What can be better than arriving in a random town and realising that everyone is celebrating their local fiesta? Most fiestas will include some sort of parade, which could be behind either some holy image or people in fancy costumes surrounded by gigantones, giant figures. There are many festivals throughout the year in Andalucia, however one of the most well known … [Read more...] about FIESTAS! Streets full of people, fireworks, flamenco, guitar playing!
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Torremolinos is Popular and Charming
Torremolinos is a popular and charming seaside municipality of Costa del Sol, 7km west of Malaga airport. Check it out on our Map Page. It was the first Costa del Sol resort to be developed in the early sixties when it was still a sleepy village. Its' heritage is still visible through its surviving original fresh fish bars in the shopping centre, flanked by exclusive boutiques … [Read more...] about Torremolinos is Popular and Charming
Calendar of fiestas in Andalucia
It's a shame to miss Andalucia's fiestas just because you didn't know about them! Make sure you don't miss another one with this great calendar of events. January 1-2 La Toma celebration of the entry of the Reyes Catolicos into the city - at Granada. 5 Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos - Epiphany parade at Malaga 6 Romeria de la Virgen del Mar pilgrimage procession from … [Read more...] about Calendar of fiestas in Andalucia
Deciding when to go to Andalucia can be a big decision!
Andalucia has varying climates throughout the year and deciding when to go can be a big decision. Being such a vast region it provides its visitors with a choice of sun, sea and surf or cold, snow and skiing - either way you are sure to enjoy yourself. The summer months are when the coastal resorts are at their busiest, especially August (the Spanish holiday month). If you … [Read more...] about Deciding when to go to Andalucia can be a big decision!
Fabulous Flamenco – The Soul of Andalucia
The Soul of Andalucia Flamenco is thought to have originated in the 16th century. The passion of the dance is powerfully portrayed by facial expression and the movements of the hands as well as all the foot stamping and kicking movements. Travellers have recorded the use of guitar accompaniment in the 18th century. Several types of flamenco have evolved and we now recognise … [Read more...] about Fabulous Flamenco – The Soul of Andalucia