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Welcome to the Andalucia.com blog. In this section we feature newsy and quirky stories that we hope you will find of interest. They are written by our Editor Fiona Watson-Flores.
Jamon iberico - one of Spain's most famous gastronomic products. Photo: Michelle Chaplow.   Last week, the Spanish government approved a new colour-coding system for Iberian pork products. Jamon iberico is probably the most popular and highly-prized food in…
The oil refinery section of the spectacular ASAF model railway.   Location of the model railway - ASAF (Seville Association of Railway Friends), at Santa Justa station.   Of the many attractions on offer in Seville over the Christmas and Reyes period, one of…
Wishing all our dear readers a very happy Noche Buena - New Year's Eve - from the team here at Andalucia.com. May your 12 grapes, eaten on the strokes of midnight, slip down easily, along with plenty of cava! From everyone here in our Estepona offices, we want to wish you the best for 2014…
Christmas lights in Seville.   Orange and lights - Christmas in Seville   Singing zambombas, Christmas songs, in the street.   Holy family in belen (nativity scene), found across Spain…
(From left) John Hynes, Carol Woolnoth and Philip McGovern at the Lakonia Commemoration cememony on 6 December in Gibraltar.   If you read this blog regularly, you'll know that we at Andalucia.com have been closely involved in marking the 50th anniversary of the Lakonia tragedy,…
The Lakonia commemoration ceremony will honour those who died when the cruise ship caught fire in December 1963.   Fifty years ago, a tragedy occurred which profoundly affected the inhabitants of Gibraltar, but which has been all but forgotten - until now. December…
Donate food for the hungry in Andalucia as part of the Gran Recogida de Alimentos (Great Food Collection), at supermarkets today and tomorrow.   Two volunteers in my local supermarket accept food donated by shoppers as part of La Gran Recogida early…
The Palmas logo - this one is Cuatro Palmas.   The Finos Palmas - from light Una Palma (left) to rich Cuatro Palmas (right). Tres Palmas was obviously popular.   Last week Tio Pepe launched its limited-edition sherries - four specially-selected…
The Memory of the Olive Trees is a moving film about a humble Andalucian family at the outset of the Civil War.   As anyone who reads this blog regularly will know, I am very interested in Spanish history. I've reviewed books for Books4Spain, watched films, and am always…
Tortilla al whisky with a glass of fino - the perfect match.   Look out for this badge in bars around Seville.   If you're going to be in Seville over the next couple of months, you're in for a tapas treat. Until this Sunday, 17 November, you can try a…

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