A busy programme is lined up for this year’s Madrid’s Jazz Festival (2 November – 4 December), now in its 18th year. Spain-holiday.com have some packages avaiable. There’s something for every taste, from the Canary Islands’ Timple Orchestra to the Cowboy Junkies, a Canadian blues/folk/rock band. Enjoy a long weekend away, staying right in the centre of Madrid in this stylish penthouse apartment property (property ref – 6493) with views Read More ...
A city of architectural wonders, Murcia is a treasure chest for people wanting to indulge in older architectural delights. The buildings are beautifully constructed and maintained painstakingly. The only problems will be choosing which ones to visit and which ones to leave for next time. The Murcia Cathedral is a good place to start. The city has many churches and this it the best amongst them all. It dates to Read More ...
One of Malaga’s most famous native sons was artist Pablo Picasso and visiting the galleries in the city will bring you closer to his unpredictable, moody and fascinating work. The Museum of Fine Arts that is next to the Cathedral will give you your first view of his works. His birthplace in Plaza Merced is another great place to visit to learn about his life and entrance is free to Read More ...
An authentic southern Spanish art form, Flamenco music can be best explained be dividing it into three forms – Cane the song, Baile the dance and Guitarra the guitar. Many diverse cultural countries once dominated Spain therefore Spanish music has been influenced by a myriad of cultures for example the fathers of Spanish music can easily be the Gypsies other influences included the Tartessos and the Muslims. Determining how and Read More ...
Festival lovers enjoy Spain, as it seems there is always an interesting one to see, such as a festival celebrating the season, a saint, a particular region or a religious holiday. In Brunol, in Valencia, ‘La Tomatina’ is not to be missed. Taking place in late August, this yearly tomato fight dates back to 1945 — and it has been celebrated ever since then on the last Wednesday of the Read More ...
Spain has a rich and proud history with inputs from many cultures, including the ancient Roman and Muslim influences. Regional variations are noticeable in the history, language, and cuisine of Spain. Many dialects and regional languages can be heard throughout the country. Castellano, or Castillian, is the main language. Catalan is used in the north, with regional variations, such as Valencia, which is spoken in Valencia, and Galician, spoken in Read More ...
Granada’s Alhambra Palace One of the most historic sites in all of Spain is the Alhambra Palace. This palace, which is found in the city of Granada, is a historic site that was vital to the North African Moors. It is also noted for its impressive architecture and design. This fortress was built in the middle part of the fourteenth century as a home for Moors that were rulers of Read More ...
Spanish music is considered to be synonymous to that with Flamenco, popularly known as Andalusian music genre. Contrary to believes of the local people this form of music is not very popular outside the region itself. Some of the other forms of folk music are popular in areas which include Castile, Valencia, Catalonia, Asturias, Galicia, Basque Country and Aragon. Music forms like hip hop, rock, heavy metal and pop are Read More ...
The Spanish culture is greatly influenced by the Roman period. The ancient Romans have left a great impact on the religion and the language of Spain. However, there are several other elements that have affected the history and the culture of the country. The Muslims lived in Spain for a considerably long time as well, and as result influenced the culture and the way of life in Spain to a Read More ...
Every nation has a specialty of its own. From country to country there are lots of things which you can only find in as single place. For example, if you want to enjoy all the Catholic festivals then Italy is the place, if you want to have a blast at Halloween then USA is the place, however, things festivals are enjoyed by the nation as a whole. This is where Read More ...
