Andalucia.com Blog

Welcome to the Andalucia.com blog. In this section we feature newsy and quirky stories that we hope you will find of interest. They are written by our Editor Fiona Watson-Flores or a guest blog post writer.
Just when you thought you were too exhausted and financially over-extended to make one more purchase, the retail industry kicks in with super incentives. This year the annual winter sales in Andalucia promise to make history, so take a good siesta, pack up your pocket book and get ready to pull…
In my near 15 years in Spain I've heard many complaints about how few Spaniards speak English. Therefore, before I dive into the latest news about our regional government's attempts to raise the level of English instruction in state schools, I'd like to address this bit of criticism levied by…
What's on in Andalucia in December 2008? by Brenda Padilla As many of you know, Onda Cero International radio has bid good bye to listeners in the south of Spain. I'd like to thank Terry Clear, the sports and events presenter for sending us his monthly "What's On" Guide. What a dedicated…
Sometime it seems the moors in Andalucia nearly blotted out the splendor of Ancient Rome in the south of Spain. Today it's easy to find moorish temples intact in busy city centres and see the influence of moorish art even in modern ceramics, while Roman culture still depends heavily on…
Andalucia's most endangered citizens, the Iberian Lynx, are not without their staunch supporters. In fact, mid-November saw 200 experts from various countries meeting in Huelva to discuss the situation of this valued native to the Penninsula. Thanks to work by governments and activists, the…
Fasten your seat belts and keep your eyes fixed to the road. The Traffic department is starting a new campaign today which runs through the 25th of November. As is the custom, the Dirección General de Tráfico has chosen a single topic to emphasise in order to raise public awareness and this time…
The World Travel Market fair in London runs from November 10 to 13 and has Andalucia running wild through the streets and metro and airports of London. In fact, our regional government is lavishing two million euros on an advertising campaign that will greet visitors at both Heathrow and Gatwick,…
Now here's something new for you. How about a little water chess? Playing chess in the water, however, is not exactly new. The 2008 Water Chess tournament that is taking place this month at participating Arab Baths in Granada, Cordoba and Madrid represents an attempt to re-live part of Spain's…
The first ever Costa del Sol Foreign Business Awards are exciting news not only for Andalucia.com - as Company of the Year - but also for all foreigners working hard to do good business in this region. Oscar Fernandez, the director of the Business Developmente Centre CADE's Marbella office, has…
Did you know you're invited to the first ever edition of the Costa del Sol Business Awards? That's right. The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday, October 23rd at the Hotel El Fuerte on the Costa del Sol in honour of Foreign Residents Business Day. Companies run from Andalucia by foreigners…