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Archive for May, 2006

Wine Battle of Haro

Monday, May 29th, 2006

One of the more unusual festivals takes place in Spain at the end of June in Haro (29th June), capital of High Rioja, where wine becomes a weapon. As the sun rises, participants make their way to the hermitage of St Felices where mass takes place and then the hostilities begin with thousands of litres […]

Buying Property in Spain

Monday, May 29th, 2006

With competition from countries such as Turkey and Eastern Europe, many people are asking whether buying property in Spain is still a good investment. The article below from PR Web investigates is useful for anyone still thinking of investing in Spain. The conclusion is that it is still a good idea but rent returns are […]

Mallorca Reinvents Itself

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

If you think Mallorca is just Magaluf and high rise monsters, then think again according to The Guardian newspaper which reports that the popular resort is going through something of a facelift. “Mallorca is the Madonna of the tourist world, constantly reinventing itself. Right now it’s all about style: hotels that ooze glamour, restaurants that […]

Alcazaba de Almería

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

If you are going to Almeria, don’t miss the illuminated interior of La Alcazaba. The construction of La Alcazaba dates back to the beginning of the XI Century, but in the middle of the century, King Badis of Granada made it one of the most renowned Muslim fortresses of the period. This is one of […]

Barça Museum

Thursday, May 18th, 2006

With Barcelona’s incredible European Triumph last night, there will be one more very important trophy taking its place in the Barcelona Museum. The Museum is one of the most popular in Catalunya featuring relics from the 100+ year history of this symbolic club. The best way to see it is to book a tour of […]

Prado Tour

Thursday, May 18th, 2006

Fancy a private tour of Madrid’s Prado museum? Spanish Fiesta’s are offering exactly that with a tour of one of Spain’s most famous contributions to world culture. Represented in the Prado are three of its greatest masters - Goya, Velazquez, and El Greco, but you’ll also find the great works of the Belgian Rubens and […]

James Blunt in Madrid and Barcelona

Tuesday, May 16th, 2006

Like him or loathe him, James Blunt is riding the crest of a wave at the moment and although his popularity is not quite as much in Spain, he’ll be playing two dates here this June - on the 21st in Barcelona and on the 22nd in Madrid. The ex-military captain will play the Madrid […]

Fuengirola Festival

Tuesday, May 16th, 2006

The Ciudad de Fuengirola Festival will be held at the spectacular Sohail Castle this year on Friday 7, 14, 21 and 28 July, beginning with the staging of ‘Carmen’ by Aída Gómez’s Spanish Dance Company. On Friday 14, Diana Navarro - a Málaga born artist nominated for six Spanish Academy of Music Awards - will […]

New Picasso Exhibition

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006

The Picasso Museum in Malaga has announced an exciting new exhibition - The Antibes Picassos - for the first time in Spain, featuring almost all of the great man’s work from the Picasso Museum in Antibes, France. It is the first time that many of his works have been exhibited outside of this museum and […]

Mediterranean Real Estate Expo

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006

If you’re interested in buying property in Spain, don’t miss the 2006 Mediterranean Real Estate Exhibition (SIMed) from June 14th-18th. Originally planned for November, the event has been brought forward to coincide with peak property buying season in the area. It could be a great chance to pick up a bargain since Estate Agents […]