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!
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Conejo al Ajillo – Learn how to make this great dish ….
Conejo al ajillo (Rabbit in Garlic) Ingredients 1 rabbit cut into small pieces ready for cooking salt and pepper 250ml olive oil 6 cloves of garlic 100ml white wine Method Rub plenty of salt and pepper into the rabbit portions. Heat two thirds of the oil in a pan and brown the rabbit pieces in batches until they are golden brown. Place the rabbit … [Read more...] about Conejo al Ajillo – Learn how to make this great dish ….
Huelva Province, andalucia
The province of Huelva stretches from the Portuguese border to Sevilla. It is disconnected and distant and hardly deserves its reputation as the poor relation of its glamorous neighbour. However, it boasts one of the greatest historical events which is the discovery of America. In 1492 Christopher Colombus set off from Huelva on his epic voyage of discovery. In … [Read more...] about Huelva Province, andalucia
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
Spanish Wine Information
You may want a little Spanish wine information before you venture out on your taste testing adventures. Wine drinking in Spain is a popular past time and in recent years the country has begun to turn around its bad reputation with regards to foul tasting wines. This can, in part, be attributed to some French influences in the manufacturing process and better use of … [Read more...] about Spanish Wine Information