28F, history and tradition of Andalucia on its big day
Ten Keys To Knowing Flamenco
Flamenco is one of the most important musical components of Spain’s rich cultural history and folklore, considered a universal art and designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (2010). Its origins are found in the late eighteenth century in Andalucia and is especially associated with the Gypsy population, who gave it a defined genre identity. […]
28F, history and tradition of Andalucia on its big day
Andalucia is a charming land that is full of great treasures just waiting to be discovered. Different festivities can be found all year round where visitors can see Andalucia’s culture first-hand. However, there is a special day on this region’s calendar which none other than Andalucia’s Day, a festival where houses fly the white and […]
Interesting facts about Málaga that you almost certainly did not know
Málaga is one of the most popular Spanish cities to visit, since it has more than 300 sunny days a year. It is an ideal setting with an exceptional climate, which both Spaniards and foreigners look for in the capital of the Costa del Sol. But this city is not only characterised by its enviable […]
Everything you need to know about the processions and saetas of Holy Week in Andalucia
The Holy Week holidays are very important for many believers and is when Andalusia starts to smell of incense, the trumpet and drum band rehearsals multiply so they can give their best on their big week and endless Brotherhoods finish up their preparations to carry out their longed for Easter Week processions with much honour […]
Fan history, use and language: what can be said with a fan?
The fan, that object considered so Spanish, but which in Europe did not arrive until the 16th century when it was brought from the Far East by Portuguese merchants. In principle, this object was used to provide relief from the heat and was commonly used for both sexes. Men used smaller pocket sized ones and […]
The Most Authentic and Typical Product of Malaga: The Raisin
If there is one local product that signifies the ecological identity and quality craftsmanship of Malaga, it has to be the area’s raisins. This has been so widely recognized that the European Union recently granted the product a protected food status under an established designation of origin of ‘Malaga Raisins’. The Malaga raisin in the […]
ESTEPONA MONUMENTS AND OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
We invite you to discover Estepona monuments and other places of interest. A tour of the most outstanding of its historical-artistic heritage. A trip through the streets and corners of this coastal city that they call the Garden of the Costa del Sol. The flowers and plants are one of the characteristic elements in […]
Curiosities of Malaga: “Art Encounters in Genalguacil”, the village museum
Art and nature come together in the Malagan town of Genalguacil in Malaga, in the south of Spain, every first fortnight in August biennially with the initiative “Art Encounters in Genalguacil”, that this year will take place from August 1st to August 15th. Various artists from all over Spain and the world, work, create, live […]
Alternative plans to enjoy the Easter holidays
Are you tired of drums and bugles during Easter? Do you fancy a change of scenery and enjoy a different Easter? Every year more people are betting on an alternative Easter holiday. We want to take advantage of these rest days to do different things. Break the routine. Live new experiences that relax or excite […]
Discover Andalusia by bicycle with the Washington Irving Route
In 1829, the romantic and diplomatic American writer Washington Irving, fascinated by the wealth and exoticism of the Spanish-Muslim civilization, made a route from Seville to Granada through Antequera where he was enjoying and taking in every detail of the historical heritage and beauty of Andalusia. The author of the Tales of the Alhambra has […]
