What to do in Valencia this October
The summer heat has retreated, leaving behind a refreshing cool breeze and plenty of autumn sun. Coming up - a special month for the...
HIDDEN VALLEY: Figs, nectarines and pears are just a few of the stars of late-summer eating in Spain –...
In the latest serialisation of seasoned travel writer Paul Richardson’s new book, Hidden Valley, he reveals how he prepares his favourite late-summer treats with...
HIDDEN VALLEY: The subtle and mysterious art of mushrooming in central Spain
Paul Richardson reveals how he spots the perfect wild mushroom in the forests by his idyllic home in Extremadura - and how to cook them
More than 151,000 people flock to ‘Picasso as a Sculptor: Matter and Body’ exhibition in Malaga
PICASSO has triumphed once again in his home town, solidifying his enduring legacy as one of Malaga's most celebrated and influential figures.
'Picasso as a...
Gibraltar’s Karel Mark Chichon to direct autumn classical music concert at iconic St Michael’s Cave
GIBRALTAR’S own conductor Karel Mark Chichon will be back on the Rock to direct the European Sinfonietta at this year’s autumn classical music concert.
It...
Segovia hosts prestigious Hay Literary Festival as it arrives on Spanish soil from Britain
ONE of the world’s most prestigious celebrations of literature comes to the Spanish heartland this week with the arrival of the Hay Festival.
The town...
Spain’s Larios Malaga Fashion Week with Europe’s longest catwalk kicks off today
AS every September, the prestigious Larios Catwalk Malaga Fashion Week returns to Malaga to establish itself as a reference event in the world of...
Madrid to host UAE-funded symposium showcasing achievements of Andalucia in the Islamic period
THE United Arab Emirates is organising a cultural symposium in Madrid to celebrate the culture and arts of the Al-Andalus era of Andalucia.
The two-day...
International academics descend on Cambridge University for discussions about Gibraltar’s unique language
CAMBRIDGE University will hold a presentation about Gibraltar’s culture and writing on September 12-13 for international academics.
Minister for Culture, Professor John Cortes, will head...
Remains of possible Roman circus found near Sevilla
SEVILLA UNIVERSITY experts say modern technology has enabled them to find evidence of a giant Roman circus at the site of the ancient city...
Singaporean artist creates dazzling ‘flower carpet show’ on streets of Spain’s Barcelona
IN the heart of Barcelona, a Singaporean artist, Vijaya Mohan, has unveiled a rangoli piece that combines the Indian artform with Spanish flowers.
The 64-year-old’s...
‘Our Gibraltar’ competition celebrates Gibraltar themed works ahead of National Week
THE annual ‘Our Gibraltar’ exhibition is currently being held at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery.
The Minister for Culture, the Hon. Prof. John Cortes, opened...
HIDDEN VALLEY: I sniffed the air – smoke!
SUMMER dragged on in its grim-faced way…And just as it seemed August’s annoyances couldn’t get any worse, suddenly and dramatically, they did.
It can never...
Spanish architect wins ‘best technology of the year’ at The Napolitan Victory Awards
A SPANISH architect has been recognised by the Washington Academy, winning a Napolitan Victory award.
The director of the Catalan company KRLDUS Political Marketing, Marc...
HIDDEN VALLEY: BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES
IT is over three decades since journalist Paul Richardson, 60, swapped London for Extremadura, via Ibiza.
The well-known travel and food writer, who has penned...
Hidden thoughts: How Old Etonian journalist and author Paul Richardson came to run a farm in Spain’s Extremadura
IT was on a long drive back from Portugal to Denia to catch the ferry to Ibiza that Paul Richardson stumbled across the little...
REVIEW: Brit Pop at its finest at the Cala Mijas Festival as Baxter Dury, Idles and others send the...
WITH his unusual Tai chi/ yoga stances, he stalked the stage with the grace of a ballet dancer.
But, make no mistake, Baxter Dury had...
Controversy over comedy bullfighting show featuring dwarf matadors as president of Spain’s Murcia region gets asked to block it
AN ANIMAL protection organisation has written to Murcia's acting president, Fernando Lopez Miras, asking him to stop a comedic bullfighting show featuring dwarf matadors.
The...
Legendary artist Pablo Picasso to feature in BBC TV series marking 50 years since his death in Spain
LEGENDARY Spanish painter Pablo Piccaso's penchant for women will be featured in a new BBC TV documentary series, 'Picasso: The Beauty and the Beast'...
Tomatoes aplenty in exciting La Tomatina fight with extra participants in Spain’s Valencia area
AN estimated 18,000 people turned the streets of Buñol red on Wednesday in the annual 'La Tomatina' tomato fight.
Numbers were up by 2,000 more...
Cruel practice of setting fire to frame attached to bull’s horns is banned by Costa Blanca town in Spain
EL VERGER in Alicante province has banned bull runs known as 'els bous embolats' which involve balls of flame being attached to the animal's...
Majestic historic 14th century monastery will get new lease of life as upmarket five-star hotel in Spain’s Valencia
A 14TH century monastery outside Gandia in Valencia province is to be converted into a five-star hotel.
The Castilla Termal group who operate upmarket wellness...
The world’s biggest and craziest tomato fight will turn streets red next week in Spain’s Valencia
THE VALENCIAN town of Buñol is getting ready to see 'red' once again as the world-famous La Tomatina festival returns next Wednesday with tomatoes...
SOROLLA QUIZ: How much do you know about the renowned artist?
AUGUST 10, 2023 marked 100 years since Joaquin Sorolla passed away.
The great impressionist painter is being remembered all over the world including major exhibitions...
Local artists host street photography exhibition of UK cities Manchester, London, Bristol and more
LOCAL street photographers have come together to showcase a collection of snaps taken in the heart of British cities.
Including places like London, Manchester, Liverpool,...
The works of three British artists to be included at the first ever Moclin Arte festival
AFTER winning an art competition three Brits will have their work shown at the first ever Moclin Arte art festival in Granada.
Jayne Stansfield, MA...
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