Free cultural exhibitions are quite common in Spain. Just look around for information in your local paper or for posters at your town hall and you’ll usually find something of interest. The problem is that free often means of poor…
Old photos and modern sculptures in Guardamar
It’s a summer of art in Guardamar del Segura. There are two exhibitions that you may find fascinating, intriguing, or not-so-interesting depending on your personal perspective. Both are free though, so why not visit and see what you think? Over…
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Street Art Exhibition in Cartagena
If, like me, you like a bit of street art, you should head to Cartagena, Murcia, as soon as you can. Why? Well, there’s an incredible exhibition at the Modern Art Museum (MURAM) featuring 79 works of art. The problem…
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San Isidro Murals 2018
I say this every year, but the new murals painted on the walls of houses in the barrio of San Isidro, Orihuela, never fail to impress. Every year new tributes to the town’s famous poet, Miguel Hernández, are created giving…
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The Murals of Los Alcázares
Los Alcázares is a town on the Murcian coast which most people would drive straight past as they drive towards Cartagena, Alicante or Mar Menor. There is a very good reason for stopping off for a wander around – the…
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El Cau – Another World!
El Cau (the burrow, or the cache) is a hidden gem located just a short journey outside of the city of Elche. Thanks to online maps, it’s not too difficult to find but it’s certainly off-the-beaten-track. Park at the bottom…
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Back to the 80s in Elche
The 1980s in Spain must have been a bit like the late 1970s in the UK, judging by this excellent exhibition at the Centro Municipal de Exposiciones de Elche. It’s not in the Contemporary Art Museum (MACE) no matter what the…
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Canet d’en Berenguer
Canet d’en Berenguer is a fascinating little seaside town. Situated to the north of Sagunto on the Mediterranean coast, just a short distance from the city of Valencia, it is the perfect place for a little wander and some chill…
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The Russian Museum Collection in Malaga
If you are a fan of Russian art, you really shouldn’t miss the art collection of the Russian Museum which is housed in an old tobacco factory just to the south of Malaga city centre. Check the website before you…
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A Glimpse into Spain’s Rural Past
Catch a glimpse into Spain’s rural past at Elche’s Museum of History and Arcaeology (MAHE). It’s a lovely place to escape the summer heat for a while, and this photography is absolutely free. Mind you, it’s only €3 to visit…
