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…
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…
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San Isidro Murals 2017
The Murals of San Isidro, Orihuela, get better and better each year. On the anniversary of the death of local poet Miguel Hernandez, who died from tuberculosis in prison in 1942, artists come from far and wide to touch up…
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Homage to Miguel Hernandez
Artists in Alicante have been paying homage to the poet Miguel Hernandez to commemorate the 75th anniversary of his death. The large hall in the old lonja fish market is an excellent venue for any exhibition, but you’ll have to be…
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Valencia’s Murals
All around Spain murals seem to be being created to spruce up once downtrodden neighbourhoods. Valencia is no exception to this and, alongside some longer standing works of art, there are some new and impressive projects. Wherever you wander in…
