being held between 3rd – 9th March and promises to be
A very real and passionate re-enactment of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ in Andalucia. Easter will soon be upon us and with it some incredible religious celebrations, which will be taking place across Europe. None could be more incredible than the enactment of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, in the otherwise sleepy Andalucian town of Cuevas
From an idyllic and extremely long walk at Banyoles, to rally racing in Girona, March on the Costa Brava is dedicated to many thrilling and energetic events. Taking a break to the Costa Brava in early spring to participate or watch an exciting Catalonia event can be easily and economically achieved, with many of the
Despite its modest size, Menorca is home to a host of unique and wonderful all-year round events. During the mid-winter the island celebrates its liberation from the Moors with a particularly colourful and vibrant fiesta, whilst in the height of the summer a “full moon party” is performed in the old sandstone quarry Ses Pedreres
The Spanish take religious occasions extremely seriously and none more so than the Procession of the Blessed in celebration of the beautification of Saint Catalina Tomas. Known locally as Colcada de la Beata, the Procession of the Blessed is one of Mallorca’s biggest and most popular annual events. The festival always takes place on the
Tucked away inland behind the costas and a myriad of mountains, lie three of Europe’s most culturally enriching cities – Cordoba, Granada and Sevilla. For many, old Andalucia epitomises Spain: Bullfights, Moors, gypsies and flamenco dancing. For centuries, Andalucia was one of the poorest parts of Spain, but because of its past and deep-founded love
Today, the Catalan parliament today approved a ban on bullfighting that is due to come into force on 1st January 2012. It was deemed cruel by the parliament, 68 of whom were in favour of the ban and 55 against. If you are not aware of what bullfighting is, it’s when a matador (or bullfighter)
If you haven’t yet made a visit to the Festival Jardins de Cap Roig in Cataluña you’re missing out. Held across July & August, you can expect a line up of concerts (from likes of Julio Iglesias, Sinéad O’Connor, George Benson and Herbie Hancock – as well as a number of leading Spanish artists) and
