Category Archives: Festivals & Holidays

Semana Santa In Seville, Spain

Local scoop on how you can experience Semana Santa in Seville....
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Easter In Córdoba – Hold The Eggs, Put On The Hood

Robes mended, gold crosses polished, and thousands of tall candles ready for the flame - all to be cranked up for Easter...
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Celebrating The Epiphany In Spain

I am of the belief that Spanish children may be among some of the luckiest in the world. Why? Well, because not only do they get to celebrate...
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Christmas Is Softer In Spain

You won't see the mad Christmas commercialization in Spain today. Christmas is softer, kinder...
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A Local Twist On Christmas – Tarifa

The Spanish love a good party in any shape or form. Part of the Christmas celebration...
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A Christmas Kiss?

Mistletoe is a hot seller for people in Spain for the holidays and long after...
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Hammin’ It Up at the Ham Festival of Aracena

A trip to the Aracena ham festival this October!
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Killing The Andalucian Nights

Huge festivals rock all over Spain. Bigger isn't always better as our guest expert, Robin Graham...
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The Scoop: Events in Spain, August 2012

Wild, crazy festivals are all over Spain throughout the year, especially in summer...
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Bullfighting: A Writer’s Dilemma

Bullfighting is common in many parts of Spain, stirring many strong sentiments for and against...
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Photo Scoop (no. 14): Wild San Juan Festival

Bonfires blaze all night on plazas and beaches. Devils run with long poles spewing fire...
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The Scoop: Events in Spain – June, 2012

The Scoop: Festival Events In Spain
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No Car Needed (no. 5): Madrid To 5 Fab Festivals In Córdoba

Flowers, flowers and flowers. Cordoba is my kind of city. Festivals in Cordoba, a two hour train ride by...
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Photo Scoop (no. 12): The Horse Fair in Jerez de la Frontera – May 2012

The Horse Fair in Jerez de la Frontera is one of the top festivals in Spain. Color, sherry, music and horses are the main draw!
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Sherry, Horses, and Polka Dots in Jerez

Elegant Andalucian horses, music, and swirling polka dot dresses fill the dusty streets of Jerez...
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