Spanish holiday traditions are some of the liveliest in the world. They are a very colourful nation that likes to celebrate with great enthusiasm. The chance of getting involved in Spanish holiday celebrations is very good as there are so many of them spread throughout the year. If you spend any amount of time in […]
Romeria del Rocio
La Romeria del Rocio – one of the most extraordinary spectacles in Europe North of Matalasconas, in the province of Huelva is located the extraordinary village of El Rocio, in the marshlands of the Guadalquivir River. The Sanctuario de Nuestra Señora del Rocio (The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Dew), this statue is believed to […]
Malaga Tourist Bus – Hop-on Hop-off Tour
One of the best ways to see the sights is on the Malaga tourist bus. Named as the Malaga City Hop-on Hop-off Tour, the bus does exactly that. A number of buses operate in the city passing all the popular tourist spots. Tourists are able to choose when and where to get on or off […]
Nerja festivals
Nerja festivals – calendar for the year There are numerous dates in Nerja festivals calendar. Throughout Andalucia, fiesta’s are an intrinsic part of community life and Nerja is no exception. Listed below are some of the most significant of the Nerja Festivals. San Anton 16-17 January This festival has been celebrated since the XVII century […]
Andalucia for kids
Andalucia For Kids – check out the great attractions and activities!! Andalucia is normally where the idea is to relax and take up the sun. However, Andalucia offers many things for kids also. There are many things for them to do. You can rest assured that there never need be a dull moment with the […]
La Noche de San Juan!
This feast is held each year on the evening of the 23rd June and goes on into the early hours of the 24th (Dia de San Juan). It is the old pagan midsummer celebration which has been ‘Christianified’ by tacking it on to a convenient Saint’s day. There are a number of traditional ways of […]
Costa del Sol Beaches
Costa del Sol Beaches – Explore the Top 10 Beaches on the Costa When we talk about Costa del Sol beaches it is safe to say that with over 100 to choose from, any visitor to this area is going to be seriously spoilt for choice. The beaches vary tremendously from the soft white […]
Semana Santa is an elaborate event!
Semana Santa – Easter week processions compete with each other… Semana Santa is celebrated during the week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Easter week processions compete with each other, with their elaborate costumes and decorations. The processions start at each of the towns churches with members of the religious brotherhoods (Hermandades) carrying their floats […]
Gibraltar sailing holidays are becoming increasingly popular
After my first sailing experience last week I can see why Gibraltar sailing holidays are so popular! We were lucky enough to see dolphins on our trip and I will definitely be going sailing around the straits of Gibraltar again. There are not many better ways to spend your time than being out on the […]
Castles in andalucia – which are worth visiting?
As my travels continue into Andalucia, I have decided to add some information on the various castles you can find in here. So every time I come across castles in Andalucia I will add it to this section. Castillo de Castellar The first one I have come across is el Castillo de Casteller, (Castellars Castle), […]