Did you know that there are no words to Spain’s national anthem? Look at any international sporting event or medal ceremony and you’ll see the Spanish contingent stood there in silence whilst the Marcha Real rings out. Whilst other nationalities…
Elche Reservoir Walk
Blowing away the cobwebs with a lovely walk in the morning sun is definitely one of the pleasures anyone living in or visiting Spain can experience. The Elche reservoir walk is one we have done before, but over the last…
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Five Spanglophile Journeys
I can hear you now asking “What is a Spanglophile?” Well, I’m not even sure if the word exists. In fact, I suspect that it doesn’t but I have seen it on a couple of blogs and I quite like…
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Burgos – much more than morcilla!
Burgos claims to be the cradle of humanity in Europe. A few kilometres from the city, the Atapuerca archeological site is considered to be the birthplace of the first Europeans. It is a city steeped in history and a wander…
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Olive Oil fresh from the mill
Olive oil is such an important part of Spanish life. On a salad, with bread, or in your cooking – it’s both versatile and delicious. It’s a product that’s ubiquitous and supermarkets have such a large range that it can…
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The Osborne Bull
The Osborne Bull is recognised by many as one of the stereotypical images of Spain. Indeed, this iconic figure can be found on many cars in the form of bumper stickers. If you spot one by the roadside though, it…
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La Virgen de Gracia
La Virgen de Gracia sits on a hill high above the town of Archidona. It is the site of a hermitage built over a former mosque, but it is much more than that. It is a place from where to…
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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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A Spanish History Lesson in Pilar de la Horadada
Every town has a Casa de Cultura. This usually houses a small museum and various temporary exhibitions. The one in Pilar de la Horadada, just on the Valencia Community side of the the border with the Murcia Region, is well worth…
