Whether you want to spend the day on a different beach or just are a big fan of tuna fish: Zahara de los Atunes offers both! In September you can see lots of fishing boats with cranes out at the sea. It is time to catch the tuna fish that are returning from the Mediterranean …
Málaga is one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world. The small mountain village of Cómpeta is probably one of the most famous places where the moscatel wines are being made. On the 15th of August, during the Noche del Vino, inhabitants and visitors pay a tribute to the sweet wines that have been …
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Marbella is associated with many enjoyable things in life, from its beautiful scenery and fascinating culture to first class amenities and colourful nightlife. At the heart of these pleasures in life are food and drink, surely two of the most essential commodities to living a blissful and contented life. The coastal town and its surrounding …
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Spanish cheese and ham recognised on world food stage It’s not only the population of Spain currently applauding the quality of the county’s cheese and ham produce, as some prize varieties have recently received international recognition from official international organisations. These standard food staples are a main part of traditional Spanish cuisine, and particularly so …
It is traditional in almost every country to serve special dishes at the most important festivals. Easter is arguably the most important religious festival in the Christian calendar, and Spain gives it more importance in terms of the associated rituals than almost any other European nation. Many foreigners are familiar with the parades during Holy …
If you’re a little dazzled by the number of different types of sherry you can order when out for a drink in Andalucía, you are not alone. Most people have their favourites, depending on how sweet or full they want theirs to be, but if you are looking for a sherry that is darker and …
The colour, passion, music, culture and gastronomy of Spain all fuse together in spectacular fashion at feria time. Just about every village, town and city holds its own feria (fair) and each one has a unique flavour influenced by local traditions. Most take place between April and October, and the time is fast approaching for …
Whether you live in Marbella, own a holiday home or are simply visiting briefly, certain places and activities just can’t be missed over the summer period. An evening people watching on the Marbella promenade Perhaps the archetypal Marbella experience, this famous beach-side walkway is an experience not to be missed. A cosmopolitan, bustling town, Marbella …
Beach club chillin’ east of Marbella We have it on good authority that it’s just to the east of Marbella where all the best beach club fun happens on the Costa del Sol. The fantastic sandy beaches adorning this part of the southern Spanish coastline are an ideal location to host these exciting venues that …
The Cultural Commission of the Spanish Senate has recently approved an official application for the espeto for recognition as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The aim is to add the Malagueña sardine staple to a long list of Spanish arts and traditions such as flamenco, ‘castels’ or human towers, and the ‘silbo gomera’, a form …
