Archive for the ‘Events’ Category
Friday, July 18th, 2008
You can read all about the great big battle of Bailén in the province of Jaen in Manual Bocero de la Rosa's historical novel published by Editorial Almuzara.
That was the battle that marked the turning point in Napoleon's invasion of Spain. It was the first time Spaniards won a battle ...
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Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Is Andalucia getting a bit too hot for you?
Why not head up to Pamplona this weekend? Right now the San Fermín "Running of the Bulls" festival is in full swing through the 14th of July. Yes, you've missed the Txupinazo - the customary drinking and spraying of champaigne that opens ...
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Monday, July 7th, 2008
Tarifa's big world Kitesurfing Championships drew thousands to the windswept beaches this past weekend.
And the winners are...
Gisela Pulido from Catalonia is celebrating her victory over the Polish surfer Karolina Winkowska.
Kevin Langaree from Holland took all in the men's championships. He faced tough competition from Aaron Hadlow, who came in ...
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Friday, June 27th, 2008
Wow - just look at this: the World Kitesurfing Championships are coming up right here in Andalucia in Tarifa, where else?
This is the Telefonica Movistar Kite Pro 2008 and it gives us more reason than ever to visit this wonderful, windswept corner of Cádiz province on the Costa de la ...
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Monday, May 12th, 2008
Imagine hundreds - maybe even thousands - of Sevillanas dancers taking over London with colourful dresses, smart suits and great passion.
Now stop imagining. This is for real, and you could be a part of it!
It's all set to happen May 25th on Regent Street as part of a two week ...
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