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Woman takes the role of Jarramplas for first time in Spain’s bizarre turnip throwing fiesta

Fiona Govan - 21 Jan, 2022 @ 12:00

SPAIN has a whole host of bizarre fiestas, from jumping over babies during El Colacho in Burgos province to the gigantic flour and egg...

La Cultura

Blessed be… our pets: The fiesta in Spain’s Valenica where animals go to church

Tallulah Taylor - 14 Jan, 2022 @ 11:45

THE popular San Antonio festival returns to Valencia this weekend (January 16) after being cancelled last year because of COVID. For centuries owners have bought...

Human Towers On Last Day Of Feast Of La Merce

Travel: Catalunya

TRAVEL SPAIN: How to celebrate La Merce festival in Barcelona

Staff Reporter - 23 Sep, 2021 @ 11:30

By Rob Kiteley in Barcelona

Costa Blanca

IN PICS: Fiesta season kicks off in Spain’s Costa Blanca with free fun in the sun

Simon Wade - 24 Feb, 2020 @ 15:41

FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA was one of many places on the Costa Blanca that enjoyed a carnival atmosphere, this weekend. Joining Torrevieja, Orihuela, and many other...

Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca kicks off 2020 with month-long carnival in coastal city

Simon Wade - 19 Jan, 2020 @ 07:40

TORREVIEJA starts it's annual carnival next week on January 31 with a programme packed with fun for all the family. Every year, dozens of floats...

Costa Blanca

Festive fun and free food at Costa Blanca feria, hundreds involved

Simon Wade - 24 Dec, 2019 @ 08:07

FORMENTERA del Segura celebrated its local food and culture at the town’s 11th annual Christmas market, earlier this month. The Mari Luz Dance School performed...

Andalucia

IN PICTURES: Easter processions kick off in fine weather in Spain

Staff Reporter - 15 Apr, 2019 @ 10:06

THE fabulously named 'gypsies' procession got off to a fine start in Ronda last night. The Hermandad de Los Gitanos led the way across the...

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Security increased at Spain’s popular summer fiestas in a bid to protect women

Samantha Mordi - 29 Aug, 2016 @ 10:21

Local authorities come together to keep women safe at Spain´s summer fiestas

Giles Brown: Loud and Clear

Bye bye beardy

Giles Brown - 15 May, 2015 @ 09:30

After two and a bit years of sporting a beard, columnist Giles Brown decides to go clean shaven for the summer

Belinda Beckett: Mistress of Sizzle

Head to Los Barrios for a right rural rave-up!

Belinda Beckett (Columnist) - 13 May, 2015 @ 16:30

If you thought Los Barrios was a one-horse town, you haven’t seen their Romeria, writes Belinda Beckett, Mistress of Sizzle

Andalucia

Summer festival San Juan lights up the Costa del Sol

Imogen Calderwood - 24 Jun, 2014 @ 12:46

These Olive Press photos captured the spectacular night from Playa Ancha on Casares costa

Andalucia

San Juan’s midsummer night’s fiesta

Imogen Calderwood - 15 Jun, 2014 @ 14:00

The 'festival of fire' is the hottest party of the year

Cadiz

Sotogrande celebrates 50th anniversary

Claire Wilson - 24 Aug, 2013 @ 09:00

The up-market residential development continues to attract a host of high-profile celebrities and royalty

La Cultura

Spanish fiesta heads to Britain

Mason Jones (Reporter) - 23 Feb, 2013 @ 13:15

A play based on Earnest Hemingway’s first novel, The Sun Also Rises, has now opened in the UK

Andalucia

Ten day festival to include spectacular procession

Frances Leate - 6 Dec, 2012 @ 15:08

Fiesta not to be missed in Casarabonela

Andalucia

Get off your horse!

Eloise Horsfield - 13 Feb, 2012 @ 09:28

Horseback riding has been banned in Alora

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One person seriously injured and driver cut from vehicle after A-495 head-on smash in Spain’s Huelva

Kirsty Mckenzie - 27 Jan, 2022 @ 12:15

FIREFIGHTERS pulled a person from the wreckage of their vehicle while the air ambulance flew overhead after a two-vehicle smash on the A-495. At about 9am on...

3 bedroom Villa for sale in Torre del Moro with pool garage – € 880,900

27 Jan, 2022 @ 12:07

Have you seen him? Police hunt Brit fugitive thought to be on the run in Spain’s Marbella in new...

27 Jan, 2022 @ 10:54

Mallorca tops list of best travel destinations for 2022 and here’s why

27 Jan, 2022 @ 09:15

COVID-19 passports and early bar closures extended in Spain's Murcia region

Spain’s Andalucia seeks to extend current COVID-19 passport rule for hospitality industry, hospitals and care homes by another 15...

27 Jan, 2022 @ 08:45

Legal Requirements All Businesses Must Fulfill Before Starting to Operate on the Market

26 Jan, 2022 @ 22:01

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez fires 'massive sanctions' warning to Russia over possible Ukraine invasion

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez fires off ‘massive sanctions’ warning to Russia over Ukraine invasion

26 Jan, 2022 @ 18:30

Big rise in suicidal and self-harm helpline calls among younger Spaniards during COVID-19 pandemic

Suicidal and self-harm helpline calls from young people in Spain dramatically rise during COVID-19 pandemic

26 Jan, 2022 @ 17:59

Sniffer Dogs Search For Spanish Civil War Explosives Buried In Deserted Alicante Area Factory

Sniffer dogs find Spanish Civil War bombs buried on old factory site in Alicante area

26 Jan, 2022 @ 17:15

Body of missing American/Russian woman found in shallow grave in Spain’s Valencia as husband goes on the run

26 Jan, 2022 @ 16:30

Council Official On Spain's Costa Blanca Stole €40,000 From Clubs And Charities And Took Bungs Over Awarding Of Contracts

Council official on Spain’s Costa Blanca stole €40,000 from clubs and charities and took bungs for contracts

26 Jan, 2022 @ 15:45

Man Wraps Cellophane Tape Around Elderly Uncle's Head To Suffocate Him After Robbery At Valencia Area Home In Spain

Nephew wraps cellophane tape around uncle’s head to suffocate him at his Valencia home in Spain

26 Jan, 2022 @ 14:15

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