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 celebrating La Noche de San Juan most of which involve a huge bonfire. The central … [Read more...] about La Noche de San Juan!
Activities
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 sweeping sandy beaches of trendy Marbella, to the rugged inlets and coves situated to the east. So … [Read more...] about Costa del Sol Beaches
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 … [Read more...] about Semana Santa is an elaborate event!
Gibraltar Highlights
Here are a few Gibraltar highlights that I feel any visitor to the country would benefit from during a trip to Gibraltar. Gibraltar Top Rated Attractions As far as attractions in Gibraltar go, there are 2 main features that draw in a lot of tourists. There is The Rock of Gibraltar and the ocean that surrounds the peninsula. The brilliant weather that the country is known … [Read more...] about Gibraltar Highlights
Andalucian International Walking and Cultural Festival 2012
by Michelle Duncan (Milngavie, Glasgow, East Dumbartonshire) Frontier Holidays are hosting the Andalucian International Walking and Cultural Festival in co-operation with the Town Hall of El Burgo and the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park. This event will take place from February 26th to March 4th and promises to be an … [Read more...] about Andalucian International Walking and Cultural Festival 2012