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This month, after a chilly January, two events -…
The Goyas 2015 saw Andalucian cinema triumphant.
As I mentioned in my last blog post, several films shot in Andalucian were nominated for a total of 29 Goyas this year.
In the glamorous ceremony, on Saturday 7 February, they won a total of 17:
El Niño: Best Special Effects, Best Sound,…
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…
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…
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…