Archive for the ‘Malaga’ Category
Monday, February 22nd, 2016
A large proportion of visitors who come to Andalucia for their holidays rent a self-catering apartment or villa, whether by the beach or inland; in a city or in the mountains.
New regulations for tourist accommodation (BOJA Decreto 28/2016) came into force this month (February 2016) to stipulate formally what property owners are obligated ...
Posted in Accommodation, Almeria, Beaches, Cadiz, Costa de la Luz, Costa del Sol, family, Granada, Holidays, Huelva, Jaen, Malaga, Nature, Sevilla, Seville, Tourism, Travel Andalucia | 1 Comment »
Monday, January 25th, 2016
Clockwise Sierra de Ronda near Gaucin. wetlands of Doñana Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Almeria’s desert landscape, used as a location for Series 6 of Game of Thrones. Los Muertos beach in Almeria, with volcanic cliffs.
Those of us who are fortunate enough to live here in Andalucia will be ...
Posted in Almeria, Beaches, Cadiz, Cordoba, Costa de la Luz, Costa del Sol, Driving, Environment, Film, Geography, Granada, Huelva, Jaen, Malaga, Nature, Our Environment, Outdoor activities, Sevilla, Tourism, Travel Andalucia | No Comments »
Thursday, December 31st, 2015
Today is the last day of the year, and the time when we look back over 2015 to see what's happened during the last 12 months.
Here is our pick of the blog posts from the past year, celebrating the best of Andalucian scenery, festivals and produce.
A new documentary about sherry was ...
Posted in art, Fiestas, Film, Food, Food and drink, Malaga, Music, Sevilla, Seville, Sherry, Wine | No Comments »
Friday, November 27th, 2015
The latest edition of the gourmet bible, Michelin Guide to Spain and Portugal 2016, was published on 25 November.
The new Michelin guide for Spain and Portugal, 2016 edition, has been published, with four new stars for Andalucia: three in Malaga province, and one in Huelva.
All the newly starred establishments in ...
Posted in Food, gastronomy, Huelva, Malaga | No Comments »
Saturday, May 16th, 2015
Madonna's bullfighter-themed Grammys 2015 performance, in Givenchy outfit. Photo: madonnaphotos/Flickr
The world of bullfighting in Spain, especially here in Andalucia, is one which provokes strong reactions.
From the breeding of toros bravos, fighting bulls, specifically for la corrida (bullfighting), to the brave men themselves, and the actual fights, visitors to Spain ...
Posted in Culture and Customs, Malaga, Music | 2 Comments »
Friday, March 13th, 2015
In two weeks' time, on 28 March, Malaga province will have two exciting new attractions for visitors.
On the Saturday before Semana Santa, one of Andalucia's most intriguing and death-defying attractions reopens to the public after a major refurbishment, the same week as a fourth major art gallery opens in Malaga, ...
Posted in Malaga, Outdoor activities, Tourism | No Comments »
Monday, February 9th, 2015
[caption id="attachment_16129" align="aligncenter" width="450"] The Goyas 2015 saw Andalucian cinema triumphant.[/caption]
As I mentioned in my last blog post, several films shot in Andalucian were nominated for a total of 29 Goyas this year.
In the glamorous ceremony, on Saturday 7 February, they won a total of 17:
El Niño: Best Special Effects, Best ...
Posted in cine, Malaga, Sevilla | No Comments »
Tuesday, December 30th, 2014
This year, here on the Andalucia.com Blog, as always, we've covered a wide variety of topics - from culture and gastronomy to local news - everything from International Sherry Week to the Seville Film Festival, Spain winning top place as the world's number one wine producer, and Andalucia as Trip ...
Posted in architecture, Cordoba, Culture and Customs, Events, family, Flamenco, Food and drink, Foodie, gastronomy, gourmet, Granada, History, Holidays, Huelva, Literature, Malaga, Music, Seville, Sherry, Shopping, tapas, Tourism, Traditions, Transport, Travel Andalucia, Wine | No Comments »
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
[caption id="attachment_15228" align="aligncenter" width="515" caption="Manilva´s grape harvest takes place every year and is known as the ´Feria de Vendimia. Photo by Michelle Chaplow."] [/caption]
The calendar here in Andalucia is very much in tune with nature - marked by harvests of seasonal fruits, vegetables and other crops grown all around this fertile ...
Posted in Cadiz, Huelva, Malaga, Sevilla, Seville, Wine | 1 Comment »
Saturday, July 19th, 2014
[caption id="attachment_14370" align="aligncenter" width="383" caption="Michelin Guide to Span and Portugal 2014 - the 2105 edition will be launched in Marbella this November."] [/caption]
A few days ago it was announced that the Spain and Portugal Michelin Guide 2015 will be launched at Hotel Los Monteros in Marbella on 19 November.
Last ...
Posted in Food, Food and drink, Foodie, gastronomy, gourmet, hotel, Malaga | No Comments »
