Andalucia's celluloid gold: Sherry and the Mystery of the Palo Cortado
We read a lot about budget cuts to cultural events and activities as part of the government's austerity measures these days, so it's good to see that celluloid culture in Andalucia continues to hold its own, despite these…
Earlier this week a news story took Social Media in Seville by storm. But it wasn’t about anything that had actually happened. Instead, it was the perfect example of Social Media picking up on a frighteningly misjudged, quote-worthy comment which was destined to become a bete noir…
A black-faced apology from Canal Sur
As you will have read on our previous blog post by Chris Chaplow, New Year's Eve here in Andalucia was unexpectedly eventful.
On the Canal Sur TV countdown to 2015, which is an important tradition for many Andalucian families, the 12 campanadas (chimes of…
Noche Vieja Campanada Shenanigans on Canal Sur
Guest blog: Chris Chaplow
We hope that those of you who live in Andalucia (or indeed the rest of Spain) managed to celebrate Noche Vieja (New Year’s Eve) in the traditional way with the 12 grapes at midnight. Just before 12pm on 31 December everyone…
Review of 2014's blog posts
JANUARY - SPAIN IS No 3 TOURIST DESTINATION IN WORLD
We started the year with the exciting announcement that Spain is now the world's third-most popular tourist destination, with 60.6 million visitors in 2013, after France and the US. We await with interest the figures…
Christmas in Seville
This Christmas visitors are spoiled for choice for things to do and see in Seville.
From traditional nativity scenes to delightfully original handicrafts – which make ideal Christmas presents – as well as camel rides and ice-skating, together with the pretty Christmas lights…
Some Andalucian sparkle (in a glass) for your festive season
The Christmas season has now officially started here in Spain, with the Puente de la Constitucion - the December bank holiday.
Families all over Andalucia are starting to think about their big Christmas dinner,…
The "Chef del Mar" gets his second Michelin star
Last week the Michelin Guide to Spain and Portugal 2015 was launched, with the announcement of the all-important stars. Andalucia still has seven restaurants with one Michelin star each, largely concentrated along the coast…
Pushing the boundaries of Spain's favourite dance: Beyond Flamenco
Living in Seville, considered by many to be the cradle of flamenco, I have written quite often about such a very Andalucian music and dance form in' La Bienal de Flamenco 2014 - A Preview' on this blog. Two years ago I had the…
Seville European Film Festival 2014 - starts tonight!
The Seville Film Festival starts today and lasts till next Saturday, 15 November. Tonight Seville, whose Alcazar Palace was recently used as a set for the fifth season of one of TV's biggest series, Game of Thrones , hosts another major screen…