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17th-century Spanish galleon to be pulled from the seabed in popular cruise destinationA warship which is believed to have sunk in the Bay of Cádiz 300 years ago will soon be brought to the surface Example of a wooden galleon A private company in Spain specialising in underwater operations, Divership Servicios Subacuaticos.. 23/04/2024

Complete list of all Andalucia Ferias 2024: Dates of fairs in Malaga, Cadiz, Seville and moreBetween April and October, almost every city, town and village across Andalucía will have its own fair With the start of the Feria de Abril de Sevilla, Seville’s April Fair, the series of traditional local Andalusian fairs begin to get.. 16/04/2024

Feria de Jerez horse fair in Cadiz, SpainEverything you need to know to visit the Feria de Caballos in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía The famous Horse Fair of Jerez, the feria which takes place in the Spanish city famed for its horses and named for its sherry, Jerez de la Frontera in..

Semana Santa in Spain: How do the Spanish celebrate Easter?Easter in Spain typically lasts a whole week and is full of colourful parades and religious ceremonies Holy Week, or ‘Semana Santa’ as it is known in Spain, is the first major celebration of the year after the Three Kings in January and it..

Discover El Coto de las Canteras: The Petra of AndaluciaThis magical piece of history is located less than two hours from Cádiz Looking for a unique and exotic travel destination without setting foot on a plane, or even spending too long on the road? Look no further than El Coto de las Canteras.. 27/02/2024

Science museum Granada: What to do in Granada capital city with kidsEntertain the children and enjoy a fun day out in central Granada learning about astronomy, animals and more The Ciudad de las Ciencias (Science City) science museum in Granada, also known as the Parque de las Ciencias (Science Park), is just a short walk..

Who can save this iconic Cadiz castle?This historic fortress in the Andalucía city is in danger of being ruined completely The city of Cádiz on Spain’s southern coast, a vital historical trading port that straddles the divide between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean.. 06/02/2024

Granada and the historic Alhambra palace: Unmissable tourist attraction in SpainThe Alhambra continues to be one of the biggest draws in Spain Granada is only the 19th largest municipality in Spain in terms of population, but is without a doubt one of the best known cities internationally and attracts a large volume of visitors..

Shane MacGowan and his strange obsession with SpainDiscover the hidden love the chaotic Pogues frontman had for Spanish poetry and history The late, great Shane MacGowan of The Pogues will perhaps best be remembered as the defining voice of a generation of Irish people living outside their native..

Cable Inglés: What to do in Almería city if you only have one dayA walk along the Cable Inglés jetty is one of the most typical things to do in Almería capital city Compared with some other major Spanish cities, Almería provincial capital has relatively little to offer tourists and visitors in the..

Visit the amazing Geode of Pulpí, listed as a Natural Monument of AndalusiaThe stunning chasm in the province of Almería is lined with gypsum crystals Located in the province of Almería, the giant Geoda de Pulpí is a rock cavity lined with mineral materials that form a breathtaking array of stalactites.. 22/11/2023

Armistice Day in Spain: Do the Spanish wear poppies and celebrate Remembrance Day?Many British expats in Spain observe Remembrance Day, but don’t be surprised if you get some funny looks from Spaniards for wearing a poppy November 11 is Remembrance Day or Armistice Day for countries like the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia..

Take That announce four Spanish concert dates for summer 2024The iconic British boy band will perform in Barcelona, Seville, Madrid and Marbella British pop sensations Take That have announced four exciting gigs in Spain during the summer of 2024 as part of their ‘This Life. Under The Stars’ world.. 17/10/2023

May 24 Farruquito performs at the Lorca Quiero Flamenco festivalThe renowned flamenco dancer at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The 3rd edition of the annual Lorca Flamenco Festival takes place this year on May 24, with the star turn the dancer Juan Manuel Fernández Montoya, better known as “Farruquito..

John Lennon Almeria statue: Why is the Liverpool working class hero honoured in Spain?There is a famous statue of The Beatles’ John Lennon in this Andalucía city, but do you know why? You may have tried the delicious tapas the city of Almeria in Spain is famous for. You may have been to visit the rusting hulk ‘El Cable..

Tom Jones, Take That, UB40, Simple Minds and more: Acts playing at Marbella Starlite Occident festival 2024Sheryl Crow, Keane and Jamie Cullum are also slated to play at the Costa del Sol’s biggest summer festival Tom Jones and UB40 are the latest acts to join the line-up of the Starlite Occident 2024 festival, which will be held between mid-June and..

Torre Tavira: Visit the Cadiz camera obscura tower for amazing viewsWhat to do in the port city of Cadiz, Spain – go up the Tavira Tower to see the sights from the viewing point When visiting the city of Cadiz in southwest Spain, an absolute must-see for many tourists is the Torre Tavira, which is the..

Alternative urban art route in Spain: Discover 7 amazing murals from artists Alegria del PradoFor art lovers looking for something different to do in Spain, why not follow the trail of these famous street artists across the country? Spain is a country of artistic wonder, from the Renaissance-era masterpieces in the Prado museum in Madrid to the..

10 must-see museums in AndaluciaFrom the Archivo de Indias to the Picasso in Malaga, the region has several cultural spots that shouldn’t be missed The vast community of Andalucia has been enthralling visitors for years with its sun-kissed beaches and cosmopolitan cities.. 03/03/2023

What is that Spanish black bull road sign? The little-known story of the Osborne bullsThe enormous bull silhouettes can be found along roadsides all across Spain Anyone who has driven along a motorway in Spain for some distance will likely have spotted an Osborne bull at some point: a towering black silhouette, most measuring 14 metres..

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