The Antequera Fandango is a popular dance form in which six men and six women face each other across a room, each dancing with all the others in turn, and finishing with the partner one started with. In this respect it resembles Scottish or Irish set dancing, but here the similarity ends. The music is of course pure Andalucian, and the dance was considered to be too erotic at … [Read more...] about The Forbidden Fandango
Activities
Virgen del Carmen
Tradition has it that the Carmelite monks, who inhabited the slopes of Mount Carmel and worshipped the Virgin Mary who had appeared there in a vision, were forced to flee by a Saracen invasion force. During this eviction the Virgin appeared to them again and promised to be their "Star of the Sea" and to guide them to safety. Since then she has been the patron saint of … [Read more...] about Virgen del Carmen
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 water listening to the wind in the sails. With over 300 days of sunshine … [Read more...] about Gibraltar sailing holidays are becoming increasingly popular
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