Arcos de la Frontera – 750th anniversary: This magical hill top town celebrates its 750th anniversary this year, marking independence from the Moors and becoming part of the Kingdom of Castille. Throughout 2014, a special committee will be organising various events to involve as many of the local people and tourists alike. These events include open
Vejer Fashion Weekend returns as one of the most anticipated events in Vejer’s summer calendar. Last year it attracted over 6,000 visitors to the town, this year we hope it will bring even more. From the 4th – 6th July the event will unite young and creative artists related to the world of fashion, contemporary art
International Sherry Week (ISW) invites all Sherry lovers to join in a global celebration of Spain’s unique Sherry wines. Developed and managed by an independent group of Certified Sherry Educators positioned globally, the 2014 campaign has been designed in consultation with the regulatory council of Sherry Wines to support the promotion of Sherry worldwide. International Sherry Week
As always, there’s plenty going on in Barcelona this summer. The festivals are plentiful and diverse in this vibrant Spanish city. If you are staying in reasonable proximity to the Catalan capital then designating a day or two to become acquainted with the magnificent architecture, fabulous restaurants and quirky festivals will undoubtedly be a holiday
Casa Zahora is a splendid modern villa in a beautiful part of southern Spain. The nearby coastline, known as Costa de la Luz, is as historical as it is wild and unspoilt. Just over 200 years ago the famed Battle of Trafalgar took place in the sea off the tiny peninsula known as Cape Trafalgar.
There is something special about Easter Week (Semana Santa) in Barcelona. The city is alive with vibrant colour as the sunlight returns to the streets, bathing it in warmth. Blossom hangs from the trees as locals and visitors alike celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a truly marvellous time to
What was once scowled upon by the modest mainstream has been steadily growing in popularity. With the ever-growing prevalence of nude beaches, even local authorities across Europe are turning a blind eye. So engrained in popular culture have nudist beaches become that ‘top tens’ and ‘favourite fives’ are now regular features in the travel writing
In one form of another, amateur Spanish actors have attempted to reconstruct various scenes from the life of Jesus Christ down the years. These Biblical recreations can be traced back to early Medieval times in Spain where the “Mysteries” of Christ were re-enacted. The plays were usually put on by priests for the benefit of
Just 300 metres from a sandy beach, 300 metres from a restaurant and just a little further to a host of other amenities, could there be a more convenient spot than Cabo Estay for the holidaymaker to stay? Tucked away in a tasteful neighbourhood of the beachside village of Canido, a stone’s throw from the
When it comes to hosting traditional yet thoroughly explosive festivals, Spain has to be among the world leaders. So why should Shrove Tuesday celebrations be any different? If you’re heading to the colourful land of Spain sometime soon and are keen to sample some authentic Spanish culture, you may want to head to one of
